Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

Stone-ground crackers make a crunchy coating for tender chicken strips. (By Kate Ramos)

Ladybugs on a Raft

Like ants on a log but tastier— this version’s made with cranberries and different nut butters. (By CHOW Food Team)

Tropical Snack Mix

With dried mango and pineapple. (By Kate Ramos)

Smushed Turkey and Cheese Sandwich

Mashing it down makes it hold together all that much better. (By CHOW Food Team)

Pineapple and Grape Kebabs

Making food playground-worthy. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Herbed Buttermilk Dressing

Add a bit of tang to your next salad. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Oatmeal–Chocolate Chip Cookies

The classic soft, chewy oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon. (By Kate Ramos)

Easy Vanilla Pudding

Smooth, creamy, and way better than the store-bought stuff. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Classic BLT Sandwich

If only it were healthy enough to eat every day. (By CHOW Food Team)

Zen Bars

Create good karma with these addictive cookie bars. (By Kate Ramos)

Kid-Friendly Fried Rice

Lighter than the real thing but still plenty tasty. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Bourbon Steak Sandwich

With roasted peppers, tarragon mayonnaise, and provolone on crusty ciabatta. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette

A simple mix of spinach, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans makes for a most satisfying salad. (By Adela Jung)

Classic Cobb Salad

The original composed salad that originated at the Brown Derby in Los Angeles in the Hollywood heyday of the 1930s. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Short Ribs with Frisée-Parsley Salad

Rich, tender ribs complemented by a fresh, slightly bitter salad. (By Adapted from Traci Des Jardins)