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Almond Crusted Chevre and Grape Truffles
A deceptively simple make-ahead hors d'oeuvre. This hors d'ouevre is a substantial nibble — think traditional cheese platter with fruit and almonds — all in one bite! Makes about 2 dozen truffles. Prep time: 20 minutes, 50 minutes with chilling time.
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Witches Broom
At home or at school, these festive brooms are easy to make and a hit with kids of all ages.
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Creepy Creature Pudding Parfaits
Creepy creatures crawl their way through layers of luscious orange pudding and fluffy whipped cream – just hope they don’t eat the whole parfait before you do! These are easy to make and will be a hit at any Halloween gathering. You can get as creative as you like with the creepy decorations.
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Grubs with Ghoulish Goo
Little ghosts and goblins will enjoy dipping tender gnocchi (or “grubs” for the occasion) into a delicious warm and gooey sauce that really looks like ghoulish goo. It’s good stick-to-the-ribs fare that will fuel a chilly Halloween night.
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Monster Mix
This mix is perfect at Halloween or anytime of the year. Just exchange the halloween candies with other seasonal treats.
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Potion Punch
Mix up a batch of festive potion for your next Halloween gathering. Serve it in a big plastic cauldron and top with small balls of vanilla ice cream "eye" balls or oozing ice cream "goo". The kids will love it!
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Mini Cheese Ball Pumpkins
I turned the mixture I used to make a regular cheddar cheese ball into these bite-sized mini cheese balls. When coated in crushed cracker crumbs and pushed down in the center, the squat shape is reminiscent of a pumpkin. Serve them as is, or set them on thin crackers.
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Watermelon Pop
There's nothing quite like the taste of a piece of sweet, juicy watermelon on a hot summer day. The next time you serve up this favourite summertime treat, surprise the kids with some watermelon pops. This recipe is quick and easy and a perfect treat to cool the kids down.
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Frozen Sunshine
This tasty frozen cocktail is a spin on your favourite childhood frozen treat... but just for adults!
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Beach Ball
Watermelon never tasted so good! For adults only!
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Baby Cakes with Lemon Butter Cream Icing
Larger than a cupcake but more fun and fancy to share than a slice of cake, baby cakes are a fabulous dessert buffet item where guests can have a slice (or two) of cake and have room to sample the other treats. Perfect for a Canada Day celebration or at the next baby or wedding shower.
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Canada Day Ice Cream Cake
Nothing says patriotic like a red and white Canada Day cake.
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Asparagus and Ham Pie
This recipe is quick and easy and tastes great with fresh spring asparagus.
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Dig-That-Earth-Day Hummus
Green Princess Cookbook Barbara Beery (2009) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca The tastiest and freshest veggies are the ones you grow in your very own backyard. If you live in a large city, grow fruits, veggies, or herbs in pots or window boxes.
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Christmas Morning Wife Saver
The Complete Best of Bridge Cooksbooks Whitecap Books (2008) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca A Canadian tradition – don’t wait for Christmas! Make breakfast the night before and enjoy your morning.
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