canadian and comfort food

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Quinoa Fritters

Posted by Canning_Queen  

I created this recipe when I was on a highly restricted diet for 5 months, but I loved it so much that I adapted it a little and it's now a staple for us. It goes especially well with soup. They are also really good dipped in pretty much any kind... MORE»

Recipe #399135

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Light Cream of Tomato and Pumpkin Soup

Posted by spiritussancto  

tastes like summer but warms you through in the middle of winter when there's precious little fresh veggies to be had. this is just a general outline. would lend itself well to substitutions like more milk or evaporated milk, spaghetti squash... MORE»

Recipe #398213

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Moist Cornbread Muffins

Posted by Chef #808063  

The secret is soaking the cornmeal in the buttermilk overnight (included in prep time). It makes it nice and soft and moist. Enjoy with chili, or butter and honey for dessert. MORE»

Recipe #396320

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Autumn Root Stew

(1 reviews) Posted by Jagash Vanhal  

This is is the perfect recipe for harvest time or for a long cold winter. The ingredients are quite affordable and the yield is high. It is very filling and nutritious as well as freezing fairly well. This is an original creation. MORE»

Recipe #394399

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Tomato Barley Soup With Thyme

Posted by Canning_Queen  

I made this up quick when I had limited ingredients in the house, and unexpected company on their way for a meal. It's great comfort food and easy to make. I like to have nice crusty loaf of bread to serve along with and it makes a very hearty... MORE»

Recipe #393500

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Vegan Chocolate Cake

(2 reviews) Posted by Hag chef  

You don't have to be vegan to enjoy this cake, it is fabulous. We were at a cottage with friends of my brothers, in four days we managed to scarf down at least five of these cakes with only five people! It is moist and very tasty. We barely... MORE»

Recipe #392771

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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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Cabbage (And Other Good Stuff) Soup

Posted by Burgz  

This a hearty, comforting, and colourful soup when I was all tomatoed-out and craving cabbage soup. If you have a food processor, the preparation should be really quick and simple. Can also be made in a slow-cooker. Freezes well. MORE»

Recipe #390042

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Ultimate Garlic & Cheese Bread!

Posted by Travelling Journal  

This is a super easy, always delicious recipe for garlic bread with a twist. I got the idea for this recipe when eating out one evening, but developed it on my own. The nice thing about this recipe is that I often use it when I have some... MORE»

Recipe #389937

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Hazelnut Maple-Rum Apples

Posted by Annacia  

Sweet, fragrant baked apples are the ultimate comfort dessert around here. These are a favorite. This is an old recipe from Chatelaine magazine. MORE»

Recipe #388807

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Citrus - Hazelnut Bars

Posted by oilpatchjo  

Another great recipe from Better Homes & Gardens these double citrus bars are sweet and tangy. Especially good with tea in the afternoon. Enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #388641

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Mennonite Cucumbers

Posted by Stylin'Dog  

I'm marrying into a Mennonite family, so I want to learn as many of the 'traditional' recipes as I can. We don't eat a lot of Mennonite dishes, but knowing about them is a great way to get immersed in the culture (and it gives me something to talk... MORE»

Recipe #388461

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Chocolate Cheesecake

Posted by Chef #1200988  

This recipe came from a friend of a friend. She swears it tastes like it came from a gourmet restaurant and will melt in your mouth. It takes a little more effort as it's cooked in a water bath, but well worth the effort. Thanks Janice and Cavel! MORE»

Recipe #387290

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Maple Pudding Chomeur

Posted by katew  

Untried as yet by me. Out of an old Canadian Living. MORE»

Recipe #384877

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Baked Ratatouille

Posted by Sage  

It is the season for this French specialty but couldn't find a recipe that suited me so I came up with this. I found something similar in Epicurious, but I love to add my own touch. I know it is NOT the Authentic Ratatouille but trust me it is... MORE»

Recipe #384794

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Honey Corn-Flake-Crumb Chicken

Posted by Chef #1325519  

Yummy and healthy sweet chicken everyone can enjoy! MORE»

Recipe #384034

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My Lightened Veggie Version of Poppy Seed Chicken

(1 reviews) Posted by Annacia  

The original recipe of Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole belongs to diner524. When I made it to suite my needs she suggested that I post it as a new recipe. Here it is, it's very tasty and the fat has been trimmed significantly. diner524 adds the suggestion that... MORE»

Recipe #381251

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Parsnip and Celery Root Mash

Posted by Ginsugirl  

These are two vegetables that are usually dead cheap at the market, but not enough people know what to do with them. The parsnips can be peeled and cut just like carrots, but the tough skin and larger size of the celery root (aka celeraic)... MORE»

Recipe #380097

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Crispy Golden 'faux-Roasted' Potatoes

Posted by Carol in Oz  

These are crispy and perfectly golden on the outside but tender on the inside! Potatoes that look slow roasted with a tantalising crust in a fraction of the time. Fire up the microwave! MORE»

Recipe #380011

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Trudy's Fish Cakes (Fish and Chips)

Posted by Elly in Canada  

This is a different way to prepare homemade fish and chips all at the same time!! I found this unique recipe in a local newspaper, the writer's 89 year old mother Trudy always made her favourite fish cakes this way. I haven't tried this method... MORE»

Recipe #377363

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