Snacks |
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S'more S'mores!
While camping a few weeks ago I bought a neat little product called a Smorstix. On the back of the wrapper were a few alternatives recipes to the "traditional" S'mores Recipe we all know and love!
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Under-The-Sea Salmon Cakes
A fisherman’s delight, these salmon cakes are swimming in flavor but low in fat. Fresh or canned crab meat may be used, too. You CAN Eat That! Awesome Food for Kids with Diabetes by Robyn Webb, MS Cleveland Clinic Press (2007)
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Campfire Bannock
My daughter learned how to cook bannock while on a field trip. This is easy to make and great for the back yard or while camping.
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Ziplock Bag Ice Cream
This homemade ice cream recipe is a perfect activity to keep the kids busy and involved. After combining all the ingredients, each child can simply shake up his or her own pouch of soft serve--and it's done in just 5 minutes.
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Beaver Tails
If you’ve ever skated on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa (our nation’s capital) in the winter months, you’ve probably stopped and had a beaver tail. This kid friendly Beaver Tail recipe is easy to prepare and fun for the whole family.
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Plank-Smoked Chocolate Brownies
Brownie fans will love this outdoor version of their favourite snack. A few simple ingredients and you will be a hit at your next outdoor gathering.
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Merry Cheese Twists
This quick and easy holiday recipe is perfect to give as a gift to teachers or as a hostess gift.
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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
We keep a mason jar full of this on the counter all winter long. The kids love a warm cup after they play in the cool air.
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Mediterranean Tomato Tart
Frozen puff pastry makes this a quick appetizer for easy entertaining.
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Easy Guacamole
This is a great recipe to make all year long and is a perfect recipe to get the kids interested in cooking. During tomato season we get the kids to pick the ingredients from the garden, combine with store bought items and they create their own masterpiece!
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Campfire Muffins
You will be surprised at how fun it is to make muffins when you are camping. Make extras for snacking!
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Campfire Beans
Our kids saw an old movie where the cowboys were eating beans from a can and decided it would be fun to have beans on our last camping trip. We didn't cook the beans in the can but we enjoyed our own variation in a big cast iron pot.
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Campfire Pizza
This pizza is fun to make but you have to watch it doesn't burn. You can also make this on your BBQ using indirect heat, like an oven.
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Campfire Stick Hotdogs
This is a fun way to make hotdogs when you are camping. We have mixed the dough in a ziplock bag to make cleanup easy. The kids will love them.
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Campfire Popcorn
We had a campfire popcorn popper when we were kids but I haven't been able to find one. We use heavy duty foil and it works everytime. You will need one package per person.
