Citrus pies need something buttery to set off the filling, which is why I’ll always prefer them with a traditional pastry crust. Saltines are great, but Ritz crackers are scientifically perfect.

With the motor running, slowly pour in the melted butter and process until the mixture is the texture of coarse sand. Press ...

There’s something nostalgic about the buttery richness of Ritz crackers and how they form the perfect crust. It's amazing how this recipe takes such simple ingredients and turns them into ...

Here she uses Ritz cracker crumbs as a salty, buttery foil to a tart lemon and sumac curd filling. In a food processor, grind up the crackers until fine crumbs form. While the motor is running ...

Consider his take on roasted haddock with a Ritz-cracker crust, a coastal-Maine classic. “At Twelve we use halibut instead of haddock and we poach it in butter, very slowly,” he said.

A small tweak brings a big texture boost to the classic snack. Many times in life, it all comes down to the small details — and that’s especially true for a classic snack that’s been beloved ...