Sunflower Seed

"While on vacation in central Utah, I stayed in Bicknell at a wonderful place called The Lodge at Red River Ranch," writes Nancy Schmauder of University Place, Washington. "The granola was a breakfast treat worth getting up for." This crunchy granola has a touch of sweetness from honey and brown sugar. It makes a great breakfast served with milk, or a good snack eaten plain. Note that it can be made up to two weeks ahead.

These fruit-rich, nutty muffins were a highlight on a summer-beach-weekend menu. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Pesto is, of course, a great sauce for pasta, and this topping is also good on steamed vegetables and grilled meats. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

A Sicilian-inspired kale salad with creamy almond dressing, raisins, and pine nuts. Excellent for meal prep and packing as a desk lunch.

Crunchy, seedy flax crackers get topped with dark chocolate and a showering of sea salt for the ultimate sweet and salty snack.

Baked apple with granola and sour cream—serving as two recipes in one, it effortlessly transitions between a delightful breakfast and a satisfying dessert.

There are countless variations of arepas all over Colombia and Venezuela, but whether they’re stuffed with cheese, chicken, or pork, the dough starts in the same way: with arepa flour.

Choose a mild, not-too-grassy, not-too-peppery olive oil for this granola.

Using whole walnuts means there's more area for the seeds to get stuck and add crunch.

A new restaurant trend, these grain, nut, and seed clusters add a satisfying crunch and healthy hit to salads, veggies, and more.