Snack
Sweet-and-Spicy Mixed Nuts
Any combination of nuts and seeds will be fine, so feel free to finish up any odds and ends you have around.
Lemony Smoked Trout Dip
If you can't find labneh, use full-fat Greek yogurt, and thicken it by letting it sit in a strainer set over a measuring cup for an hour or two.
Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie
Dates and bananas naturally sweeten this wholesome breakfast smoothie.
Cranberry-Orange Pumpkin-Spice Banana Bread
TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.
Coconut Ginger Banana Bread
TIP: To ripen bananas quickly, put unpeeled bananas on baking sheet and bake at 350° 15 to 20 minutes or until skins have blackened. Slice skins open and scoop out banana.
Best Ever Banana Bread
Banana bread is an easy way to turn overripe bananas into a delicious, versatile treat that’s great for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack, or even an after-dinner dessert!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Brownie
Salted caramel and rich fudgy chocolate is truly a match made in heaven. I can't stop baking this tempting brownie—it's just the thing for an afternoon treat or to take to a friend's house (they'll love you forever!).
Date Nut Cookie Pies
Don't let the humble name fool you. These little cookies are bursting with flavor. They're reminiscent of those fig cookies you had as a kid-raised to the third power. The cream pastry is tender and flaky, and the honey-kissed filling, just sweet enough, is deepened by plump Medjool dates. They're also bite-size and adorable.
Creamy Cauliflower Dip
Earthy and rich without being heavy or filling, this creamy vegetable dip is just the thing to whet the appetite without ruining it before a big holiday meal.
Spiced Chai Bundt Cake
I do love a good Bundt cake—they're just so elegant and beautiful! This easy melt and mix recipe is flavored with chai and pumpkin pie spice.
Buttery Cayenne Pecans
The low oven temp and long bake time allow these nuts to take on rich flavor without burning.
Roasted-Jalapeno Pimiento Cheese Toasts
Pretty much everyone in the South fights about who's got the best pimiento cheese recipe. Make these if you want to put the debate to rest.
Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake
Make sure the cake pan you're using is at least 2" deep; the batter will rise to the very top while baking and will overflow in a shallow pan.
Jerusalem Artichoke and Potato Chips with Mustard Salt
Steak and chips is an Australian institution, and my take on this classic involves perfectly crisp Jerusalem artichokes sprinkled with a punchy mustard salt. They're the perfect partner for the robust T-bone.
Caramel Corn Clusters
Fall harvest snack? Check. Homemade Halloween treat? Check. Movie-night nibble? Check. We’ll be batching these nutty, crunchy clusters for the weekend (and to get us through next week, too).