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My sweet niece is turning one at the end of this month, and now that she’s ingesting more and more solid foods, I like to keep supply toddler-friendly goods on hand for when she makes her weekly visits to our place. I figure if Aunt Jan has a generous supply of yummy eats available, then surely she’ll never want to stop visiting us.
Perhaps one of the most well-known kiddie foods is the ubiquitous cheesy fish cracker. Slightly salty, with a dissolve-in-your-mouth texture that’s adored by children everywhere, these snacks are just plain fun. They’re perfectly sized and cut in a fun shape, and I can totally understand their mass appeal.
Luckily for us, they are also easily made at home. Using no more than four ingredients plus seasonings, the homemade variety tastes very similar to its store bought counterpart. Only these ones are made with whole-grain flour, real cheddar cheese and the shapes can be changed according to the season or occasion.
To see the full printable recipe, click here: Cheddar Cheese Snowman Crackers
I’m a big fan of staying in on New Year’s Eve. With the frigid temps, there is something warm and cozy about staying indoors with friends and family to celebrate the end of the holidays, while simultaneously ushering in a new year.
There may not be confetti, or a party of epic proportions, but there will certainly be food, and lots of it. I almost like cooking for New Year’s Eve more than I do for Christmas. There’s less pressure, and I can be more creative as there are no expectations for the foods that will grace the table.
I almost always try to assemble a platter of dips for the occasion. Self-serve food is a must-have at any casual gathering, and I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t like to put together a small plate of assorted dips, accompanied by crackers, crisps, breads and vegetables.
Feta Salsa is one of my personal favourite dips to serve. There is no cooking involved, and it can be made hours, or even a day, in advance. In fact, the longer the dip rests, the better it tastes, which makes it ideal for a fuss-free evening. We have a few other dips on the SavvyMom site if you’re looking further for a little celebration inspiration:
For presentation, one of my favourite ideas is the individual crudité we featured earlier in the year. Tell us, do you prefer to go out or stay in on New Year’s Eve? If you stay in, do you have special foods you like to prepare?
To see the full printable recipe, click here: Festive Feta Salad.
