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13 of Our Favorite Quick and Fancy Snack Recipes

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By Nikki Miller-Ka March 23, 2022
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Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød
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Quick and simple with a little flair, we've rounded up our favorite snacks that can dress to impress but are easy to make at a moment's notice. Ranging from a satisfying Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød to a crunchy Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios and buttery, spicy Buffalo-Style Snack Mix, these delicious recipes are perfect for any snack situation. Serve them at parties, take them on the go, or enjoy them for movie night or game day. Read on for more fancy snack recipes you can make for any occasion (or no occasion at all).

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Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød

Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød
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Level up your snack game with this beautifully layered but unfussy open-faced rye sandwich from chef Claus Meyer. Crisp fennel and apple pair with creamy skyr, zippy horseradish, dill, and thinly sliced smoked salmon for a filling bite to eat.

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Whipped Feta with Cucumbers

Whipped Feta with Cucumbers
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The taste of the Mediterranean shines through in this airy feta spread that's paired with olive oil–marinated cucumbers. Serve with toasted pita or baguette slices to round out the snacking experience.

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Maple-Soy Snack Mix

Maple-Soy Snack Mix
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Keep everyone munching happily with this sweet-savory snack combination. Former F&W test kitchen editor Grace Parisi prepares her crunchy mix with a little maple syrup for sweetness and Thai curry paste for heat.

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Chivda

Chivda
Credit: Photo by Greg Dupree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Thom Driver
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This Diwali favorite is packed with flavor, crunch, and pure snacking pleasure. Enjoyed year-round, it's a next-level snack mix of poha (flattened rice flakes), roasted chickpeas, shredded coconut, seeds and spices, and more tasty tidbits that you can keep in a jar and serve whenever anyone stops by.

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Buffalo-Style Snack Mix

Buffalo-Style Snack Mix
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Both buttery and spicy, this Buffalo-style snack mix gets a triple buzz from hot sauce, cayenne, and freshly ground black pepper. Keep the spice level in check with crispy cereal, salty pretzels, and two kinds of cheese crackers.

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Roasted Edamame Snacks

Roasted Edamame Snacks
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Edamame roasted in a spiced soy sauce mixture makes a fantastic snack and is also exceedingly easy to make. Cumin, smoked paprika, and ground ginger light up these legumes with incredible flavors.

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Crispy Chickpeas

Crispy Chickpeas
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Brown, crunchy, and sprinkled liberally with salt, it's easy to eat these snacks by the handful. To make these garbanzo beans pop, chef Jason Travi tosses them with flour, coriander, and cumin, then fries them.

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Balsamic-and-Black-Pepper Pumpkin Seeds

Balsamic and Black Pepper Pumpkin Seeds
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The classic olive oil-and balsamic vinegar-combination makes a great flavoring for roasted pumpkin seed snacks. Use seeds from a fresh pumpkin, add some sea salt. and a generous sprinkle of fresh cracked black pepper to give the seeds an added boost of flavor.

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Taiwanese Sesame Cucumbers

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This quick pickle was inspired by Japanese cucumbers dressed in sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds. Pastry chef Joanne Chang and her mother created the recipe together, and it's historically been a customer favorite at Myers + Chang in Boston.

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Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios

Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios
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Once the kernels start to pop, the snacking doesn't stop. Sugared, salted, and shaken, this sweet-salty snack is fantastic with cocktails and zero-proof beverages. The glazed pistachios get a boost from soy sauce and toasted sesame while sugar sweetens everything up.

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Smoky Popcorn

Smoky Popcorn
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This savory snack gets heat from smoked hot Spanish paprika, crunch from Japanese rice crackers, and a generous umami boost from furikake with its earthy seaweed, sesame seeds, and dried bonito flakes. Warm, melted butter brings everything together in this satisfying mix.

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Crab-and-Avocado Toasts

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Chef Gerard Craft grew up in Washington, D.C., eating lots of Maryland blue crab. Here, he creates a very simple and delicious snack by tossing sweet crabmeat with fresh mint and lime juice, then spooning it over mashed avocado on toast. You can make the toasts or buy store-bought ones to save time.

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Feta-Stuffed Marinated Olives

Feta-Stuffed Marinated Olives
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These briny olives get kissed with fragrant za'atar and its notes of thyme, marjoram, sumac, and sesame seeds. Lemon, chile, and parsley balance the rich, herbaceous flavors, adding a bright freshness to this easy, bite-sized snack option.

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    1 of 13 Smoked Salmon Smørrebrød
    2 of 13 Whipped Feta with Cucumbers
    3 of 13 Maple-Soy Snack Mix
    4 of 13 Chivda
    5 of 13 Buffalo-Style Snack Mix
    6 of 13 Roasted Edamame Snacks
    7 of 13 Crispy Chickpeas
    8 of 13 Balsamic-and-Black-Pepper Pumpkin Seeds
    9 of 13 Taiwanese Sesame Cucumbers
    10 of 13 Popcorn with Sesame-Glazed Pistachios
    11 of 13 Smoky Popcorn
    12 of 13 Crab-and-Avocado Toasts
    13 of 13 Feta-Stuffed Marinated Olives

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