Make Crispy Corn Crackers From Leftover Cornbread
Leftover cornbread is a sad, dusty thing. It’s hard to believe it could ever even be left over—the stuff is so exquisite when fresh—but Thanksgiving leads to leftover everything. Whether…
Turn Leftover Biscuits Into Crispy Crackers
Fresh, flaky biscuits are an unparalleled delight–crisp, golden exterior protecting a fluffy, soft, butter-laced interior. It’s the carb lover’s carb. Sadly, the beauty doesn’t last forever. The leftover, day-old, stale…
The Secret to New York Deli-Style Cream Cheese Is Seltzer
I don’t claim to be a great authority on bagels. I wasn’t even aware they existed until I moved from Aberdeen, Mississippi to Los Angeles at the tender age of…
Put Fancy Cheese on Some Graham Crackers
Photo: Claire Lower “I was going to make a smart-ass joke about putting the cheese on the graham crackers,” the young cashier said as she handed me my bag of…
Cannoli Crackers Deserve a Place on Your Cheese Board
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann The cheese selection should be center stage on a cheese board, but ample consideration must be given to the crackers. Maybe it’s the sleeve of Club…
Five Cheesy Party Snacks You Can Make With Two Ingredients (or Fewer)
Photo: Claire Lower Cheese is crowdpleaser—a perfect product that can be sliced, melted, or otherwise manipulated into something that is a little more involved, like a dip or a cheeseball.…
Savory Choux Puffs Are Where the Party’s At
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann With winter holidays and the new year quickly rolling in, I think it’s safe to say, it’s officially party time. Whether you’re hosting or contributing snacks,…
Re-Crispify Stale Crackers, Chips, and Cookies in Your Oven
In my household, I am the cook and keeper of all things kitchen-related. But a few weeks ago I broke my entire foot, so my partner has taken over, well,…
30 of Greatest Movie Soundtracks Ever
Screenshot: Saturday Night Fever/Paramount Pictures Imagine Trainspotting without “Lust for Life.” Do the Right Thing without “Fight the Power.” Shaft without…”Shaft.” You can’t. The perfect song choice can make a…
Forget Big Cheese Wedges (Serve This Pre-Portioned Wreath Instead)
Photo: Allie Chanthorn Reinmann There’s something to be said about pre-portioned appetizers. They’re easy for your guests to chow down on, low on mess, and really rather attractive. With a…