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A Collection of

Snack Ideas for

LINC Childminding

Centres

Prepared by CMAS

Childminding Monitoring Advisory & Support

Project Coordinated by Lily Johnson

Funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Design & Layout by Radiance Publications416.323.9270

[email protected]

January, 2005

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Introduction ............................7

Food for thought :

Allergies & Food Restrictions ..................8

1 Breads ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Toasted English Muffinswith Cream Cheese and Chives ..........12

Whole Wheat Pizza ..................................13Veggie Pillows ..........................................14Creative Sandwiches ................................15

2 Wraps & Rolls ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Rolled Tortilla ............................................18Roti Roll ....................................................19Baby Quesadillas ......................................20Pita with Veggies and Dip ........................21Tortilla Banana Wrap ................................22Sandwich Rollups ......................................23Tuna Twister ..............................................24

3 Dips ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Mexican Sunshine Dip ..............................26Tortilla with Guacamole ............................27Dilly Vegetable Dip....................................28Veggies and Dip ........................................29

Tuna Vegetable Dip ..................................30Cucumber Yogurt ......................................31Green Garden Vegetable Dip....................32Herb Salad Dressing ................................33

4 Sweets ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Carrot Balls ..............................................36Crispy Bars................................................37Oaty Balls ..................................................38Snow Balls ................................................39

Special Feature .. .

Snack Plan

Copy & use at your centre! ................40-41

5 Shakes ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Milkshake with Banana..............................44Monkey Milkshake ....................................45Strawberry Banana Shake ........................46Hawaiian Shake ........................................47Fruit Shake ................................................48Blueberry Yogurt Shake ............................49

6 Fruity Snacks ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Fruit and Cheese Dippers ........................52Rainbow Fruit Cup ....................................53Hawaiian Salad ..........................................54Fruit Kabob with Coconut Dip ..................55

Apple Lime Freezies..................................56Yogurt Freeze ............................................57Icy Yogurt Pops ........................................58Banana Pudding ........................................59

7 Special Snacks ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Muribhaji (Bangladesh) ............................62Tabouli (Lebanese) ....................................63Yummy Yum Yum Chat (Indian) ................64Fruit and Vegetable Chat (Indian)..............65Labneh (Lebanese)....................................66Hummus (Mediterranean and Middle

Eastern) ..............................................67

8 Fun & Holiday ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Happy Cracker ..........................................70Cereal Mix ................................................71Lizard Skins ..............................................72Cookie Cutter Sandwiches ........................73Pretzel Menorah........................................74Rudolph Sandwiches ................................75Ice-Cream Sandwich Snacks ....................76Funny Face Desserts ................................77Buried Treasures ......................................78Blue Mountain Salad ................................79Fun Rice Cakes..........................................80

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The snack ideas in this booklet were contributed byLINC Childminding programs, as well as some sel-ected from reference books and websites. We wouldalso like to acknowledge the kind help and advicegiven to us by dietitians Sielen Raoufi and ChrisCallaghan, from the Toronto Public Health andMiddlesex-London Health Unit respectively. This proj-ect was funded by Citizenship & Immigration Canada.

Our intention in gathering these recipes is to help pro-grams plan a variety of snacks that are easy to prepare, reasonable in cost, from different cultures,and require no cooking.

You will find ideas that can be offered daily for morn-ing, afternoon or evening snack times. Each snackidea contains foods from at least two of the four foodgroups, namely: Grain Products, Milk Products,Fruits and Vegetables and Meat and Alternatives.

Recipes are organized into a number of sections,including “Fun and Holiday Snacks” and “SpecialSnacks”, which include recipes familiar to specificcultures. Throughout the snack booklet you will find“Did You Know?” cultural facts, which came fromthe “Cultural Profiles Project” developed byCitizenship and Immigration Canada.

Whenever possible, we encourage childcare staff toinclude children in preparing and serving snacks,for an enjoyable learning experience.

A great big Thank you! to all who have contributedin any way to make this a valuable snack booklet!

Allergies are increasing at epidemic rates, and

childcare programs have seen a growing number of

children diagnosed with allergies in recent years.

Food restrictions have particular significance in

programs providing care for children from different

cultures.

The best source of information is always the parent!

As caregivers, we have an obligation to create a

safe and healthy environment through awareness,

understanding, and open communication with par-

ents. Because children can be allergic to a wide vari-

ety of foods, or have food restrictions for other rea-

sons, it is especially important to talk with parents and

plan snacks carefully.

ALLERGY The body's reaction to a foreign protein; anallergen is any substance capable of producing an allergy

FOOD RESTRICTION Limiting a specific food from a child'sdiet for medical, cultural, religious or personal reasons

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The top allergy-causing foods are:

Eggs Milk & milk productsSoy & wheat productsPeanuts & other nuts

Fish & shellfish

CAUTION ...

Never give honey to an infant!

Raisins can be a choking hazard!It helps to always soften raisins in warm water before use

For more information visit:

Ministry of Children and Families, BCwww.healthservices.gov.bc.ca/cpa/publications/

Allergy and Asthma Information Associationwww.oma.org/phealth/allergy.htm

Article: “Nutrition - Food Allergies”Primary Care Division, Community Health Services

and Capital Health Link, Alberta

“Multiculturalism through Foods”Primary Care Division, Community Health Services

and Capital Health Link, Alberta

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EEnngglliisshh MMuuffffiinnss

WWIITTHH CCRREEAAMM CCHHEEEESSEE && CCHHIIVVEESS

What You Need

English muffinsCucumbers and/or tomatoesChives or green onions Cream cheese

AlternativesWhole wheat breadOther vegetables

How You Make It

1 Wash and thinly slice vegetables2 Cut muffins in half and toast 3 Spread cream cheese over muffins4 Cover cream cheese with sliced vegetables

and sprinkle with chives5 Cut sandwiches in quarters

Ewa Polanska, Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society, Toronto

WWhhoollee WWhheeaatt

PPiittaa PPiizzzzaass

What You Need

Whole wheat pitasShredded cheese (any kind)Tomato sauceVegetables of your choice (e.g. cucumberslices)

AlternativesUse English muffins cut in half

How You Make It

1 Spread sauce on pita2 Shred cheese and spread over3 Top with prepared veggies of your choice

(e.g. olives, mushrooms, peppers)4 Heat in microwave for 30 seconds

Lisa Taurasi, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training, Windsor;Lourdes Villacrez, COSTI Immigrant Services, Toronto;

Barbara Lasisz Lis, Catholic Cross Cultural Services,Mississauga; Cathy Ji, Skills for Change, Toronto; Jennifer

Olsten, Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury; Sherry Lang, St. Joseph’s Adult Day School Childcare, OCCDSB, Ottawa;Sharon Smith, OCDSB Technical High School, Ottawa; Ruth

Ann Watty, Waterloo County Board Of Education, KW English School, Waterloo

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VVeeggggiiee PPiilllloowwss

What You Need

1/4 cup canned kidney beans, drained 1/4 cup chopped vegetables – combinationof chopped celery, carrots, green peppersand mushrooms1 tablespoon bottled salad dressing1 small pita bread

How You Make It

1 Combine chopped vegetables and dressingin a bowl

2 Cut one side of pita bread to open a pocket3 Stuff veggie mixture into pita pocket4 Add 1 tablespoon bottled salad dressing

From “Healthy Snacks” by Penny Warner

Fruits and vegetables should be

thoroughly and carefully washed

CCrreeaattiivvee

SSaannddwwiicchheess

What You Need

Variety of breads (whole wheat, rye,pumpernickel, crackers, bagels, chapattis)Slices of cheeseTomato slices, lettuce, cucumberDilly Vegetable Dip as a spread

How You Make It

1 Make your own sandwich creation bychoosing bread

2 Spread on Dilly Vegetable Dip and addcheese, tomato, lettuce and cucumber

Teresa Bielecka, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Toronto

SSeeccttiioonn 11 -- BBrreeaaddss

Many Indian spices double as digestive aids. Asafoetida is a

popular resin that adds a distinctive, celery-like flavour to cook-

ing. People also chew paan or supari, a combination of spices

such as anise seed plus dried fruit, sugar and rose essence


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TToorrttiillllaa

What You Need

10” or 12” tortilla shells (1 package)Some spaghetti sauce or ketchupGrated mozzarella cheese

AlternativesUse refried beans and a small amount ofshredded mozzarella spread on the tortillashells, then warm it enough to melt thecheese

How You Make It

1 Spread spaghetti sauce (thinly) over the tortilla shells

2 Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the sauce3 Roll them up and place on a tray in toaster

oven4 Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes or until

cheese melts5 Slice on the diagonal and serve

Ruth Ann Watty, Waterloo County Board of Education, KW English School, Waterloo; Oky Vargas,

New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence, Windsor

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What You Need

Roti (Indian and Pakistani flatbread)Cheese slicesLettuce, chopped

AlternativesCream cheese instead of cheese slicesTortillas instead of roti

How You Make It

1 Cut the roti in half, put a slice of cheese in it2 Add small pieces of lettuce and roll it

Soraya Habib, Muslim Community Services, Brampton

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What You Need

Mozzarella cheeseStore-bought soft tortilla shellsTomato sauceFavourite vegetables, e.g. mushrooms, peppers

How You Make It

1 Partially cook sliced vegetables inmicrowave for couple of minutes

2 Place tortilla on plate3 Shred cheese on top and melt in microwave

for 10 seconds4 Add softened vegetables and fold5 Return to microwave for about 40 seconds6 Take out and let cool until suitable for

children to eat7 Cut into wedges

From www.recipestoday.com

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What You Need

Pitas, all kindsVegetables – package of salad with carrots,lettuce and tomatoes, or buy vegetablesseparately

Alternatives Sliced celery, cucumber, green pepper

How You Make It

1 Cut pitas in half2 Fill up with mixed salad3 Add dip or dressing, and it’s ready

Bernadetta Mytkowska, Muslim Commmunity Services, Brampton



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TToorrttiillllaa

BBaannaannaa WWrraapp

What You Need

Bananas (1 per child)TortillasHoney or substitute

Alternatives Jam instead of honey, cream cheese insteadof jam

How You Make It

1 Spread tortilla with 2 tablespoon jam/honey2 Place whole banana on edge of tortilla3 Wrap tortilla around banana by rolling

Sari Dundas, South Essex Community Centre, Leamington

Jerky derives from the Quichua tradition

of dried meat or charqui in Ecuador

SSaannddwwiicchh

RRoolllluuppss

What You Need

Whole wheat bread slicesCream cheese, mashed bananas, fruitspreads

AlternativesOther types of bread slices – grain, white,tortilla shells, chapattis ...

How You Make It

1 Flatten slices of bread with a rolling pin2 Spread on sandwich topping3 Roll up each bread slice and serve

Adapted from a recipe in “Fun and Easy Super Snacks” by Jean Warren



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TTuunnaa TTwwiisstteerr

What You Need

Flaked canned tuna1/4 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese,shredded2 tablespoons chopped celery1 tablespoon mayonnaise1 tablespoon pickle relishSmall tortilla wraps

Alternatives Salsa and cream cheese, pickles, cheese

How You Make It

1 Mix tuna, mayo, celery, and pickles2 Spread on tortillas3 Sprinkle cheese on4 Wrap up5 Microwave if you desire

Mariann Zorgal, Welland Heritage Council, Multicultural Centre, Welland


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MMeexxiiccaann

SSuunnsshhiinnee DDiipp

What You Need

1 can refried beansSliced black olivesRed sweet pepperA bag of tortilla chips

How You Make It

1 Spread a large spoonful of refried beans inthe middle of a small plate and smooth itout to form a circle

2 Place 2 black olive slices in the beans forthe sun’s eyes

3 Add a red pepper slice for his mouth4 Arrange several tortilla chips (points out)

around the edges of your sun to make sunbeams

Jennifer Olsten, Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury

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WWIITTHH GGUUAACCAA MMOOLLEE

What You Need

Tortilla chips2 avocados2 tomatoes1 green pepper2 tablespoons olive oilLemon juice

How You Make It

1 Make guacamole: a - Mash 2 avocadosb - Add 2 tomatoes choppedc - Add 1 green pepper chopped into small

piecesd - Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil, lemon

juice, salt and peppere - Mix all well together

2 Dip tortilla chips into guacamole

Teresa Marchionda, Hamilton District School Board, Redhilland Centennial Parkway, Hamilton; Lourdes Villacrez,

COSTI Immigrant Services, Caledonia ESLT Centre, Toronto

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DDiillllyy

VVeeggeettaabbllee DDiipp

What You Need

1 cup plain yogurt1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 teaspoon dill weed1 tablespoon finely chopped parsleyVariety of vegetable (carrots, celery, broccoli, cauliflower)

How You Make It

Combine the yogurt, onion, dill weed, parsley and seasoning salt in the bowl and mix

Teresa Bielecka, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Toronto

Salt, considered a luxury in old Russia ,

was stored in a strong warehouse in

Moscow on the Solyanka, or Salt Street

VVeeggggiieess && DDiipp

What You Need

Raw veggies (e.g. mushrooms, peppers etc.)8 ounces cream cheese4 ounces sour cream

AlternativesUse light cream cheese and light sour cream

How You Make It

1 Wash and cut veggies into bite size portions2 Mix cream cheese, sour cream until smooth

to make a dip3 Add salt and pepper4 Dip vegetables and enjoy

Nadine Elmasri, New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence, Windsor; Atiya Siddiquei, South

Asian Family Support Services, Morningside, Toronto

Be sure to cut veggies in small bite-size

pieces to prevent choking



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TTuunnaa VVeeggggiiee

DDiipp

What You Need

1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour cream1 pint cottage cheese1 can tuna fish drained

AlternativesCan of salmon can be used

How You Make It

1 Stir together all ingredients in bowl2 Refrigerate for 1/2 hour3 Serve with raw veggies, crackers or bread

sticks

From “Fun and Easy Super Snacks” by Jean Warren, Totline Books

Tea is the national drink of Afghanistan –

mostly black and green

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What You Need

2 cups plain yogurt1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium cucumberPita breadA little salt, as you like

Alternatives Use any kind of oil

How You Make It

1 Put plain yogurt in a big bowl with theminced garlic and oil mix with little salt

2 Cut cucumber into small pieces and mixwith yogurt, or mashed cucumber

3 Eat with pita bread

Wajihah Shanaa YM-YWCA of London, South LondonCommunity Centre, London; Arian Mahdavi,

Canadian Arab Federation, Toronto



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VVeeggeettaabbllee DDiipp

What You Need

1/3 cup cottage cheese1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon finely grated onion1 tablespoon finely grated celery or greenpepper1 cup plain yogurt1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated carrot

How You Make It

1 Mix all ingredients together until smooth2 Refrigerate for about 3 – 4 hours or longer3 Serve with chips, vegetable sticks or crackers

Bogdanka Stahbolija, Toronto District School Board, Overlea LINC-Toronto

In China, many cooking techniques conserve fuel. The

curved shape of the wok, a common frying pan, distributes

a small amount of heat over a large surface

HHeerrbb SSaallaadd

DDrreessssiinngg

What You Need

1 cup plain yogurt1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon honey1 teaspoon each of fresh chives, fresh dilland fresh parsleySprinkle of salt and pepper

AlternativesThousand Island Dressing: add 1/2 cupketchup and 2 tablespoons pickle relish, nohoney or lemon juice

How You Make It

Mix all ingredients together

Bernadetta Mytkowska, Muslim Community Services, Brampton



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CCaarrrroott BBaallllss

What You Need

1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese1 tablespoon unsweetened apple juice concentrate1 cup finely grated carrots1/2 cup rolled cornflake crumbs

AlternativesOther types of cheeses finely gratedOther types of cereal rolled into crumbs

How You Make It

1 Cream the cheeses and apple juice concentrate together

2 Stir in carrots3 Form into small balls and roll into cereal

crumbs

Adapted from a recipe in “Fun and Easy Super Snacks” by Jean Warren, Totline books

Turkish Delight, a dessert called

lokum, originates from Turkey

CCrriissppyy BBaarrss

What You Need

3 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature4 – 6 tablespoons honey, corn or maplesyrup1 cup chopped dates1/2 cup sunflower seeds2 cups crispy rice cereal8 inch square baking pan

AlternativesChopped raisins or currants instead of datesOther types of cereal

How You Make It

1 Grease 8 inch square baking pan2 Place all ingredients in bowl and mix with

hands3 Press mixture into greased pan and freeze4 Cut into little squares and eat slightly

thawed

Adapted from a recipe in “Teaching Snacks” by Gayle Bittinger

SSeeccttiioonn 44 -- SSwweeeettss


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OOaattyy BBaarrss

What You Need

1/2 cup butter or margarine1/4 cup sugar2 cups rolled oats9 inch square microwave-safe dish

Add-Ins (use up to four)1/4 cup chopped raisins1/4 cup banana chips1/4 cup chopped apricots1/4 cup chopped dried apples1/4 cup chocolate chips1/4 cup shredded coconut

How You Make It

1 Microwave butter or margarine for 1 minute2 Add the sugar and oats and stir in up to 4 of

the add-ins3 Press mixture into 9 inch square microwave-

safe dish4 Microwave for 3 minutes5 Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes6 Cut and serve at room temperature

Adapted from a recipe in “Kids Multicultural Cookbook” by Deanna F. Cook

SSnnooww BBaallllss

What You Need

1 1/2 cups chopped dates1/2 cup water3 cups crushed wheat flake cereal or othernutritious cereal such as corn flakesShredded coconut

How To Make It

1 Cook dates and water in bowl in microwaveuntil soft – about 40 sec.

2 Remove from microwave and stir in crushedcereal

3 Let cool slightly and form tablespoons ofthe mixture into balls

4 Roll the balls into shredded coconut andrefrigerate until firm and cold

Adapted from a recipe in “Teaching Snacks” by Gayle Bettinger

Childcare staff are responsible for all food preparation

involving hot foods, e.g. microwave cooking

SSeeccttiioonn 44 -- SSwweeeettss


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MMiillkk SShhaakkee

WWIITTHH BBAANNAANNAA

What You Need

2 bananas3 cups 2% Milk

How To Make It

1 Pour milk into a blender2 Slice banana3 Add milk to banana 4 Blend all together for 2 minutes

Alternative

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1 Pour 3 cups orange juice into a blender2 Add 1 cup mixed chopped fruit3 Blend all together for 2 minutes

Fatima Sidibb, Canadian Co-operative for Languages and Cultural Studies Inc., Toronto

MMoonnkkeeyy

MMiillkksshhaakkee

What You Need

1 cup sliced strawberries1 banana1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 ice cubes

How to Make It

Combine ingredients in a blender and blenduntil smooth and fluffy


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BBaannaannaa

SShhaakkee

What You Need

1 package (10 1/2 ounces) soft tofu1 ripe banana1 cup frozen strawberries slightly thawed,including juice

How You Make It

Combine all ingredients in a blender andpuree until smooth and thick

From www.recipesource.com

HHaawwaaiiiiaann

SShhaakkee

What You Need

2 cups crushed pineapple2 cups milk1 pint vanilla ice milk1 tablespoon lemon juice

Alternatives Substitute fresh pineapple for the cannedvariety; process it for a few seconds in afood processor or blender to “crush”

How to Make It

Combine ingredients in blender and pureeuntil smooth




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FFrruuiitt

SShhaakkee

What You Need

1 ripe banana1/2 cup quartered strawberries1/2 cup pineapple or mango cut intochunks3/4 cup orange juice1 cup ice

How You Make It

Combine ingredients in a blender and pureeuntil smooth


BBlluueebbeerrrryy

YYoogguurrtt

SShhaakkee

What You Need

2 cups plain yogurt1/2 cup orange juice1 cup blueberries, fresh and rinsed1 very ripe banana

How You Make It

Combine ingredients in blender and blenduntil smooth and frothy



Iraqis make soft drinks at home from rose

petals, orange blossoms, lemons, oranges,

apricots, pomegranates or raisins


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DDiippppeerrss

What You Need

Dippers4 cups favourite fresh fruit cut into 1/2 inchpieces (banana, apples, strawberries, mandarin orange, grapes, pineapple)4 ounces (1/2 cup) cubed 3/4 inch cheddar cheese and Swiss cheese8 (8 inch) skewers or Popsicle sticks

Dip1 cup plain yogurt2 tablespoons honey

How You Make It

1 In small bowl stir together yogurt and honey2 Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes3 Meanwhile assemble dippers by alternating

fruit pieces and cheese cubes on skewers4 Serve with yogurt dip


Carefully supervise children while they are

eating and be sure they are sitting down

RRaaiinnbbooww FFrruuiitt

CCuupp

What You Need

Variety of fruits, cut in slices (kiwi, strawber-ries, cantaloupe, blueberries)Plain yogurtAny whole wheat cereal

How You Make It

1 Put into transparent disposable cups: 1spoon of kiwi, 2 spoons of plain yogurt, 1spoon of strawberries, 2 spoons of plainyogurt, 1 spoon of cantaloupe

2 On the top, sprinkle any whole wheat cerealor Fruit Loops

Milanka Mandrapa and Teresa Bieleclup, Polycultural Immigrant and Community Services, Toronto; Ewa Polanska,

Canadian Ukrainian Immigrant Aid Society, Toronto; Rukhsana Malik, Muslim Community Services, Brampton;

Doris Vega, Ukrainian Cultural Centre, Toronto

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HHaawwaaiiiiaann

SSaallaadd

What You Need

2 apples2 bananas1 can fruit cocktail, no sugar1 bag mini-marshmallows (optional)1 container Cool Whip (optional)

How You Make It

1 Cut fruit into bite-size pieces2 Mix with fruit cocktail and marshmallows3 Add Cool Whip and stir until well mixed 4 Refrigerate before serving


FFrruuiitt KKaabboobb

WWIITTHH CCOOCCOONNUUTT DDIIPP

What You Need

PineappleOranges or clementinesSeedless grapes (cut in half)Bananas1 cup coconut cream1 can frozen orange or pineapple juice,thawed

AlternativesAny fruit in season

How You Make It

1 Peel, slice and divide the oranges, pineappleand bananas

2 Arrange the fruit along with the grapes on aplate

3 Stick the fruit pieces on a wooden skeweror Popsicle stick

4 Mix together frozen juice and coconutcream

5 Place 2 tablespoon of the coconut dip into individual cups and dip away!

Stephanie Lopez, South Essex Community Centre, Leamington



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AAppppllee LLiimmee FFrreeeezziieess

What You Need

2 cups of apple juice3-ounce package of lime-flavoured gelatin (rennet-free)2 cups apple juice1 cup applesauce

How You Make It

1 Pour first amount of apple juice into a bowl2 Heat on medium-high in microwave until

just starting to boil3 Remove the bowl onto the hot pad, add the

lime gelatin and stir until dissolved4 Add the second amount of apple juice and

applesauce, and stir5 Pour the mixture into 10 paper cups to 3/4

full, and place a piece of foil over each cup,then cut a small slit in the middle and fit thePopsicle sticks in through the foil

6 Freeze7 To remove the popsicle, run hot water on

bottom of cup until popsicle slides out


Place a wooden spoon or plastic straw in containers when bringing water or other clear liquids to a boil, to prevent liquid rising and spilling over

YYoogguurrtt FFrreeeezzee

What You Need

1 cup plain yogurt1 mashed banana1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup orange juice

Alternatives Other kinds of juices

How You Make It

1 Mix well and pour into disposable cups2 Place a Popsicle stick in each cup and

freeze3 Peel off paper cup and enjoy

Wajihah Shanaa, YM-YWCA of London, South London Community Centre


In a Sudanese home, a guest is first offered tea

or a fruit drink, a refreshing and symbolic gesture

to welcome someone after a “long journey”


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IIccyy YYoogguurrtt

PPooppss

What You Need

1 cup plain yogurt3/4 cup frozen fruit juice3/4 cup milk

AlternativesYou can use pureed fresh fruit or frozenfruit instead of juice

How You Make It

1 Combine yogurt, fruit juice concentrate andmilk

2 Pour into popsicle molds or use small papercups and insert a wooden stick in the centreof each

3 Freeze until firm, about 2 – 3 hours4 To serve, peel off paper cups


BBaannaannaa

PPuuddddiinngg

What You Need

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce2 bananas sliced1 tablespoon unsweetened apple juice concentrate

How To Make It

1 Combine all ingredients in a blender andblend well

2 Serve in small dishes or cups

Adapted from a recipe in “Fun and Easy Super Snacks” by Jean Warren, Totline Books



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MMuurriibbhhaajjii

BBAANNGGLLAADDEESSHH

What You Need

3 cups Rice Crispies or puffed rice 1 cup grated cheese 1 tomato, finely chopped1/2 cup julienne coriander leaves1 cup frozen green peas, thawed1 teaspoon olive oil

Alternatives Grated coconut instead of cheese (1/2cup), dried fruits (1/2 cup) instead of otheringredients

How You Make It

1 Put the Rice Crispies in a large bowl2 Add all the other ingredients 3 Mix gently and thoroughly

Gulshan Choudhory, Muslim Community Services, Brampton

TTaabboouullii

LLEEBBAANNEESSEE

What You Need

1/2 cup bulgar2 cups chopped, fresh parsley2 tablespoons chopped onion2 tablespoons diced tomatoes2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or 1tablespoon dried mint2 tablespoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper

How You Make It

1 Put diced tomatoes over the bulgar2 Let it sit for 20 minutes3 Mix all ingredients in a bowl4 Serve on whole wheat crackers or mini-pita bread

Dina Alves, Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board, St. Patrick’s Adult School, Ottawa

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Eritreans will commonly scoop food and put it into the

mouth of a loved one or guest, as a sign of affection


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YYuummmmyy YYuumm YYuumm

CChhaatt

EEAASSTT IINNDDIIAANN

What You Need

1 can of kidney beans, fava beans, greenpeas and chick peas2 tomatoes20 – 25 coriander leaves choppedCelery, green onion choppedSaltRoasted cumin seed powderPinch of black pepper

Alternatives Canned fish (tuna or salmon), carrots, sweetpepper (yellow, green, red)

How You Make It

1 Rinse beans in cold water2 Add chopped celery, onion, cumin seeds

and tomatoes3 Add little fresh lemon juice4 Mix thoroughly5 Add pinch of black pepper and salt to taste6 Let the mix sit for 5 minutes and serve cold

Nasreen Hasan, Muslim Community Services, Brampton

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VVeeggeettaabbllee CChhaatt

EEAASSTT IINNDDIIAANN

What You Need

Bananas, tomatoes, apples, cucumber andorangesCanned chickpeasSaltSugarChat masala (East Indian spice)

Alternatives Rice Krispies, orange or lemon juice, kiwi ormangoes, beans and broccoli

How You Make It

1 Cut all fruits and vegetables in cubes2 Add salt, sugar and chat masala spice3 Add chickpeas and mix all together

Sabiha Siddiqui, Muslim Community Services, Brampton



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LLaabbnneehh

LLEEBBAANNEESSEE

What You Need

Drained yogurtOlive oilBread

How You Make It

1 Drain yogurt in a muslin cloth or paper coffee filter

2 Refrigerate for one or two days 3 Keep refrigerated in a container4 Whenever needed add olive oil on top5 Use as a spread on bread

Fatima Kassab, Toronto Catholic District School Board, Lakeshore LINC, Toronto

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What You Need

1 can (19 ounces) chickpeas2 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)1 clove chopped garlic2 tablespoons lemon juice1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)2 tablespoons chopped, fresh parsley(optional)

How You Make It

1 Puree drained chickpeas, tahini, garlic andlemon juice in a blender or food processor

2 Gradually add olive oil and continue topurée

3 Garnish with chopped parsley and serve onwhole-wheat crackers, mini pita bread orbread stick

Dina Alves, Ottawa-Carleton Catholic District School Board,St. Patrick’s Adult School, Ottawa; Trudy Veltman, KW English

Pre-School, Waterloo; Fatima Kassab, Lakeshore LINC,Toronto; Ibtisam Elmasri, New Canadians’ Centre of

Excellence, Windsor; Wajihah Shanaa, YM-YWCA of London, South London Community Centre, London



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What You Need

Unsalted crackersCream cheeseRed or green grapesSlices of apples

AlternativesBread can be used instead of crackers, e.g.Persian bread, whole wheat bread

How You Make It

1 Spread cream cheese on crackers2 Put slices of grapes on for eyes3 Put slices of apple for mouth

Mina Hassibi, Elspeth Heyworth Centre for Women, Toronto

When dining with Korean friends or a family, it is good

manners to wait until the older people at the table have picked

up their spoons or chopsticks before you begin eating

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What You Need

2 cups mixed cereals – Cheerios,Shreddies, Quaker Corn Bran, etc.2 cups fish crackers2 cups cheese crackers3/4 cup chocolate chips 3/4 cup chopped raisins

How to Make It

1 Mix each of the cereals and crackers in alarge bowl

2 Add in raisins and chocolate chips

Lynda Casselman, Loyola Community Learning Centre,Belleville; Jennifer Olsten, Church of the Epiphany, Sudbury

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What You Need

1/2 cup corn syrup12 ounces marshmallows4 drops green food coloring4 cups Rice Krispies, Cheerios or cornflakes6 chopped raisins8 inch square pan

How To Make It

1 Melt corn syrup and marshmallows inmicrowave oven

2 Add green food coloring and mix 3 Add cereal and stir quickly4 Grease or spray 8 inch square pan and pour

contents into pan5 Allow to cool in fridge, then cut into long

thin strips, about 1 x 4 inches6 Stick pieces of raisin on one end of each

strip to make the lizard’s eyes

Adapted from a recipe at www.recipesource.com


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What You Need

Bread, any typeJam or soft spreadable cheese, any kind(rennet-free)

How You Make It

1 Spread jam or soft cheese on bread2 Put another slice of bread on top or leave

single3 Make shapes with cookie cutter-press cutter

into bread

(Can be used along with specific themestalked about in program, e.g. animals)

Eng Tieng, Folk Arts Council, St. Catharines


Children should use plastic

knives for cutting and spreading


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What You Need

Sliced breadCream cheesePretzelsCarrot sticksRaisins, chopped

How To Make It

1 Spread a piece of bread with cream cheese2 Place 8 pretzel sticks across the bread to

form the menorah, leaving room in the middle

3 Place a carrot stick in the centre for theShamash

4 Press raisin pieces into the end of each pretzel and carrot stick to resemble flames


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What You Need

Whole wheat breadCream cheeseStrawberry jamPretzels, chopped raisins and cherries

How You Make It

1 Spread cream cheese and jam on slices ofwhole wheat bread

2 Trim off crusts with a knife and cut sand-wiches diagonally into four triangle pieces

3 Stick a couple of pretzel sticks in the top ofeach sandwich for antlers

4 Add raisin eyes and a cherry nose




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What You Need

3 1/2 ounces instant vanilla pudding 1 1/4 cups milk8 ounces whipping cream or Cool WhipWhole graham crackers Up to 18 decorative sprinkles

How To Make It

1 Mix pudding with milk and chill 5 minutes2 Whip cream and fold into pudding3 Spread about 1/3 cup on a cracker and top

with another cracker4 Add sprinkles to sides of “sandwich”5 Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze

From www.justkidsrecipe.com

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What You Need

2 cups cold milk1 package (4-ounce serving size) JELL-OInstant Pudding, any flavorDecorations such as fruit, candies, chocolate chips, coconut, miniature marshmallows

How You Make It

1 Pour cold milk into bowl2 Add pudding mix3 Whisk for about 45 seconds4 Pour pudding into cups and let pudding

stand for 5 minutes5 Make faces on the pudding with decorations 6 Eat immediately, if you wish, or put cups

into refrigerator to chill until serving time.

Adapted from a recipe in “Kids Cooking Fun”



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What You Need

“Treasures” such as: broken cookies, miniaturemarshmallows, fruit, chocolate chips, or cereal2 cups cold milk1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O InstantPudding, any flavor

How To Make It

1 Choose different “treasures” to “bury”2 Place about 2 tablespoons of each treasure

on the bottom of each dish (you may putmore than one treasure in each dish!)

3 Pour cold milk into bowl4 Add pudding mix and whisk for at least 45

seconds5 Gently spoon or pour pudding from bowl

over the treasures6 Pudding will thicken quickly and be ready to

eat in 5 minutes7 If you do not want to eat the pudding right

away, put dishes into refrigerator to chilluntil serving time

Adapted from a recipe in “Kids Cooking Fun”

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What You Need

1 package (6 ounces) blueberry JELL-O mix1 container (16 ounces) small curd cottagecheese1 can (16 1/2 ounces) blueberries in syrup3/4 cup frozen blueberries, thawedBlue food coloring

How To Make It

1 Prepare JELL-O according to packagedirections and chill 4 – 5 hours until firm

2 Scoop cottage cheese into a bowl3 Drain and set aside syrup from the blueberries4 Add the berries to the cottage cheese and

mix well5 Add three drops of food coloring to turn the

cottage cheese a nice blue when blended6 To serve salad, place a few spoonfuls of firm

gelatin onto individual serving plates7 Top with a scoop of cottage cheese mixture

for snow, and serve

Adapted from a recipe at www.recipesource.com



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What You Need

Store-bought rice cakesCream cheeseRaisins, choppedBananas

Alternatives Use other kinds of fruit

How To Make It

1 Spread cream cheese on rice cakes2 Put slices of banana on top3 Sprinkle raisins on top of banana

(Children can have fun making these, evenomitting the banana and creating alphabetletters or making other designs with theraisins)

Adapted from a recipe in “Teaching Snacks” by Gayle Bittinger

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