Here on The Sporkful, we've established that pretzel buns are delicious and should be more common, and that the pretzel is the ideal mortar for any snack mix. But pretzels have other powers, including the ability to encrust other foods.

In the latest installment of my Cooking Channel series Good to Know, I show co-host Laurie March how I make pretzel-encrusted chicken nuggets, with help from a special weapon in the marinade. Plus we make healthier versions of mac and cheese and French fries. You know, for the kids.