Venial Vegetable Trickery

This week’s mission: a snack mix with Cheerios, and frozen vegetables with health claims.

Spicy Turkey Jerky

A combination of condiments and spice revives ho-hum turkey breast.

Crazy Pretzel Sandwich

This week’s mission: off-kilter but refreshing soft drinks and a zesty hodgepodge of a pretzel snack.

Baba Ghanoush

This smoky eggplant dip is a pita chip’s best friend.

Healthy Mini Pizza Roll Adventure

This week’s mission: ostensibly wholesome pizza snacks.

Bockwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake

As satisfying as a hearty winter dish gets.

Frittata Lorraine

The classic quiche Lorraine— with lardons, onions, and Swiss cheese— loses its crust and becomes a frittata.

Super Bowl for a Crowd

Tex-Mex-style game-day grub.

Popped Amaranth Granola

This sweet, nutty cereal goes great with yogurt or can just be eaten by the handful.

Chopped Fava Bean Crostini with Pecorino

With lemon, mint, and black pepper.

Elf Ladies Like Mint Candy

This week’s mission: a mintier old-school candy bar, and a candy bar that’s actually an energy bar.

New Species of Cracker Discovered!

This week’s mission: ritzy granola and crunchy focaccia sticks.

Another Bad Attempt at a Diet Dessert

This week’s mission: a prefab, low-cal sundae, and pear-apple juice.

Instant Milk Shakes Ride Again

This week’s mission: kiddie fruit snacks by the makers of an energy bar and instant shake-and-drink milk shakes.

Cheesy Chips Mellow Out

This week’s mission: A subtler take on a corn chip favorite, and a terrific “natural” fruit drink.