Possible Clues:

• Pod exposed after nosing under topsoil initially
• Crunchy pad thai topping
• Fish starters of escargots plated up - all with butter
• Fan chasing diminished top seed
• With 34 Across, seller of small snacks in shells
• One may be roasted from exercise with a fanatic
• Pressure on each group of teachers formerly to get something to eat
• A source of oil — and butter
• Tasty kernel
• Snickers bar morsel