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Holiday Fire-Starter Kit

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

These pinecone fire starters make wonderful hostess gifts for the holiday season. The recipe was found on www.canadianliving.com. To make this craft you will also need the following: decorative bucket, basket or crock; twigs and evergreen... MORE»

Recipe #400564

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Christmas Tree Preservative

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

Tree preservative helps keep your cut Christmas tree fresh longer than if you only give it water, but why buy expensive tree preservative when you can make your own very cheaply with ingredients you probably already have in just a few minutes of... MORE»

Recipe #399438

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Pepper and Cheddar Shortbread Canapés With Smoked Salmon

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Here's a savoury shortbread appetizer that would be perfect for a celebration such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. This recipe was published in the Dec 19,2007 edition of the Toronto Star. MORE»

Recipe #399436

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Mini Chip Butter Crisps

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I haven't tried to make these delectable looking little cookies yet. It's on my Christmas baking list. This recipe makes a lot (6 dozen) and can be frozen for up to 2 months. I think I got this recipe at the Royal Winter Fair. On the recipe card... MORE»

Recipe #398382

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Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I had misplaced this recipe and recently found it again. When DD was in Kindergarten the children had to take turns bringing a snack to school for everyone to share and DD loved to bring these cookies. I love this recipe because it doesn't require... MORE»

Recipe #398329

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Ragoût De Pattes De Cochon (Pork Stew With Meatballs)

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

This is a traditional Quebecois stew made from pork hocks. I'm looking for recipes that DH remembers from childhood. This one was found on bitsnbites.wordpress.com and grouprecipes.com .The stew is a modification of one by Jehane Benoit, a famous... MORE»

Recipe #398226

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Quick Holiday Cranberry Biscuits

(1 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

Here's a quick accompaniment for turkey or chicken soup. It a good way to use up leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. From Jean Pare's Company's Coming Soups & Sandwiches. MORE»

Recipe #398224

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Mme Benoit's Tourtière

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Tourtière is a French Canadian meat pie which is traditionally served at Christmas. It may be made from pork, beef or a combination of meats sometimes including veal. Different regions in Quebec have their own traditional recipes. Some... MORE»

Recipe #397976

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Simple Ham Spread

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

Here's a very simple and basic ham sandwich spread from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Soups & Sandwiches. You can make this as written, increase the quantity of chopped onion or add things like chopped celery and mustard to add more flavour.... MORE»

Recipe #397918

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Buttermilk Soup

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

A deliciously smooth, sweet soup. My mother used to make sweet milk soups when I was growing up. I think that this kind of soup in customary mainly in Northern Europe. From Jean Pare's Company's Coming Soups & Sandwiches. Cooking time is... MORE»

Recipe #397154

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Microwaved Scalloped Potatoes

(3 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

Here's a quick recipe for scalloped that my family enjoys. There's no cheese in this version. The recipe comes from Company's Coming Microwave Cooking by Jean Pare. MORE»

Recipe #393973

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Microwave Acorn Squash Rings

(2 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I love squash and this is a simple, quick way to prepare it. It's perfect for days when time is in short supply. I like this recipe because there is no additonal sugar. This recipe is from Jean Pare's Company's Coming Microwave Cooking. MORE»

Recipe #393858

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Easy Beef or Vegetarian Enchiladas

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

This is a great weeknight dinner. It takes just over 1/2 hour to get on the table and uses simple, easy to find ingredients. I found the recipe on Chatelaine Magazine's web site. It's also easy to cut the recipe in half. MORE»

Recipe #393590

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Simple Scalloped Potatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

My mother asked me to bring scalloped to Thanksgiving dinner. This is my usual recipe. It's really easy to make. When I first started making it DD asked me to add chopped broccoli to it next time. When she's home I do just that. It adds a nice bit... MORE»

Recipe #393077

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Cut Flower Preservative #1

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I stumbled across this recipe for making your own flower preservative on About.com today. TIPS: To keep your cut flowers fresh you need to give them water & food, protect them from decay or infection plus keep them cool and out of direct... MORE»

Recipe #391799

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Cut Flower Preservative #3

(1 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I stumbled across this recipe for making your own flower preservative on About.com today. TIPS: To keep your cut flowers fresh you need to give them water & food, protect them from decay or infection plus keep them cool and out of direct... MORE»

Recipe #391779

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Easy Sugar-Dusted Amaretti Biscuits

(1 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

I haven't tried this yet. I'm collecting simple cookie recipes to try for Christmas. This was found in The Canadian Living Cooking Collection Muffins and Cookies. MORE»

Recipe #391573

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Easy Lemon Shorties

Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

Another cookie recipe for my "to try" list from Canadian Living Muffins and Cookies. *Preparation time includes 30 minutes refrigeration time MORE»

Recipe #391572

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Baked Sesame Potatoes

(1 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

Here's a twist on the traditional baked potato from Chatelaine Food Express Quickies 2 MORE»

Recipe #391349

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Layered Cabbage Casserole

(2 reviews) Posted by Dreamer in Ontario  

This recipe is almost like cabbage rolls without the work. It serves 8 to 10 so is great for entertaining and, even better, can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen. In fact, the flavour improves when reheated! The recipe comes from a 1983... MORE»

Recipe #389803

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