Crowd-Pleasing Snack Mixes

Spicy and crunchy, salty and sweet: Snack mixes blend flavors and textures in an easy-to-grab offering. Most can be prepped in advance and tossed in a bowl when it's time to party.

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Chesapeake Bay Snack Mix

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Channel an East Coast crab shack with seafood spice and the oyster crackers traditionally served with hearty chowders.

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Fried Herbed Almonds

John Kernick

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Crunchy and studded with thyme, these almonds pair perfectly with manchego and sherry.

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Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix

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The molasses-like flavor of dark brown sugar is pepped up with cayenne pepper.

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Gingered Nuts

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This brittle-like candy is more exciting than traditional spiced nuts in a bowl.

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Puffed Rice Trail Mix

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Flavors such as ginger and coconut lend a hint of Thai flair.

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Orange Spiced Cashews

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The fresh burst of citrus comes from freshly grated orange zest.

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Cereal Mix with Olive Oil and Parmesan

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Grown-up flavors of Parmesan and olive oil elevate the usual suspects (cereal and pretzels) in this mix.

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Tamari-and-Maple Roasted Almonds

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Just the right mix of salty and sweet, these nuts are glazed to perfection.

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Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix

Raymond Hom

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Rosemary is an unexpected twist in this zesty mix of corn cereal, pretzels, and peanuts.

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Chile-Lime Cashews

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Spicy and citrusy, these cashews beg for a bottle of ice-cold beer.

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Candied Spiced Chickpeas

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Candied chickpeas might sound unusual, but we can’t get enough of the crunchy, sweet coating.

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Sweet-and-Smoky Brittle

Johnny Miller

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Don’t be afraid of a little heat. Adobo sauce and cayenne add nice spice to this mix.

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Sugar-Candied Peanuts

Sang An

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It's a fine line between crystallized and caramelized, so keep a close eye on this sugar mixture. Create a sampler by adding Adobo Peanuts, Chinese Five-Spice Pecans, Coconut-Curry Cashews, and Maple-Candied Walnuts.

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Rosemary Candied Almonds

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Mixed nuts are ideal for entertaining because they can be made ahead. These almonds can be stored for up to a week.

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Crispy Chickpea Snack

Bryan Gardner

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Crunchy roasted chickpeas are well suited to a variety of spices—we used smoky-sweet garam masala.

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Spiced Walnuts

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Cooking for a crowd? This spicy-sweet walnut recipe can easily be doubled.

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Crowd-Pleasing Snack Mixes

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Chesapeake Bay Snack Mix

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Fried Herbed Almonds

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Spicy-Sweet Pretzel Mix

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Gingered Nuts

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Puffed Rice Trail Mix

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Orange Spiced Cashews

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Cereal Mix with Olive Oil and Parmesan

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Tamari-and-Maple Roasted Almonds

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Nuts and Bolts Snack Mix

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Chile-Lime Cashews

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Candied Spiced Chickpeas

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Sweet-and-Smoky Brittle

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Sugar-Candied Peanuts

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Rosemary Candied Almonds

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Crispy Chickpea Snack

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Spiced Walnuts

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