It’s late and you’re feeling peckish before bed. This typically calls for inhaling a pack of your kids’ fruit gummies or a bag of crushed pretzels that you forgot about in your purse, but tonight, we dare you to treat yourself. Answer ten questions about your favorite foods and what you’re in the mood for, and we’ll hook you up with the recipe for a midnight snack that will blow your usuals away. Best part? Each one takes no more than 15 minutes to whip up.
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Quiz: Tell Us About Yourself and We'll Tell You What Midnight Snack You Should Make Tonight
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Published Jun 9, 2021
1.
Pick An Appetizer.
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Buffalo wings
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Garlic knots
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Banana chips
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Caramel apple slices
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Peanut butter dip
2.
What Are You Drinking Tonight?
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White wine
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Red wine
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Something bubbly
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Beer
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Something with liquor
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Hot tea
3.
Which Dish Sparks The Most Joy?
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Ice cream sundae
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Garlic bread
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English toffee
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Jalapeño poppers
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S’mores
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Maple candied bacon
4.
What Do You Usually Crave Before Bed?
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Something sweet
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Something salty
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Something filling
5.
How Much Cooking Are You Up For?
Just a few minutes’ worth
Up to ten minutes is fine
I don’t want to cook at all
6.
How Stocked Is Your Pantry And Fridge Right Now?
They’re practically empty
I have the basics, plus a few odds & ends
Lay it on me—I’ve got it all
7.
Pick A Comfort Food.
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Pasta
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Quesadilla
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Pie à la mode
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Grilled cheese sandwich
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Chocolate-covered caramels
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Baked Brie
8.
Did You Accidentally Skip Dinner?
Yes
No
9.
Are You Sharing Your Midnight Snack?
Always
Never
10.
Finally, What Will You Be Doing *while* You Snack?
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Watching Netflix
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Catching up on work or chores
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Absolutely nothing
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