Recipe: Perfect Parfait!

Hey readers,

November 24 is Parfait (say: PAR-fay) Day! A parfait is a sweet dessert with layered ingredients. What those ingredients are, is totally up to you! Check out this breakfast parfait recipe from the September 2020 issue of Chickadee.

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Fruit Rockets!

Hey readers,

Our November issue is filled with fun facts about space! We’re trying out this rad rocket treat, check it out!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You can also find this recipe here.

You’ll need:

• 15 strawberries
• 1 cantaloupe
• 30 regular sized marshmallows
• wooden skewers
• small circle cutter

What to do:

1. Cut the cantaloupe in half and scoop out the seeds.
2. Slice the cantaloupe into half slices, and then into trapezoid shaped pieces.
3. Cut the crust off of each piece and use the circle cutter to round out the smaller end of each trapezoid piece.
4. Cut the strawberries into three slices.
5. Layer the fruit onto the skewers: cantaloupe first, then strawberry, then a marshmallow until the strawberry tip is the last piece on the skewer.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Pizza Party!

Hey readers,

October is Pizza Month! Make this yummy rainbow pizza recipe to celebrate!

*Remember to ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chickadeeblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Cake Cones!

Hey readers,

To celebrate Ice Cream Cone day, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• Your choice of cake mix
• 24 flat-bottom ice cream cones
• Cupcake liners
• Cupcake baking tray
• frosting (store-bought or homemade)
• OPTIONAL: You can add your favourite toppings like mini chocolate chips, breakfast cereal, animal crackers, dried fruit, candy sprinkles, crushed hard candy, or granola.

How to make:

1. Line the cupcake tray with the cupcake liners.
2. Mix the cake batter and pour evenly in muffin cups.
3. Place ice cream cones upside down on batter in each cup.
4. Bake 16-22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
5. Wait about 30 minutes, or until cooled completely.
6. Remove paper baking cups and frost cakes.
7. Decorate!

TIP: To keep the Ice Cream Cone Cakes steady on a serving plate, put a small amount of frosting on the bottom of the cone and press lightly onto the plate.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com

Recipe: Marshmallow Puffs

Hey readers,

For National Toasted Marshmallow Day, here’s a yummy recipe! Check it out!

*Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen.

You can also find the recipe here. Always ask an adult for help in the kitchen!

You’ll need:

• 36 large marshmallows
• 1 and 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp. butter
• OPTIONAL: You can add peanut butter or any other nut butter if you’d like. Melt this with the chocolate and butter.

How to make:

1. Line an 8 or 9 inch pan with foil. Butter the foil.
2. Arrange the marshmallows in the pan.
3. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips and butter. Stir until smooth.
4. Pour and spread all over the marshmallows.
5. Let it chill completely and then cut into 1 inch squares.

Enjoy!

-Mariam, chirpblog@owlkids.com