Nuts

Sunflower Seed Pesto Pasta

Recipe by Paula Bowman

Toasted sunflower seeds replace pine nuts and produce a similar flavour but with a little more crunch (and a lot less cost). This pesto would be equally delicious served on grilled vegetables, as a spread for sandwiches or used in vinaigrettes or dressings.

Strawberry Rice Mini Rounds

These are fun little snacks to set out on a Halloween table for the kids to munch on during the party. If you prefer crunch peanut butter may be used and bananas may used in place of the strawberries.

Caramel Candy Apple Surprise

Caramel apples are always a highlight at Halloween yet they can be so messy and for many children very hard to eat. These cupcakes are less complicated and are a great treat for all your Halloween ghosts and goblins.

Hay Bale Candy Drops

These sweet salty drops will have them coming back again and again. They make great trick or treat candies when wrapped tightly in plastic and tied with a Halloween bow. Semisweet chocolate chips may be used in place of the butterscotch chips if you prefer. The nuts are optional.

Taco Mexican Mix

This is a great little snack for kids to enjoy all evening long. Not sure what to do with the left over taco seasoning you have? Sprinkle it over popcorn and place it on the snack table next to the Taco Mexican mix for another delicious snack.

Apple Banana Peanut Butter Salad

This summertime salad makes a great get together treat. If you are not fond of cashews use regular peanuts or better yet use crunchy peanut butter in the sauce.

Cranberry Pasta with Pistachios

This tasty pasta dish adds cranberries and a bit of crunch to your Christmas dinner. The red cranberries and lightly green pistachios give this dish all the color of Christmas. Add it to your buffet and see just how fast it goes

Nutty Nana Oatmeal

If your kids like bananas and peanut butter they are sure to love this oatmeal. Add crunchy peanut butter if you prefer.

Sunshine Cinnamon Biscuits

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Honey and Pecan Whole Wheat Waffles

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