chips

The Flamin' Hot Cheetos origin story is coming soon to a theatre near you. And no, Chester the Cheetah will not be involved.

Whether you're solely responsible for that hungry crowd or simply bringing a dish to share, these flavor-packed Labor Day snacks will keep everyone's pre-barbecue hunger at bay. From the cheesy crab dip with homemade garlic herb rolls to the decidedly less decadent (but no less delicious) kale, pea and ricotta fritters, there's something in this…

Adventures in Cooking just launched our favorite poultry book in recent memory. Chicken nachos with arbol chili will turn your snack game upside-down.

One Swedish craft brewery has proven itself to be quite the jokester of a gourmand. As a perfect pairing for its masterful, world-class IPA, Arlandastad-based St. Erik's Brewery teamed up with chef Pi Le from the Swedish National Culinary Team to produce a meticulously handcrafted potato chip seasoned liberally with hard-to-source Nordic ingredients. At 499 kronor (about $56)…

We at Food Republic know the value of culinary textural elements, better known as "crunch." We even have a whole recipe series dedicated to all things crisp, crunchy and shatter-rific. Whether you're deep-frying, popping, baking or deep-frying again, there's a way to get the audible satisfaction you desire in any of these delicious snacks.

The Korean craze over honey butter chips has reached New York City, and it has been summer-fied. Brian Kim and Tae Kyung Ku at Oiji in Manhattan's East Village are setting up a pop-up in their restaurant dedicated to the chip, which will top ice cream.“The honey butter chips have been so popular since we…

The first time I had a waffle fry, I knew that what I was holding in my hand was the Cadillac of fries. Large and in charge, these maximize crispy surface area while maintaining optimal potato fluff levels. Oh, and don't forget the seasoned salt. Even the experts (well, a few "experts," anyway) agree: The waffle fry…

Stretching before strenuous activity, like football, is very important. There are roughly 50 muscles utilized in grabbing a chip and dunking it in dip and bringing it to your mouth, then another 12 muscles to consume said dipped chip. Accounting for more dips than usual this weekend, yeah, you might want to stretch a little.…

Chef Edward Lee is master of umami, adding Korean pantry staple gochujang sauce to a hearty beef chili simmered in smoky chipotle peppers and beer, which blankets a base of tortilla chips. The author of Smoke & Pickles then tops it all off with a sharp cheddar cheese, serrano pepper, and a gochujang-spiked sour cream…

This recipe is part of Crispianity: a column devoted to all foods crispy and crunchy, two of the most underappreciated attributes of a great dish. Author Adeena Sussman is a food writer and recipe developer, pairing here with her photographer friend Evan Sung. Sussman’s most recent cookbook, coauthored with Lee Brian Schrager, is Fried and True: More Than…

You don't need to get fancy with snacking, but bonus points if you do! Instead of putting out yet another bag of potato chips, impress your fellow party people with homemade zucchini chips fried to golden-brown perfection and topped with that addictive dairy mistress that is gorgonzola cheese. She makes us blue, and that ain't…

Fritos (“little fried things”) were once just a popular Mexican beach snack before the Doolin family discovered the corn chip in a San Antonio gas station and made them the focal point of a now classic southern dish. In the 1930s, Charles Elmer Doolin and his mother, Daisy Dean Doolin, took their discovery and created the Frito Pie,…

We're crazy about the food at East Village bistro North River. Chef Adam Starowicz constructed an all-American menu starring New York's local bounty of protein and produce. Stop by the bar for one of owner/GM Colby Zito's excellent cocktails and don't miss our latest favorite dish on the menu: grilled greens with a sweet soy-miso…

If you're going to sit down and watch a lengthy baseball game, grab a snack that will transport you right to the park without ever having to worry about leaving early to beat the traffic. Whip up some real nachos and stay through the handshakes.I use a combination of American and cheddar cheeses, lightly coated…

[embedImage=https://www.foodrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/NEPAL-PAUN2.jpg] In the United States, the scope of junk food is pretty much limited to chips and pretzels. Sure, potato chips have flavors from ketchup to BBQ ribs, and even the sadly discontinued Lay’s Sriracha flavor. For real snacking excitement, however, we look abroad. Just as in America, the holy trinity of junk food often…

It all starts with the proverbial lightbulb. You see something and think “Hey, that could be something.” If you're like me, that idea gets filtered away with about 30,000 other ideas and leads to nothing. If you're Jerry Bello, that idea leads to money. Lots and lots of money. That's because Jerry's a snack food…

There's a case to be made for pizza as the world's most perfect food. When you've got bread, sauce and cheese, there's not a whole lot to complain about. Plus, it can be topped with just about anything, it's portable and it's loved the world over. Pizza is certainly one of the world's most perfect…

If you're going to eat light, make sure it packs tons of flavor so you don't get to the end of your meal wearing a sad face. Miami-based chef and TV personality Ingrid Hoffman's Latin D'Lite is full of recipes with bold vibrant flavors that won't weigh you down. Lighten up your guac with bold…

There's no better place for a nachos cookbook than the shelves of the Food Republic library, and no better time for nachos than brunch. That's something we learned after making these Sunny Side Nachos, and we're better people for it."Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and nachos are the most important dish…

I did a double-take when I opened up the box Doritos sent us earlier this week. Inside were two bags of what appeared to be Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch...only they were so much more. They were limited-edition Taco Bell Doritos Locos Tacos-flavored Doritos. ::head explodes:: We cracked open the bags, which is an interesting…

Here's one of the easiest food hacks, ever, and unlike the grilled cheese in a toaster deal, it's healthy and won't potentially start any fires. I had leftover kale salad I didn't feel like eating in its fresh kale form, especially not after the amazing kale chips we knocked out at last week's Test Kitchen.…

Stretching before strenuous activity, like football, is very important. There are roughly 50 muscles utilized in grabbing a chip and dunking it in dip and bringing it to your mouth, then another 12 muscles to consume said dipped chip. Accounting for more dips than usual this weekend, yeah, you might want to stretch a little.…

It’s that glorious time of year again. A time when friends and family gather to enjoy good food, good company and – Ok, let’s get real. It’s finally football season. With football comes the Sunday afternoon feast. And as host, it's your responsibility to put out a spread — ordering Domino's is so 2006. What…