RECIPES

from Jenna Rae Cakes and Sweet Treats This dessert is more of a crumble than a square.  When you cut it and lift a piece from the pretty baking dish, the filling will spill out all over the place.  But with the rich, red colour of the strawberries and the lighter hue of the shortbread […]

from Anne Murray Here is a recipe for Anne’s mother Marion Murray’s cherry cake that she made every Christmas. Anne used to love it but now has to make it with gluten-free flour. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup butter2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon lemon extract4 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons

rom Scenic Nova Scotia Cookbook This creamy sauce will satisfy both sole and soul.  Adding a pinch of mustard to cheese sauces brings out the flavour of the cheese. Serves 6-8 Ingredients 2 lbs (1 kg) of de-boned sole or haddock fillets 10 oz (300 g) fresh spinach, cooked and drained well 1 medium-sized onion,

from Chop Suey Nation  This is my dad’s “safe” recipe for steamed buns. It was something he made regularly, and a staple in our house when I was growing up. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Ready in 4 hours Makes 24 steamed buns Content and images used with permission by author Ann

(AKA “THE ORIGINAL TFC”)  from Double Happiness Cookbook This fried bird garnered acclaim, fame, and accolades in its lifetime, and not a week goes by without someone asking me about this infamous dish. We took an original Taiwanese flavour profile, added Western flair, and even made it gluten free. Traditionally, at Taiwanese night markets, it

from Michell’s Soup Nada’s Tips & Tricks: For stove top directions, add an extra cup of water, boil for 15 minutes and simmer for 70 minutes or until beans soften.  We used spinach instead of the green onions. For those hurry-up evenings when life is a flurry of activity, this is the perfect way to

from 300 Best Canadian Bread Machine Recipes Here’s an updated version of Grandma’s favorite. This rich butter-and-egg bread is traditionally made in a ring mold and served hot from the oven. Makes 1 loaf 1.5 lb (750 g) loaf 1 cup milk (room temperature) 250 mL 1 egg 1 3⁄4 tsp salt 3 mL 3

from Cedar Valley Selections Total Prep Time: 20 minutes Total Cook Time: 10-12 minutes Marinading Time: 3-6 hours for best tasteServings: 4 Chicken Kabobs have to be one of the tastiest dishes there is! With the right marinade and a fresh salad, you can’t go wrong for tonight’s family dinner.  The real flavour in this dish comes with the proper marinade. Use

from Lighthearted at Home Easy to make, this creamy soup tastes so much better than anything out of a can.  I usually double this recipe, as I like large servings. Ingredients: 8 oz mushrooms 1 tbsp soft non-hydrogenated margarine ¼ cup minced onion 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup hot chicken stock 1 ½ cups

from Silmy Abdullah, author of Home of the Floating Lily Khichuri is a very traditional Bengali rice and lentil dish. Whether we are hosting guests, or simply enjoying an intimate meal with our family, it is one of the most common dishes found in a Bengali home. It is the ultimate comfort food, and especially a