Enjoy these easy Canadian no-bake bars with a layers of graham cracker crumbs, creamy custard and sweet chocolate. Great for birthdays and Canada Day!
Tag: Kid-friendly
Nanaimo Bars
Fettuccine Alfredo
(Italian pasta tossed with butter and cheese)
Buttery, cheesy, creamy fettuccine Alfredo is one of the most famous pasta dishes out of Italy. Better known to Italians as pasta al burro or pasta in bianco.
Oyakodon
(Japanese chicken and egg rice bowl)
In Japan, oyakodon(親子丼) is probably the most popular of all donburi, or rice bowl dishes. The term literally means "parent and child bowl," a reference to chicken and egg in the same dish.
Wat Tan Hor
(Chinese shrimp chow fun with egg gravy)
In this kid’s favorite, chewy rice noodles are tossed with shrimp and scallions, then covered with a light, enriched gravy and tender poached egg.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
(American Halloween snack)
Roasted pumpkin seeds are a Halloween favorite, and making them is a great activity for kids. Turn making them into a family tradition every year at pumpkin-carving time.
Risi e Bisi
(Italian stewed rice and peas)
Risi e bisi is springtime dish with rice and fresh peas from the Veneto region of northern Italy. This kid's favorite is more of a thick soup than a risotto.
Poutine
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)
Poutine (poo-TEEN, or puh-TSIN) is a popular fast food in the French-speaking Canadian province of Québec. The name means "mess" in French, and a big, beautiful mess it is.
Popcorn Balls
(American caramel-coated popcorn treat)
Generations of Americans have fond memories of Grandma’s old-fashioned popcorn balls — little spheres of sweet perfection, made by hand and loaded with love.
Plantain Fritters
(Jamaican fried plantains)
Plantain fritters are popular in many tropical cuisines. These tasty fried puffs are eaten throughout the Caribbean and are also popular in the Philippines.
Pizza Napoletana
(Italian traditional pizza from Naples)
Flatbread baked with toppings dates to Roman times, but it wasn’t until the 1800s that Italians added tomato sauce and cheese. The basic pizza in Naples must have a thin crust, fresh tomato sauce and mozzarella.