Smore's Reimagined

March 2026 | eat + drink

by Maloree Murphy | photo by Lovely Hitchcock

S’mores don’t have to be sweet to feel like summer. The best part is the format, something warm and melty, something crunchy, something you can hold in one hand while you’re laughing around the fire. Here are a few ideas to get you started, and consider this your permission slip to turn s’mores into dinner.

PESTO SNACK STACK

Babybel

Ritz

Pesto

FIG + HOT HONEY MELT

Gruyère Fig crisps

Hot honey

PIZZA NIGHT BITE

Mini naan or pita Mozzarella

Pepporoni

SMOKED GOUDA BACON JAM STACK

Smoked gouda Water crackers

Bacon jam

HAVARTI + JAM TRIO

Havarti Triscuits

Raspberry jam

BRIE PROSCIUTTO BITE

Mini brie Whole wheat crackers

Prosciutto

BAGEL SHOP SMORE

Cream cheese

Bagel chips

Salami

(pro tip: add everything bagel seasoning)

CAPRESE WITH A KICK

Toasted sourdough

Fresh mozzarella

Tomato + balsamic glaze

(pro tip: add red pepper flakes)

All you need is a fire and a long roasting stick, or place your stackables near the fire to warm and enjoy!

Originally printed in the March 2026 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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Maloree Murphy

With a background in nonprofit leadership and communications, she’s passionate about storytelling that connects people and strengthens community. When she's not chasing her toddler, she thrives on coffee and conversation.

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