Mom's Texas trash, a savory Chex mix with rye chips, pretzels, and peanuts. Makes a full gallon, keeps for weeks, and is the reason road trips get snacky.

Aunt Barb's fried chicken, made with boneless breast and no buttermilk soak. On the table in forty minutes, and just as good cold the next day.

A fresh tomato dip for the big juicy summer tomatoes, made with green chiles and apple cider vinegar. It looks like salsa. It is not salsa, and that is the point.