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B. Voycheshin's Easter Bread With Saffron and Raisins

Posted by les2saw  

This is the decadent version of Easter Bread that I grew up with and that I have made for my family, and that they will make for theirs. My Aunt was married to a nobleman in Spain and used to supply her brother (my dad) and my mom with the... MORE»

Recipe #362703

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Adam's Favorite Creamy-Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

(2 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

I use a large head of cauliflower because Adam thinks that this is the main course as well as appetizer and bed time snack. Normal people would only use about 3 cups of flowerettes (1/2 large head), if you cut back the cauliflower you may want to... MORE»

Recipe #361598

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Nalysnyky (Lynn's Blintz)

(3 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

Mom made this for all the occasions, Thanksgiving, Easter, Christmas, sometimes birthday's if we begged loud enough. My baba taught her, so it is traditional, but it is different than the other's posted here. A little sweet, a little lemony. We... MORE»

Recipe #335775

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Sour Cream Apple Square

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

Another family favorite from the Best of Bridge Collection of Cookbooks. This is a very different cake from any of the others posted in this site, we love the spongy texture of this cake. Somehow, it just hits the spot. It is an excellent cake... MORE»

Recipe #335763

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A Better Borscht (Beet) Soup

Posted by les2saw  

This method was taught to my mom by my paternal "baba" so that her son wouldn't starve after they married. My Ukrainian husband has taken a liking to it and with some compromises we've decided this is the best way. It is different than... MORE»

Recipe #322512

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Special Occasion Pumpkin Roll Aka Hazel's Pumpkin Cake Roll

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

This is from Jean Hoare's cookbook. She is the original owner of the famous Flying Hen Restaurant outside Calgary, Alberta. And this is an excellent cake that is easy to make, it has replaced the traditional pumpkin pie in our house. My son's... MORE»

Recipe #257879

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"we're Going Bananas" Bread

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

Another all time household favorite from "the Best of Bridge" series. Going Bananas is an excellent bread, and our fmaily has enjoyed it for years. 12 minutes to mix, and 60 minutes to bake and the rest is history. MORE»

Recipe #198343

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Christmas Cheesecake

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

Another use for mincemeat. My friend, Dayle, made this for a Sharing Circle evening. I loved it and have made it for the holidays ever since. It sounds strange, but is rich and delicious. This is a big part of our traditional Christmas Eve... MORE»

Recipe #191866

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Easy Papaya Chicken Casserole

(4 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

This is a really simple meal that my husband brought back from Hawaii when he was working there 20 years ago. It's one of his all time favaorites. I credit Mrs. Haberman, for turning him on to fruit in a meat dish. MORE»

Recipe #187171

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Simple Sauerbraten

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

This doesn't have the gingersnaps, and we eat it over buttered egg noodles. I can make it in as little as 25 minutes in the pressure cooker, or leave it in the crock pot all day. My family likes it best out of the oven though. Thanks,... MORE»

Recipe #186934

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Schwartzies Hash Browns

(6 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

Love comfort food? Tired of dry or tough hash brown casseroles? This one freezes well and is definitely good for any time at all. My sons consider it a staple and fight to get the most. From "The Best of Bridge" cookbooks MORE»

Recipe #186933

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Peg's Crispy Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

A really easy, delicious chewy drop cookie that uses up the left over rice krispies after krispie treats. I got this from my next door neighbour, Hazel Bloomfield, a former baker. Excellent and carmelly, one of my kids long time favorites. MORE»

Recipe #182168

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Jam/Jelly Filled Butter Cookies

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

My mom made these excellent buttery rich cookies. They are a soft cookie that melts in your mouth. They are excellent with any kind of jam but chokecherry or raspberry jelly are my favorites. I don't know how many this makes as I always double... MORE»

Recipe #179861

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Fresh Berry Vodka Slush

(1 reviews) Posted by les2saw  

I have a neighbour that brings me raspberries from her everbearing bush. There are only so many batches of jam that one can make. This is the best summer drink ever. This recipe came from my sister, a great cook herself. MORE»

Recipe #178216

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