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3 cheesy, easy-to-make snacks

More These deliciously, cheesy appetizers are easy-to-make and can be done in a jiffy.Cheese sticksMake your own cheese sticks by dipping halved cheese strings in beaten egg, then Panko or dry br...

Quinoa cakes

More These delicate cakes start with cooked quinoa, which responds well to being shaped into patties. Eggs help bind them together, but the other additions are up to you. Try finely chopped veggi...

Roasted chickpeas

More Most kids love salty snacks they can eat with their fingers. Roasted at high heat with a drizzle of oil and sprinkle of salt, they can be customized with any kind of spice according to your ...

Hummus

More When you’re tired and cranky (or your little one is), it’s nice to have something healthy stashed away to nibble on. Hummus is infinitely versatile. Try adding leftover cooked ca...

Blue Cheese & Fig Shortbreads

More Combining both sweet and savory, these attractive two-bite treats can be served as an elegant appetizer or a dessert.Ingredients:1 cup Gay Lea® Butter (Unsalted), softened 250 mL1 ...

Cucumber-Coconut Raita

More INGREDIENTS:1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped¼ cup finely shredded coconut1/2 cup yogurt or sour creamPaprikaDIRECTIONS:Combine all ingredients in a bowl; mix well and top with sprinkl...

Low-fat Cheese Fondue

More INGREDIENTS:2 cups low-fat Swiss cheese2 cups low-fat cream cheese1 tbsp cornstarch1 cup non-alcoholic beer3 tbsp lemon juiceSalt and pepper to tasteDIRECTIONS:In a medium saucepan on low to...

Hummus and Veggies

More INGREDIENTS:1 can (about 2 cups) chickpeas, drained, reserve liquid1 clove garlic, crushed2 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp salt1 tbsp olive oilDIRECTIONS:Combine chickpeas, garlic, cumin, salt and ...

Yuk Yum: Roasted Beet Hummus

More Serve with veggies, crackers, pita chips or torn fresh pita bread for dipping. Hummus keeps well and its flavour improves after a day or two in the fridge, so it’s perfect to keep ...

Lemony Parsley Hummus

More INGREDIENTS:1 small bunch of parsley (curly or Italian), chopped (discard stems)1/4 cup (60 mL) olive oil19 oz (540 mL) can chick peas, drainedJuice of 1 lemon1 garlic clove (or 1 head roast...