Our Favorite All-Star Snacks

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Giada makes her own chewy bars with a mixture of peanut butter, oats, slivered almonds and miniature chocolate chips.

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Napa "Road" Mix

Dried fruit, nuts, sesame sticks and crackers make this mix a chewy and crunchy choice that's easy to package and store.

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Thyme-Roasted Marcona Almonds

Ina's easy almonds are deliciously salty and make an elegant snack for any party.

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Spiced Nuts

Ellie's healthy snack features a variety of nuts and seeds. The mixture gets a hint of sweetness from maple syrup and a touch of spice from curry powder and cayenne pepper.

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French Onion Dip and Chips

Rachael's from-scratch onion dip gets great flavor from sauteed onions, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Serve her dip with veggie chips, carrots and zucchini.

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Hummus in a Hurry

Alton's easy hummus comes together in just 15 minutes thanks to canned chickpeas and a food processor.

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Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Garlic Rosemary Salt

Use a mandoline to get super-thin cuts of potato and beets before frying them in vegetable oil. Giada sprinkles the finished chips with minced garlic, rosemary and salt.

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Warm Spiced Vanilla Popcorn

Popcorn is a low-fat, high-fiber treat that Melissa's whole family loves. Just a hint of sugar and some coconut oil add a lot of flavor for the calories.

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Polenta Pizza Bites

These polenta mini pizzas are a treat that Melissa feels great about giving her girls. Tailor them according to your taste (and what you happen to have in the pantry)!

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White Bean Dip

Rachael uses canned cannellini beans plus a few fresh herbs to make this easy dip in just 15 minutes.

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Chocolate "Sundae" Ice Pops

Melissa loves making frozen pops with fruit purees and juices, but these are her favorite because they are creamy, chocolatey and decadent.

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Blue Cheese Dip for Veggies

Lemon juice and parsley add bright flavor to this creamy dip that incorporates crumbled blue cheese into a sour cream and mayo base.

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Garlicky White-Bean Dip

When guests show up unexpectedly, Brian's easy dip is ready in minutes.

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Soft Pretzels with Queso Poblano Sauce and Mustard Sauce

Bobby makes two dippers for his homemade soft pretzels: Go traditional with mustard sauce or Southwestern with queso poblano.

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Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons

These Mexican-inspired wontons from a New Jersey reader won the Chairman's Corn Challenge in Food Network Magazine.

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Extra-Creamy Hummus

For an extra-creamy hummus, mix chickpea flour with water and cook to make a paste. Then mix in tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and any other flavorings for an impressive dip.

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Popcorn with Parmesan and Pecorino

Who doesn't love cheesy popcorn? Giada uses Parmesan and Pecorino Romano in place of the neon-orange stuff.

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Our Favorite All-Star Snacks

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Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Napa "Road" Mix

Thyme-Roasted Marcona Almonds

Spiced Nuts

French Onion Dip and Chips

Hummus in a Hurry

Sweet Potato and Beet Chips with Garlic Rosemary Salt

Warm Spiced Vanilla Popcorn

Polenta Pizza Bites

White Bean Dip

Chocolate "Sundae" Ice Pops

Blue Cheese Dip for Veggies

Garlicky White-Bean Dip

Soft Pretzels with Queso Poblano Sauce and Mustard Sauce

Fresh-Mex Corn Wontons

Extra-Creamy Hummus

Popcorn with Parmesan and Pecorino

Pork Tenderloin with Dressing and Pan Gravy 

Pork Tenderloin with Dressing and Pan Gravy 