Scary meatballs with a cool yogurt dip are sure to be the hit of the party. You can also serve them with mini pita pockets and invite guests to make their own “eyeball” bites.
Because she has the time on Sunday, Caroline Andrews is usually the one to prepare this dish, which she calls "a meal in one." She serves it with a mixed green salad tossed with a simple oil-and-vinegar dressing.
Add Middle Eastern flair to your table with this soft-crusted golden flatbread, which is great for scooping hummus or baba ghanoush.
As creamy as trifle, yet firm enough to cut into wedges, our make-ahead cheesecake is a wonderful cake sandwich filled with cream cheese and an assortment of berries.
Be it a multitiered bamboo, electric or metal basket, a large steamer is invaluable if you're trying to reduce fat content. (Our favourite and least expensive option is the bamboo version.) For 10 more diabetes-friendly recipes that will help you lower your intake of fat and high-glycemic carbohydrates, check out Mealtimes made easy in the June 2005 issue of Canadian Living.
Serving these super-size falafel in lettuce leaves makes them extra-light (and gluten-free!), but if you don't mind the extra calories, use pitas or hamburger buns. Customize the toppings to your taste—sprouts, thinly sliced red onion and pickled turnip are all great options.
Squash adds a burst of colour and sweetness, making it a perfect pairing for the salty feta cheese in this dish. We suggest acorn squash, but use any kind you like for this versatile side dish.
Here's a snazzy version of French toast, using egg bread, or challah, that's easy enough for children to make themselves. You can make the orange butter the day before and, if you like, fry breakfast sausages or bacon seperately to serve along with the French toast.
