[Photograph: Leela Punyaratabandhu] This is great smeared on crackers or as a sandwich spread. Feel free to adjust the seasoning to taste. The spread hardens somewhat once refrigerated. To resume its spreadable consistency, simply microwave it briefly or whisk in... More

[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

[Photographs: Carrie Vasios] About the author: Carrie Vasios is the Editor of Serious Eats Sweets and the Community Manager of Serious Eat. She writes the Wake and Bake, Cookie Monster, and Serious Entertaining columns. She likes perusing her large collection... More

Thanks to almond flour, this sweet granola contains a little almond flavor in each bite. If you are allergic to nuts, omit the flour. The recipe works well without it. The recipe makes a generous amount of granola. If you... More

These Maple-Bacon Spiced Nuts from Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan's Good Food to Share are a great way to get any party started. A bowl of mixed nuts is one of the world's greatest accompaniments for drinks and adding warm spices like cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and ginger makes them even more snack worthy. And throwing bites of maple-glazed bacon into the mix? Well, let's just way that you might want to double, or even triple this recipe just to be safe. More

There are countless variations on Polvorones all over Spain and Latin America, but we especially love this version made with rich, finely ground cashews. More

It's the Great Pumpkin Cheesecake, Charlie Brown. Promise not to pull it away from you. More

I bring you a monster-sized, cocktail nut-and-apple encrusted, spicy, brittle-based, chocolate-covered, and caramel corn and pepita-sprinkled candy bar. More

Made with Middle Eastern sweet sesame paste and studded with cashews, pistachios, and almonds, this ice cream is creamy and nutty and absolutely delicious. More

Pecans, butter, sugar: a classic combination. More