[Photograph: Donna Currie] These crackers are not only simple in terms of ingredients, they also take very little time to make, particularly if you use a food processor to do the kneading for you. You can also do the kneading... More

[Photograph: Donna Currie] What Worked: You know Wheat Thins? Well these do taste better. The store-bought crackers are usually better when topped with something, but these are snack-worthy all on their own. What Didn't: This makes a fairly small bowl... More

Corn tortilla bake up into quick 'crackers.' The chili powder and cumin are just suggestions. Season them with seasonings you like.... More

Top crackers with a bright crab salad for an easy appetizer inspired by Baltimore and the Chesapeake Bay.... More

Use cheese with a lot of flavor. Aged cheddar instead of a mild one, for instance. Any cheese you can grate will be fine: Parmesan, Swiss, Romano, or any others you like. For a softer cheese, I used Limburger. You could also use a soft blue cheese, goat cheese, or even a Camembert. Or a combination of what's left in your cheese drawer. More

These taste just like the animal crackers you buy in a vending machine, not the sort that come in an adorable cardboard boxcar. Those are cookies. These? These are decidedly crackers: not too sweet, hyper crisp, and begging for a glass of milk. More

Flaky, biscuit like crackers are packed with extra sharp cheddar cheese Adapted from Country Living.... More

A person new to the gluten-free diet recently said to me, "You know what I really miss? Saltines. I'd give anything for a good cracker. Since going gluten-free I eat potato chips instead of crackers and it's just not the same." I understood her longing. Before going gluten-free, the humble saltine was my go-to snack. When I went gluten-free, however, I soon realized that gluten-free saltines were not commercially available. Being without saltines was not an option, so I created a recipe for them. More

Made with a combination of brown rice flour and sorghum flour, these crackers remind me a little of Wheat Thins, only better. They'd be perfect with any cheese you might be serving on New Year's. More

You can use these crisps for appetizers, to accompany a cheese or dip, or put them in the bread basket to add a little variety. They're light and airy, and people will be amazed that you made your own crackers, particularly crackers that are this amazingly thin. More