Cranberry-Orange Scones

The crumbly Scottish biscuit is a perfect complement to strong, hot tea.

Olive Herb Cheese Spread

This quick-and-easy cheese spread is great on crackers or vegetable slices.

Green Chile Cheese Spread

A spicy spread for chips, crackers or vegetables.

Pumpkin Ribbon Bread

Pumpkin bread is a hearty snack or fall dessert made even better with the addition of pecans and cream cheese.

Chorizo Pasta Salad

Fresh Mexican chorizo sausage jump-starts the taste of this tailgate party-perfect pasta and bean salad.

Beer-Boiled Shrimp Cocktail

Beer for the shrimp and chili-flavored cocktail sauce amp up this version of the classic appetizer.

Chocolate Smoothie

A chocolate smoothie hits the spot for that afternoon slump and provides a jolt of calcium.

Peanut Butter Snack Mix

Heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from the peanuts and peanut butter, and fiber in the cereal make this a nutritious alternative to chips.

Tea Sandwiches

Watercress, butter and white bread—with the crusts removed, of course—make lovely old-fashioned tea sandwiches.

Parmigiano with Pecans

Parmigiano's nutty flavors pair perfectly with pecans.

Rosemary Pommes Frites

Earthy flavors join in a rustic homemade potato chip.

Anadama Bread

A traditional yeast bread, flavored with molasses and just a hint of nutmeg.

Chunky Black Bean Soup

A hearty vegetarian black bean soup with plenty of flavor and stick-to-your-ribs comfort.

Orange Creamsicle Smoothie

Invite the kids into the kitchen to make their own smoothies.

Rachel Allen’s White Soda Scones

Splurge on lemon curd and good Irish butter for these scones.