or the delightful chunks of Crunchy Skippy that liven up any sandwich, cracker, or celery stick you'd care to place it on. Choosy moms may choose Jif, but Takeout writers prefer Skippy.

The cookbook authors and chefs agree that there’s a place for both creamy and crunchy peanut butters, depending on the application. Whether you’re sticking with Jif, switching to Skippy ...