With their salty, savory, and crunchy appeal, crackers offer a satisfying snack with generally less fat than chips. Among ...

Chef and cookbook author J. Kenji López-Alt's Key lime pie-inspired dessert made with Ritz crackers changed the game for me.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons butter. Pour Ritz crackers into a medium bowl, and crush into coarse, uneven crumbs. Pour melted butter over crackers and mix to combine.