Snack

Be sure to use only silken tofu for this dairy-free lemon dessert. You'll find the tofu in shelf-stable packages in your grocery store.

In this addictive snack food, maple syrup creates an almost candy-like shell.

Bar-shaped desserts abound in the Midwest. This version is particularly rich.

Briefly baking the cornbread before adding the jam prevents the preserves from sinking to the bottom of the batter.

These skewered meatballs are a quintessential Japanese bar food, a great drinking snack that can be turned into a larger meal with rice. Flavored with plenty of garlic and ginger and brushed with a sweet-and-savory soy glaze, these meatballs are a great defense of ground chicken, which can be bland if not seasoned well.

"A serving of spinach disguised as dip and an excuse to eat pita chips? Sold!" —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

A hint of fresh ginger gives these refreshing ice pops just a small kick of tingly heat.

The near-creamy sweetness of cantaloupe plays exceptionally well with tart raspberries in these frozen treats.

Choose a mild, not-too-peppery olive oil for this tender cake; something fruity will complement the lemony sweetness, but an assertively bitter oil will overwhelm.

Find hot-smoked salmon, a Pacific Northwest delicacy, at specialty grocers. Erickson's favorite brand is available at lokifish.com.

An addition of almond flour gives this pie crust a nutty, toasted flavor—a great complement to the sour-cherry filling.

Give your morning a twist with this Orange Twist recipe from CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS. Try it with some peppermint for a different flavor!

Get a double blast of strawberries in this delicious smoothie recipe from CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS. Try this Double Strawberry Blast today!

Try this fantastic Chocolate-Strawberry Smoothie that combines rich milk chocolate with succulent real strawberries. Check out this great recipe today!

Fuel-up right with this Raspberry Refueler drink featuring the nutrients of CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS and raspberry yogurt. Try it today!

Try this winning Green Banana Shake recipe submitted by a consumer for CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS' "Shake Up Your Morning" recipe contest.

The name alone makes this healthy smoothie popular with the kids. Try this Blue Monkey Smoothie recipe today from CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS!

The key to crispy nachos is to limit the number of ingredients that go into the oven with the chips. These start with three essential ingredients: a dollop of homemade pinto bean dip, sliced jalapeños, and plenty of grated cheddar.

"A snappy breakfast radish is the perfect vehicle for this nut and spice blend." –Claire Saffitz, assistant food editor