These crackers come in two ways - thin and crisp or puffed and light as air.
Katie Zeitel, a Grade 1 student, works up quite an appetite skipping with her friends at lunchtime. One of her favourite treats is a store-bought chocolate chip muffin. During the past few years, many commercial muffins have become very large in size and are often high in fat. For children, a mini- size is more appropriate. Adding carrots to the batter is another way to eat vegetables that are a rich source of vitamins and minerals. You can sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top before baking.
Neighbours can share the production of this inviting dessert. One can make the cake while others bring the ice cream and berries.
Chocolate dough shaped into pretzels and sprinkled with crunchy sugar looks like the familiar salty snack. However, the delicious surprise is that they are not-too-sweet cookies instead.
Sweet-sour pickled herring salad pairs beautifully with potato latkes. We like latkes best served hot and crispy, but if you want to make them ahead, they are also good served at room temperature.
These delicious cupcakes serve as the tempting dessert in our "Teen Potluck" menu in the April 2006 issue of Canadian Living magazine.
This cracker bread, often called lavash, tastes better and is a lot cheaper than the store-bought variety. Best of all, you don't have to be a baking pro to make it. Use a clean coffee grinder or mini chopper to grind your own flaxseeds: 3 tbsp (50 mL)seeds will yield about 1/4 cup (50 mL) ground.
Decadent pancakes are a special treat for any breakfast, brunch or dessert. Mascarpone cheese and cherry syrup add a touch of elegance to this otherwise humble family favourite. Top with shaved chocolate if desired.
