Easy On-the-Go Snack Ideas

No time to sit down for a meal? Grab one of these portable snacks for a quick hunger fix.

Grab and Go

Perfect Portable Snacks
Experts rate these foods as the best take-along snacks for most any destination.

Lay’s Kettle Cooked Original Potato Chips

The Best Potato Chips

Crunch time! Our testers dug into 233 bags of chips and found 21 worth their salt.

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Nuts are great as energy-boosting snacks and crunchy, flavorful additions to cooked dishes. They’re also nutritional powerhouses, rich in protein, fiber, calcium, and other nutrients, as well as a healthy dose of mono- and polyunsaturated oils.

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12 Surprising Sandwiches

Building on popular basics—turkey, ham, roast beef, and vegetables—these combos will liven up your lunch.

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The 5 Best Granolas

Real Simple staffers tasted 91 varieties and picked these winners for their breakfast- and family-friendly flavors.

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Cool Treats

The Best Frozen Fruit Bars
Made with pure fruit (and zero high-fructose corn syrup), these five juicy pops have iced the competition.

Klondike Sandwiches What the Fudge? Brownie

7 Delectable Ice Cream Sandwiches
Keep your cool this summer with one of these delicious frozen treats.

25 Essential Kitchen Tools

Do you have everything on this list?

Ladle. Look for a large “bowl” that makes it easy to serve soups. Also, a bent handle at the top allows you to hook the ladle on the side of a pot without it falling in.
Locking tongs. Select a style with nonslip handles and scalloped tips for a firm grip. Use for turning meats and tossing vegetables in a skillet.
Metal spatula. An offset thin blade will allow you to get under delicate items like cookies and pancakes. A medium-length blade will prevent flipping or picking up foods at an awkward angle.

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