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FROM RESIDENT CHEF CHRISTA HERRLING:

- Freezer muffins rock. Check out a recipe for nutritionally-dense treats for families on the go HERE

- Even Dads who aren’t adept in the kitchen like to cook once in a while. Give him something easy to whip up with Spinach Pesto and Fettuccine

- Looking for a healthy, fun alternative to cupcakes? Try Apple “Cupcakes” for a tasty treat.

- Give a traditional breakfast some pumped up nutrition and flair with Protein-Rich French Toast

- Need variety in the lunch boxes? Try out some Simple Lunch Box Salad Rolls

- Bust out the BBQ to grill up some Honey Chicken Kabobs

- Do some healthy snacking with Kid-Friendly Power Balls.

- Cream Cheese Penguins are great fun to make and eat.

- Turn a day in the kitchen into an adventure with Spelt Babka

- Who doesn’t love Homemade Pizza?

- Salad People to make eating fruits and veggies fun.

- Heart-Shaped Rich Sugar Cookies for that extra-indulgent, delectable treat.

- Bean Burritos with Sweet Potatoes.

- Penne with Squash and Black Beans.

- Spelt Pancakes for an amazing weekend breakfast treat.

- Try this great recipe for Tahini Candy that is a real crowd pleaser, and healthy too.

Tahini Candy

OTHER RECIPES ON COMOX VALLEY KIDS:

FOR BABIES:

- Digestive Tea for Babies

SWEETS:

- Try some amazing coconut macaroons and eggnog fudge

- To wow everyone in town, make baklava.

- A CVK favourite is most definitely sugar-free gingerbread cookies.

- Homemade Popsicles

- Delicious Deserts - Fruit Crumble

- Gluten-free Birthday Cake

ETHNIC DINNERS:

- Make a great traditional Jewish treat with Potato Latkes

- Easy Curries

- BBQ Faves

DINNER FOR EVERYONE:

- Veggie Pasta Sauce for Veggie Haters

- Dress Up That Salmon, a great sauce for fish of all kinds.

ALLERGY ALTERNATIVES:

- Hemp Milk


TALKING TURKEY?

Check out:

Tips on where to buy fresh Thanksgiving turkeys and how to cook those crazy birds

LOCAL PLACES TO GET FREE-RANGE, DRUG-FREE MEAT:

“Green” Meat

Other great sites:

- Cookery Circle where you can set up cooking groups, get recipes, learn to cook ith your kiddos and more.

- Fresh Baby

- Allrecipies.com

- Savory Palate recipes for people who have wheat- and gluten-free diets

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