144 cracker recipes

Portuguese-style brined salmon marinated overnight in vinegar, cumin seeds, cinnamon, and garlic, then coated in cracker crumbs and fried golden. A traditional Vina d'Alhos preparation.

Hot wine jelly made with sweet red wine and crushed chili peppers for a sweet-spicy spread. Serve with roasted meats, cheese boards, or crackers for a bold condiment.

Homemade herb yogurt cheese strained with thyme, basil, and pepper. A low-fat spread for crackers or baked potatoes that keeps for two weeks in the fridge.

Italian pepper dip made with creamy Italian dressing, roasted red bell pepper, and fresh parsley. A three-ingredient no-cook dip for shrimp, crackers, or raw vegetables.

Green pepper jelly made with fresh bell peppers, vinegar, cayenne, and Certo pectin. A sweet-hot condiment that pairs with cream cheese and crackers, grilled meats, or barbecue.

Jalapeno pepper jelly made with fresh jalapenos, green bell pepper, apple cider vinegar, and sugar. A sweet-hot jelly for canning that pairs with cream cheese and crackers for an easy appetizer.

French style herbed cheese spreads softened cream cheese with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and milk into a five-minute Boursin-style appetizer for crusty bread or crackers.

Eggplant relish with baked eggplant, hard-boiled egg, green pepper, and onion ground together with vinegar and garlic. A cold Eastern European-style spread for bread and crackers.

Red bean dip made with kidney beans, black pepper, and Tabasco blended smooth. A 4-ingredient, 10-minute dip served hot or at room temperature with chips or crackers.

Chili cheese roll made with American cheese, cream cheese, and pecans, coated in chili powder. A no-cook appetizer that slices into 40 rounds for crackers and Melba toast.

Ancient Roman walnut spread made with ground walnuts, liquamen (fish sauce), grape juice, olive oil, and cumin. A historical appetizer shaped like a fish and served with bread or crackers.

Spinach pesto appetizer: a sliceable, high-protein cheesecake-style savory loaf with spinach, cottage cheese, cream cheese, and Romano. Perfect make-ahead party food served chilled with crackers or crostini.

Lighter New York cheesecake made with homemade yogurt cheese instead of cream cheese. Sweetened with honey and thickened with arrowroot for a smooth, guilt-free slice on a graham cracker crust.

Italian-style hot fish pickle made from canned tuna, salmon, or anchovy mashed with white wine, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and Mediterranean herbs. A bold spread for crackers, crostini, or pasta.

Banquet Nut Wafers spread Italian meringue - hot sugar syrup beaten into stiff egg whites - over wafer crackers, sprinkle with ground nuts, and brown briefly in a hot oven. A vintage tea party treat.

Old-school cold redfish mold with boiled red snapper, bell pepper, celery, and a mustard-lemon kick, set in its own fish stock. A Gulf Coast classic served chilled with mayo and crackers.