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Make it Mini

Make it Mini

Sometimes portion control is a good thing, especially when hosting a party. Whether it is a Halloween, Christmas, or birthday party having smaller portions helps to prevent overindulgence especially if there is an assortment of treats. By making it a mini you also avoid food waste. Here are some easy tips and tricks to help you modify your favourite recipes:

Directions Temperature Time
Cakes, Cupcakes & Muffins

Scoop batter into lined mini muffin pans.

350°F

10 - 12 minutes

Tarts & Quiches

Prebake tart shells according to package directions. 

Spoon filling into warm tart shells.

350°F

20 - 25 minutes

Cheesecake

Place a premade cookie on the bottom of paper-lined muffin cups.

Fill 3/4 full with cheesecake filling. 

350°F

30 - 35 minutes

Cookies

Drop batter by 1 tbsp onto paper-lined cookie sheet.

350°F

7 - 10 minutes

Sandwiches

Cut sandwiches into quarters, use mini buns or croissants, or slice up wraps into wheels.

N/A

N/A

Burgers & Meatballs

Form ground meat mixture into 2 inch sliders or 1 inch meatballs.

375°F

10 - 15 minutes or until fully cooked

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  • Easy
    Pumpkin Tarts

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  • Medium
    COCONUT CUPCAKES

    From large cupcakes to bite-sized mini, these are perfect for every day or birthday.

  • Medium
    Petites Tourtieres

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  • Medium
    Turkey and Quinoa Mini Meat Loaves

    Healthy, nutritious, and pop in your mouth goodness.

  • Easy
    Mini Sausage Quiches

    Quiches are easy with pre-made tart shells.

Muffin to Loaves

Have a favourite muffin or loaf recipe but want to make it the other way? We have the information to do just that.