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)

Double Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats

Double the fun. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Nutty White Chocolate Blondies

Chewy, cakey, and melty, these treats are sure to be the star of your next bake sale. (By Amy Wisniewski)

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Fudge

Peanut butter cups morph into a no-fuss fudge. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Tuna Noodle Casserole

A remake of the grammar-school original. (By Regan Burns)

Baked Cracker-Crusted Chicken Fingers

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

Round Robin

Rock the Round Robin for a sweet absinthe tail. (By Aida Mollenkamp)

Cold Pasta Salad with Baby Artichokes (Pinninos kin Iscarzofa)

This dish is all about the artichokes, but it’s made even tastier by adding ricotta salata cheese. (By Efisio Farris)

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)

Tin Roof Milk Shake

As true to the sundae as it gets. (By CHOW Food Team)

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)