CRUNCHY MUNCHIES

Bacon-and-Pear Bites Cut just-ripe pears into one-cm cubes; sprinkle with salt, sugar, and red chilli powder. Put on a toothpick with crispy bacon.

Mark Bittman

Popcorn with Cheese and Thyme Toss plain popped popcorn with olive oil, grated cheese, chopped fresh thyme, and lemon juice.