ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
Members get the best of Betty
Join Free Subscribe to newsletters
Search
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END
 

Snow Season Sports Weekend Fun

Snow Season Gathering

When you come in from the cold after a snowy adventure—or before you head out—flavorful hearty foods top the list! We put together Canadian-inspired food ideas for you and active friends to enjoy. We liked these breakfast, lunch and après-ski edibles so much we hope they inspire you some winter weekend this year.

Tips from the Experts

Betty Crocker Cook - Andi Bidwell

What fun to treat friends to a rib-sticking Canadian snack of French fries topped with peppery chicken gravy—or marinara sauce—and cheese curds!

Senior Food Editor, Betty Crocker Kitchens

Snow Season Party Tips for Home or Away

  1. Bake and decorate Ginger-Ski Men with children or friends. Use as table centerpiece. Or go all out with our gingerbread house that’s an alpine ski chalet!

  2. Find more fun ideas for kids in the Party Guide of our Winter Fun Birthday Party.

  3. Search on ‘snow’ for loads of fun food crafts and cookies!

  4. Did you know that Nanaimo, British Columbia, is the second largest city on Vancouver Island, and lends its name to the famous cookie bar?

  5. Let friends put together their own signature Mix 'n Match Munchies to enjoy when they come in from outdoor activities!

  6. Did you know that après-ski (French for after skiing) refers to going out, having drinks, dancing and generally socializing after skiing?

  7. Have a beer tasting with beer from a colder climate, such as Canadian beer!

  8. Indulge in one of Canada’s favorite bar foods called poutine.

 

Morning

Last- Minute Prep

  • Make Baked Apple-Raisin Oatmeal.
  • Make Maple-Nut Scones.
  • Remember to increase oven to 400°F when baking scones (unless you’ve two ovens)!

Midday

Up to 2 Weeks Ahead

  • Make Hot Buttered Chex® Mix, following recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.

Day Before

  • Make Nanaimo Cookie Bars, store covered in fridge.

Last- Minute Prep

  • Make Alpine Mint Hot Chocolate.
  • Make Sausage and Pizza Bake.

Après Ski

Several Days Ahead

  • Prepare Hot Buttered Rum through Step 2, following recipe’s Timesaving Tips.
  • Decide before grocery shopping whether to make Vegetable Chowder in Bread Bowls or recipe variation, Salmon Vegetable Chowder in Bread Bowls.

Day Before

  • Make Hot Crab Crostini, using recipe’s Do-Ahead Tip.
  • Make Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars; store covered at room temperature.

Last- Minute Prep

  • Assemble and bake Hot Crab Crostini.
  • Finish preparing and serve Hot Buttered Rum.
  • Make selected chowder.
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
 
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_START
ENDECA_EXCLUDE_END