Christmas Activity Book 2023 - Carla O'Neil

KIDS CHRISTMAS Activity & Recipe Book

TAKE A LOOK Inside Welcome to our Kids Christmas Recipe and Activity Book, where the holiday spirit comes alive with delightful recipes and engaging activities designed specifically for little hands.

Inside, your young chefs will discover a magical world of easy-to-make treats like Strawberry Santas and Reindeer cookies. Beyond the kitchen, we've included festive crafts and activities, from DIY ornaments to a hand print wreath, creating lasting memories for the whole family.

Dive in with your little ones and let the joy of the season unfold through the sweet aromas and shared moments.

Happy cooking and crafting!

Carla O’Neil Sales & Marketing 128 Kitchener Road Milford Auckland 0620 021 559 348 carla.oneil@harcourts.co.nz

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Craft Activities

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Puzzles & Colouring

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Recipes

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CRAFT Activities

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TISSUE PAPER Christmas Wreath

You Need Mini Fall Tissue Paper Squares - 5000 Pc. DIY Unfinished Wood Small Floral & Craft Rings Or cardboard to make your own ring Tiny Pom-Poms - 500 Pc. Red & White Striped Satin Ribbon Glue

Scissors Pencil

Step Three

Step One

Step Two

Pour some craft glue on a paper plate and set to the side. Take the green tissue paper squares and wrap them around the eraser end of a pencil. Dip into the craft glue and place on the DIY unfinished wood ring. If the kids want more instruction, you can have them start on the inside of the ring and work their way out. Some kids may just want to place the tissue paper squares where ever they want, which is fine too.

Adding the pom-poms is the next step. Let the kids choose which pom-poms they want. They could do any color, but it's kinda fun to stick with Christmas colours. They just need to dip one side of the pom-poms into the glue and place on the tissue paper.

Step Four

Once the tissue paper squares have covered the wood ring, and the glue has dried a bit, have the kids press down slightly on the tissue paper.

This will spread out the glued on tissue paper.

https://www.fun365.orientaltrading.com/project/tissue-paper-christmas-wreath-craft

Using some Christmas ribbon, add a little bow to the wreath. Just place some glue on the back of the ribbon and press to place on the wreath. I tied the bow for each of the wreaths, but you could let them make their own. Watch the kids enjoy the adorable Tissue Paper Christmas Wreath they just made.

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PAPER CUP ANGEL Luminaries

You Need Crayons Scissors Clear tape LED tea lights (1-2 per angel)

Clear plastic cups Printer paper Pen and sharpie markers

Step One

Step Two

Step Four Roll your plastic cup over a sheet of paper and trace along it’s edges as it rolls. Now you’ll have a curved shape which will fit nicely over your cup. Cut the shape out, and trim off about 1” to 1 ½” off the top (shown by the curved line) so that you’ll have space for the angel’s face.

Cut out different shapes holes (it’s like you’re cutting out a snowflake!)

Step Five

Colour in your curved shape.

Step Three

Open up your folded piece of paper. Use Sharpie markers to add more decorations to your design. Yay! Now your angel has a lovely lacy dress to wear. Cut out and colour a face and pair of wings.

Step Six

Accordion fold your shape.

http://mollymoocrafts.com/paper-cup-angel-craft-luminaries/

Tape your dress, face, and wings onto your plastic cup.

Place 1-2 LED tea lights under each cup to make your angels glow.

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SANTA Sensory

You Need Cardboard Acrylic paint Glue Wheel pasta Rice Parchment paper

Ziplock bag Art tray Googly eyes

Step One Paint the Pasta Pieces Individually paint the wheel pasta pieces white.

Step Two Rice Place the rice in a ziplock bag, add some acrylic paint and shake it up! You will need to do this with both red and white acrylic paint.

Step Four Draw Santa On a piece of paper draw Santa or print off a template from the internet .

Step Five Start decorating With the glue start decorating Santa! Finally adding the googly eyes!

Step Three Let Dry Dump out the noodles/rice on an art tray and let them dry. You may need to use a paintbrush and get the spots where the paint didn’t reach!

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HAND PRINT Wreath

You Need Green cardstock Red pom poms Red craft rhinestones Red ribbon Paper plate Green paint (optional) Step One First cut out the circle centre of your paper plate. Then paint it green.

This is optional as most of the paper plate won’t be shown but a few small pieces may peak through.

Step Two Now cut out your hand prints. Because you need quite a few, you can trace one and then use that to trace the rest. You can also fold over the cardstock 4 times so that when you’re cutting you get 4 hand prints. We used 12 hand prints – 6 lighter green and 6 Christmas tree coloured hand prints.

Step Four Glue on your pom poms and rhinestones. We put 3 together to make them look like holly.

Step Five Finally add a red ribbon bow to the front and a loop of ribbon to the back for hanging.

Step Three Now glue to your paper plate. Alternate the different green hand prints when gluing down.

https://www.thebestideasforkids.com/handprint-wreath/

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SALT DOUGH Christmas Tree Ornaments

You Need Ink pad 4 cups all purpose flour (not self rising) 1 cup table salt 2 cups warm water Acrylic paint Ribbon/string Cookie cutter (or cardboard) Thin tip black sharpie Plaid Mod Podge Gloss Glue White (Sealer) *Can be purchased at Spotlight or The Warehouse Step One Mix the salt dough In a bowl, mix the flour, salt and warm water. Knead it with your hand until all combined. Use a rolling pin to roll it out flat.

Step Two Cut the shape Use a tree cookie cutter and press it into the dough. Then cut a star shape out of cardboard for tracing the star toppers (but you could use a tiny cookie cutter). If you don't have a tree cookie cutter you can use draw a tree into the cardboard and use this to trace the shape.

Step Three Decorate Have the kids press their fingerprints on the tree. Poke a hole on top of the tree and star with a pencil or straw

Step Four Bake Bake at 250 degrees for 3 hours, flipping halfway.

Step Five Start decorating Let them cool for a few hours then use acrylic paint for the star. Have the kids dip their finger on an ink pad and press it into the indents they made.

Use the sharpie and draw string lines between all the fingerprint lights.

Write the year or name and seal with mod podge. Tie a ribbon and you're done!

https://www.craftymorning.com/salt-dough-fingerprint-christmas-tree-ornaments/

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REINDEER HEADBAND Craft

You Need Kraft paper or brown card stock Coloured card stock (in pink, red, dark brown, and cream) Red glitter card stock (optional) Scissors Glue stick Reindeer template (see link below) Instructions Step One Download the free printable reindeer template, print, and cut out the pieces.

Step Two Glue the inner ears to the reindeer’s head.

Step Three Position the muzzle in between and slightly below the eyes and glue in place.

Step Four Glue the red glitter nose in the middle of the muzzle.

Step Five Place the pink cheeks on either side of the muzzle and glue in place.

Step Six Glue the antlers on top of the reindeer’s head, one on each side.

Step Seven Use glue, tape, glue dots or a stapler to secure the headband extensions on either side of the completed reindeer head. Place the rectangles so the bottom lines up with the bottom of the reindeer head.

https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/reindeer-headband-craft/

Link to download template: https://www.simpleeverydaymom.com/reindeer-headband-craft/

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2-INGREDIENT SILKY-SMOOTH Play Dough

You Need 2 cups cornstarch About 1 cup inexpensive hair conditioner Food coloring (optional) Step One Place the cornstarch in a large bowl.

Step Two Mix in the hair conditioner with your hands–it will just start coming together and it will be pliable and very, very smooth. If desired, add a drop or two or food colouring.

Step Three You may need to add more conditioner as you go. Use food colouring to colour as desired. Keep covered when not in use.

Note Don’t use the expensive hair condition or lotion, but we do recommend something that is either scent-free or a scent that you/your kids like.

https://ourbestbites.com/2-ingredient-silky-smooth-play-dough/

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HARCOURTS PAPER Gingerbread House

You Need Gingerbread house template Scissors Markers Tape OR Gluestick Step One

Step Three Print the gingerbread house template from the link below.

Use scissors to cut out the house and the roof.

Step Four

Step Two Use coloured markers or watercolors to decorate your gingerbread house.

https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/paper-gingerbread-house/

Fold the tabs inwards. Fold the house together, and tape the edges and roof on.

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BUILD A Reindeer

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BUILD A Santa

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BUILD A Christmas Tree

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BUILD A Christmas Tree

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LETTER TO Santa Write your letter by 27th November to receive a postcard from Santa.

From 28th November to 21st December Santa will reply to you by email. https://writetosanta.nzpost.co.nz/ Or send a letter physically to Santa Claus, c/o Santa’s Workshop, North Pole 0001.

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CHRISTMAS Puzzles

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COLOUR Me In

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COLOUR Me In

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COLOUR Me In

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COLOUR Me In

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COLOUR Me In

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COPY THE Reindeer

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SPOT THE Difference

Can you spot the 7 differences between these two pictures?

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CHRISTMAS Maze

Can you help Santa find his elf to help get the presents ready for Christmas?

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CHRISTMAS Word Search

WORDS TO FIND! Tree Cookies Gingerbread Mistletoe Reindeer Stockings

Carols Elves Lights Presents Santa Rudolph

Sleigh December Holly Ornaments Wreath

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CHRISTMAS I-Spy Can you find all of the hidden Christmas Items?

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CONNECT The Dots

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CHRISTMAS Recipes

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WEET-BIX Reindeer Bikkies

Ingredients 4 Sanitarium Weet-Bix, crushed ½ cup rolled oats ¾ cup flour ½ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 100g margarine 2 tablespoons golden syrup ¼ cup boiling water 1 teaspoon baking soda

Step One Preheat the oven to 160°C. Line trays with baking paper.

Icing 1 cup icing sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa 1 tablespoon margarine Boiling water

Step Four Mix the boiling water and baking soda together then pour into the margarine mixture. Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.

To Decorate Chocolate melts Cranberries or raisins White chocolate drops for mouth, eyes and nose Pretzels for antlers.

Prep 20 Min

Cook 20 Mins

Step Two Place the Weet-Bix, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar and cocoa in a large bowl and mix to combine.

Step Three Place the margarine and golden syrup in a saucepan and heat gently until melted.

Step Fix Place tablespoons of the mixture onto the trays. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Place on a rack to cool.

Decorate Total 15 mins 55 mins

Serves - Recipe makes about 22 Bikkies

https://www.sanitarium.com/nz/recipes/a-z/reindeer-bikkies

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EASY KITKAT Christmas house

Ingredients 290g Nestle Bakers Choice White Choc Melts 290g 680 g Nestle KitKat Milk Chocolate Block 170g 340 g Nestle KitKat Gold Block 170g 13 ALLEN’S Jaffas 33 assorted Nestle Smarties 2 Nestle Frekles 45 g Nestle KitKat Original Bar 45 g Nestle KitKat Gold Bar 190 g ALLEN’S Party Mix 190g , to decorate

Step Four Place the remaining white choc melts in a piping bag fitted with a fine plain nozzle. Drizzle a little of the white choc melts over the roof and decorate with Allens’s Jaffas. Reserve 7 Smarties. Drizzle a little of the melts over roof eaves and decorate with remaining Smarties. Using the picture as a guide, secure Frekles to front and back walls to decorate.

Serves - 1 house

Step Five Cut fingers off KitKat from the KitKat Original Bar. Cut each KitKat finger in half crossways to form 4 even pieces. Using the picture as a guide, secure pieces to the sides of the house to form windows. Pipe a little of the white choc melts between KitKat pieces to form a window. Cut a piece from the KitKat Gold Bar to form a door and secure to front of house. Using a little of the white choc melts, secure 1 of the reserved SMARTIES to the door.

Step One Place the melts in a heatproof bowl set over a bowl of simmering water (don’t let the bowl touch the water). Use a metal spoon to stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step Six Secure remaining Smarties to bottom window eaves (3 per side). Use a little of the white choc melts to form snow on top of roof and window eaves. Use Allen’s Party Mix to decorate the KitKat house as desired.

Prep 55mins

Cook 5mins

Total 1 hour

Step Two Meanwhile, trim two of the KitKat Milk Chocolate Blocks to make the front and back walls with 10cm gables.

Step Three Spoon Nestle Bakers Choice White Choc Melts over sides of the KitKat to assemble the house on board. Once walls are secure, spoon Nestle Bakers Choice White Choc Melts over edges of KitKat Gold Blocks to secure roof to walls.

https://www.recipes.com.au/recipe/easy-kitkat-christmas-house

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CHEESE Rolls

Both the filling and the prepared uncooked rolls can be made in advance.

Keep the filled uncooked rolls in the freezer ready to pull out, defrost and bake off when you need them.

Step Five This mixture can be made in advance and stored in a container in the fridge for up to a week.

Ingredients 370 ml evaporated milk 1 cup cream 1 small onion, grated (about 1/4 cup) 1 tsp mustard powder 1/2 tsp fine white pepper 500 g edam cheese, grated 1 32g packet of onion soup powder about 35 slices sandwich bread mayonnaise, or softened butter, to spread

Step Six To cook rolls, preheat oven to 180˚C and line 2 oven trays with baking paper.

Step One Place evaporated milk in a pot with cream, onion, mustard powder and pepper.

Step Two Heat until almost boiling.

Step Seven Spread one side of each slice of bread with mayonnaise or butter and remove crusts if desired (traditionally they aren’t removed).

Step Eight Spread 2 tbsp of the cooled cheese mixture on the unbuttered side of each slice, and then roll up firmly, placing joined-edge down on the prepared tray.

Step Nine Bake until crisp and golden (15-20 minutes).

Step Ten Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Step Three Remove from heat, add cheese and soup powder and stir until cheese has melted and sauce has thickened.

Step Four Allow to cool before using (it will thicken further as it cools).

https://www.langbein.com/recipes/southland-cheese-rolls/

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STRAWBERRY Santas

Ingredients 20 medium-large strawberries, hulled for a flat base 100g Philadelphia Light cream cheese (Note: other brands of cream cheese can be too runny for this recipe; this is the one we've found works best.)

4-6 tsp icing sugar, to taste 40 mini dark-choc bits or chocolate chips Step One Cut the top third off each berry and reserve. Stand berry bases on a serving platter.

Step Two Mix cream cheese and icing sugar until smooth and creamy.

Step Three Pipe or spoon 1 tsp cream onto flat berry tops.

Step Four Place reserved berry tops on top. Use the smallest piping nozzle to pipe mixture onto the tip of each strawberry "hat" (pompom) and onto "chest" (button).

Step Five Use tweezers to place 2 chocolate pieces onto each cream "face" (eyes).

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Makes: 20

http://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/9539516/Recipe-Strawberry-santas

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EASY Pavlova

Ingredients 4 egg whites 1 1/2 cups caster sugar 1 tbs cornflour 1 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbs hot water 600 ml thickened cream 1 punnet strawberries 1 punnet blueberries 6 passionfruit Prep 20mins

Cook 1.5 hours

Total 1 Hour 50 min

Serves - 1 Pavlova

Step One Preheat your oven to 140°C. Step Two Place egg whites, caster sugar, vinegar, cornflour, vanilla and hot water into a mixing bowl.

Step Three Beat on high until stiff peaks form. Around 15 mins. Make sure all sugar is dissolved by rubbing a little bit between your fingers and feeling for grains of sugar.

Step Four Place on a lined baking tray, in a circular shape. Cook for 1 and a half hours. Turn off your oven and leave meringue inside to cool completely.

Step Five Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.

Step Six Spread the cream over the base thickly.

Step Seven Slice the strawberries and lay over the cream. Sprinkle on the blueberries and dollop passionfruit pulp over the top.

https://www.kidspot.com.au/kitchen/recipes/easy-pavlova-recipe/

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EASY Christmas Biscuits

Ingredients Reindeer Biscuits 20 mini star-shaped pretzels 10 red M&Ms 20 candy eyes 10 Tim Tam biscuits (see note) 50g dark chocolate, melted, cooled Bauble Biscuits 90g dark chocolate, melted, cooled 3 rainbow sour straps, cut lengthways into thin strips 10 Venetian biscuits M&Ms and M&Ms minis, to decorate Pudding Biscuits 90g white chocolate, melted, cooled 10 milk chocolate digestive biscuits (see note) 20 mini red M&Ms 2 watermelon cloud lollies, thinly sliced

Step One Make Reindeer Biscuits: Using picture as a guide, attach pretzels, M&Ms and candy eyes to Tim Tam biscuits using melted chocolate. Refrigerate until set.

Step Two Make Bauble Biscuits: Place melted chocolate in a small snap-lock bag.

Snip off 1 corner. Using picture as a guide, fold sour strap pieces into small bows, securing with a little chocolate. Pipe chocolate onto biscuits . Attach bows, M&Ms and mini M&Ms to biscuits. Refrigerate until set.

Step Three Make Pudding Biscuits: Place melted chocolate into a small snap-lock bag. Snip off 1 corner. Using picture as a guide, pipe chocolate over top of each biscuit to form ‘custard’. Decorate with mini M&Ms and cloud lollies . Refrigerate until set.

Prep 1 hour Serves - 30 biscuit

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/easy-christmas-biscuits-recipe/

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REINDEER CHOC Crispy cakes

Ingredients 150g dark chocolate 50g butter 2 Tbsp honey 120g rice crispy cereal To Decorate 24 pretzels 24 edible candy eyeballs 12 red smarties Step One Line a 12 hole muffin tin with muffin cases.

Step Six Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, dividing equally between the 12 cases.

Step Seven Working quickly, decorate each crispy cake with 2 pretzels, 2 edible candy eyeballs and a red smartie, to make reindeer antlers, eyes and nose.

Step Eight Once decorated, pop the crispy cakes in the fridge to chill for an hour or so until set.

Step Two Break the chocolate into chunks and place in a large microwave safe bowl.

Step Three Add the butter and honey to the bowl, then pop it into the microwave and heat in short bursts of around 30 seconds, stirring in between, until the chocolate has melted. Be careful not to overheat.

Step Four Stir well to completely combine the ingredients, then add the rice crispy cereal to the bowl.

Step Five Carefully mix together until the cereal is completely coated in the chocolate mixture.

https://www.eatsamazing.co.uk/christmas/christmas-treat-recipes/easy-rudolf-reindeer-chocolate-crispy-cakes-recipe

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FRUIT CHRISTMAS Trees

Ingredients 1 ripe pineapple 1 pear (a little underripe works best) 2 mandarins, peeled and segments separated 3 kiwifruit, ends trimmed then chopped into sixths with skin left on 1 packet of strawberries, stems removed 1 packed of blackberries, blueberries or raspberries 1-1/2 cups red grapes 1-1/2 cups green grapes 1 bamboo skewer toothpicks Step One Slice top and bottom off pineapple then cut a thin slice from the top.

Press a star-shaped cookie cutter into the center of the thin slice then set star aside. Slice a little off the sides of the pineapple at an angle to create a cone shape. Push the bamboo skewer through the center, then skewer the pear on top, leaving the top of the skewer uncovered (you'll skewer the star on top at the end.)

Step Two Place pineapple onto a serving tray then insert toothpicks around pineapple and pear at a slight angle, breaking a little off if necessary, then add fruit. I found it easier to place most of the bigger fruit first then fill in with the smaller fruit like grapes. Add the pineapple star to the top of the skewer then serve.

https://iowagirleats.com/fruit-christmas-tree/

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CHRISTMAS Choc Bark

Ingredients 6 Arnott’s Salada Original Crispbread 160g (1 cup, lightly packed) brown sugar 125g salted butter, chopped 2 x 180g blocks dark chocolate, melted 100g white chocolate, melted 50g green and red M&M’s Minis Silver balls/sprinkles, to decorate

Step One Preheat oven to 180/160 fan forced. Line a 20 x 30cm slice pan with baking paper, allowing the paper to overhang the 2 long sides. Place crispbread over the base of the prepared pan in an even layer.

Step Two Combine the sugar and butter in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until butter melts and the mixture is smooth. Bring to the boil. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds or until thickened.

Step Three Pour the sugar mixture evenly over the crispbread. Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes or until sugar mixture is bubbling.

Step Four Pour the dark chocolate over the crispbread and use a palette knife to smooth. Set aside until set.

Step Five Drizzle over white chocolate and sprinkle with M&M’s and silver balls/sprinkles. Set aside until set completely. Break into pieces to serve.

https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/christmas-crack-recipe/nqr8h5kf

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FRESH CUCUMBER Roll Ups

Ingredients 1 cucumber 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened to room temperature 1/2 cup of matchstick carrots a capsicum (or two, if you want varied colors) some optional herbs Step One Soften cream cheese to room temperature and mix with a spoon to soften.

Step Two Wash and dry your cucumber. Using a vegetable peeler, slice into really thin strips (thinner cucumbers work best).

Step Three Cut capsicum into matchstick pieces. I used a quarter each of red and yellow, but you could just use one or the other if it’s easier.

Step Four Spread a thin layer of cream cheese down each cucumber slice. On one end, place a handful of carrots and capsicum, along with fresh herbs if desired (optional).

Step Five Roll up and serve!

https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/fresh-cucumber-roll-ups/

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WHITE CHRISTMAS Slice

Ingredients White Chocolate Dried Cranberries Toasted Slivered Almonds Sultanas Disiccated Coconut Rice Bubbles or Rice Krispies Step One Melt The Chocolate - You can do this step in the microwave or Thermomix or in a double boiler on the stovetop.

Step Two Add The Remaining Ingredients - Add all the remaining ingredients and stir to combine until all of the dried fruits, nuts and Rice Bubbles are coated with the melted chocolate.

Step Three Press Into Tin - Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking tin and chill in the fridge.

Step Four Chill the slice in the fridge for a minimum of 3-4 hours (preferably overnight) Step Five Cut into slices using a small and sharp serrated knife

https://bakeplaysmile.com/white-christmas-slice/

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CHRISTMAS Fudge

Ingredients 400g dark (70% cocoa), milk or white chocolate, chopped 1 cup (250ml) sweetened condensed milk 60g unsalted butter To decorate 10-12 candy caramels, crushed ¼ cup edible silver sprinkles 6 peppermint candy canes, crushed

Step One Line a 10cm x 20cm loaf tin with non-stick baking paper+.

Step Two Place the chocolate, condensed milk and butter in a glass bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until smooth and glossy.

Step Three Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Add the toppings of your choice. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight until set.

Step Four Cut the fudge into small squares. Keep refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to gift or serve.

Step Five To gift the fudge, wrap sheets of non-stick baking paper and simply tie the ends with string or ribbon, or cut squares of non-stick baking paper and place them in a egg cartons. Makes 16 squares

https://www.donnahay.com.au/recipes/desserts-and-baking/christmas-fudge

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LUNCHBOX PINWHEELS With ham, cheese and corn

Ingredients Lunchbox pinwheels basic pizza dough (see recipe below) ½ cup tomato relish 100 g shaved ham sliced 1 cup pizza cheese grated ½ cup whole corn kernels 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon milk for egg wash Basic pizza dough 4 teaspoons yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 1¾ cups warm water 4 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons olive oil for oiling bowl

Step Four Place the dough in a clean, lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave to rest in a warm place for about 45 minutes or until doubled and puffed up.

Step Five Remove from the bowl and knead again for 2-3 minutes, then quarter the dough and shape into pizza bases (or leave whole for the following recipes).

Instructions - Lunchbox Pinwheels Step One Preheat the oven to 185°C fanbake and line two trays with baking paper.

Step Two Halve the pizza dough and roll each half into a large rectangle (about 30cm x 25cm) on a lightly floured surface.

Instructions - Basic pizza dough Step One In a small bowl, combine the yeast, sugar and water and mix well. Leave for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

Step Three Spread rectangles with tomato relish and scatter with ham, cheese and corn.

Step Two Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl and make a well in the centre.

Pour the wet yeast mixture into the flour and form into a dough with your hands.

Step Three Carefully roll up dough from long side to form a log. Cut log into 10-12 pieces and arrange cut-side up in a spiral on tray. Brush with egg wash.

Repeat with second log and tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes until deep golden and puffed.

Step Three Transfer to a clean, floured surface and knead for 5-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If too sticky, add a little flour; if too dry, add a teaspoon of water.

https://nadialim.com/lunchbox-pinwheels-with-ham-cheese-and-corn/

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WHAT’S ON IN AUCKLAND This Christmas!

Farmers Santa Parade - Sunday 26th November from 12pm https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/farmers-santa-parade-0

Santa's Enchanted Forest - A magical Christmas experience at Smith & Caughey's https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/santas-enchanted-forest Santa's Mail Machine - Post a letter to Santa this Christmas at Commercial Bay https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/santas-mail-machine Smith & Caughey's Christmas Windows - Christmas magic on Queen Street https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/smith-caugheys-christmas-windows-0 Christmas in Te Komititanga - Free open air Christmas performances and large, colourful decorations throughout December https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/christmas-te-komititanga Christmas at Skycity https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/christmas-te-komititanga Auckland Live Christmas in the Square https://heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-events/christmas/lego-christmas-aotea-square

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HAVE A VERY Merry Christmas