Recipezaar: Ontario,Historical/Traditional recipes

Mennonite Veal With Dumplings

Sun, 18 Nov 2001 11:41:00 -0500

One of my favourites, based on a recipe I found in Food that Really Schmecks (written by Edna Staebler). This is supposed to be plain old-fashioned comfort food, in case you're wondering about the lack of seasonings. It's wonderful when you just want something homey. Feel free to experiment with veggies; I've used green beans once, plus I add celery sometimes. This is a real treat particularly for dumpling lovers. -- posted by Lennie

Award-Winning Butter Tarts

Sun, 25 Nov 2001 13:36:10 -0500

Butter tarts are a Canadian tradition. Waaaay back in the 1970s, a national contest here in Canada concluded that these butter tarts, originating from Wilkie's Bakery in Orillia, Ontario, were the best. I certainly think so and it's the only recipe I use. Add a sprinkle of toasted walnuts when you add the raisins, if you wish, or use only walnuts if you don't like raisins. -- posted by Lennie

Chefy's Rice Pudding

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:18:26 -0500

By request, from Georgian Bay Gourmet. -- posted by Derf

Browned Rice

Tue, 29 Jan 2002 17:18:27 -0500

by request, from Georgian Bay Gourmet. I'm going to try this cut in half. -- posted by Derf

Baked Macaroni with Cheese and Tomatoes

Tue, 19 Feb 2002 14:11:08 -0500

I haven't made this in years, so was very pleased to find it again as I was browsing through some of my older cookbooks. It's very homey and makes for a great dinner. Prep time includes boiling the macaroni. -- posted by Lennie

Malt Fruit Bread

Sun, 10 Mar 2002 08:48:03 -0500

good, filling and very tasty loaf bread.found this recipe in an old copy of Good Housekeeping from 1973.takes awhile to prepare--but it keeps well. -- posted by carol ann in canada

The Only Cabbage Rolls

Thu, 02 May 2002 20:52:44 -0400

This recipe comes from my mother with a few revisions. Even she agreed that they were better. Once you make these, they are "the only cabbage rolls" that you'll want from now on. -- posted by Paul Elliott

Coleslaw Dressing

Mon, 13 May 2002 18:19:41 -0400

With some of this prepared and waiting in your fridge, and a package of the shredded cabbage coleslaw mix you can buy, you can have a salad on the table in minutes! Recipe easily doubles, or you can also easily just make half. I originally got this recipe from a friend, but I cut back the sugar and changed the type of vinegar used. -- posted by Lennie

Bread-And-Butter Pickles My Way

Tue, 21 May 2002 22:17:13 -0400

I use the slicing blade on my Cuisinart to make the slicing job fast and easy. I have monkeyed around with this recipe since the early 1980s, and about 10 years ago I settled on this combination of ingredients. I don't process them (I did once and I found the texture of the pickles suffered) but you certainly can if you wish. You can also store them in the fridge (if you have room) if you have safety concerns about not processing them; they'll be eaten pretty fast so won't be taking up a lot of room for long! -- posted by Lennie

Orzo & Spinach Stuffing

Mon, 04 Nov 2002 23:10:15 -0500

I have not made this but I think it would be a different change from the traditional cornbread stuffing we eat at Thanksgiving time. This was exported from Mastercook. I found it on Recipe Source. (enough for 8-10 lb turkey) -- posted by James Craig

Green Tomato Mincemeat

Tue, 17 Dec 2002 20:09:30 -0500

Recipes for green tomatoes are a necessity for anyone who persists in growing tomatoes in a climate that is guaranteed to have a frost just as the first few ripen. I thought this was a pretty strange idea at first, but I did have all those #$%& green tomatoes. Regular mincemeat I find too sweet and rich. Regular mincemeat needs something mild and slightly astringent to tone it down.... something like.... green tomatoes! -- posted by Jenny Sanders

Never Fail Pie Crust

Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:13:20 -0500

My mom's perfect pie crust receipe. It is easy to roll out, is tender and flaky, and freezes quite well. -- posted by Matthew Dufresne

Quaker Punch

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 20:01:54 -0400

Quakers abhor violence, and many abjure alcohol, although most believe in 'temperance' rather than 'abstinence'. However, they have no objections to double entendres. This is a lovely, refreshing summer time drink. I made it by the gallon for an August wedding last year and it was a big hit. -- posted by Jenny Sanders

1898 Potato Dumplings

Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:10:33 -0400

From "The Galt Cookbook", published in 1898. I have adapted it slightly, by adding quantities and instructions. To my complete surprise these remind me a little of "Lo Bak Go", (Dim Sum popular at Chinese new years.) The good ladies of Galt are no doubt rolling in their graves, but I serve these with a good whack of chile-garlic sauce 'cause that's how I like my Lo Bak Go too. These are not the sort of thing to make from scratch, but from the leftovers of a ham-and-potato meal. They are easiest to mix if the potatoes are still warm, so set them on to poach as you clean up after dinner. Then, they can be fried up when you want them. Keep cakes wrapped in the fridge until ready to fry. They will keep for a couple days, so you don't have to fry all of them at once. I should also note that I use an unsalted smoked ham, so you may wish to reduce or eliminate the salt if your ham is salted. -- posted by Jenny Sanders

Canadian Braised Partridges

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:56:17 -0400

Good with wild rice, orange-grapefruit salad, and hot rolls. -- posted by Iowahorse

Braised Caribou

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:56:17 -0400

Wonderfull on chilly nights. -- posted by Iowahorse

Breaded Pronghorn Cutlet

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:56:18 -0400

Wonderfull use for Antelope -- posted by Iowahorse

Deep-Fried Wild Turkey

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:56:20 -0400

Better than you can Imagine! Cook Time varies.. -- posted by Iowahorse

Grilled Antelope Steak

Tue, 30 Sep 2003 20:56:22 -0400

-- posted by Iowahorse

Chili Pheasant

Thu, 02 Oct 2003 19:59:51 -0400

Yes,..it's just as good as it sounds! -- posted by Iowahorse

Elmer's Mustard Fried Venison

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 20:00:30 -0400

A baked potato and a green dinner salad rounds out a delicious meal. -- posted by Iowahorse

Deer in Beer

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 20:00:32 -0400

Unique -- posted by Iowahorse

Onion-Cheese Dip Mix

Fri, 10 Oct 2003 20:00:52 -0400

Great for get-togethers -- posted by Iowahorse

Moose Stew

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:01:21 -0500

Great stew,..ad at least 15 min. to cooking time. You'll see why in recipe. -- posted by Iowahorse

Aunt Carolyn's Moose Pot Roast

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:01:22 -0500

This one from down home. She got this off the 'net somewhere,..but it is sooo good I call it all hers. -- posted by Iowahorse

Easy Moose Rump Roast

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:01:23 -0500

So nice you'll try it twice. -- posted by Iowahorse

Moose Roast with Cranberry Gravy

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:01:23 -0500

Times will vary. -- posted by Iowahorse

Captive Canyon Moose Roast

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:01:25 -0500

Time does depend on thickness and cut of meat. -- posted by Iowahorse

Caribou Roast in Gin

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:02:00 -0500

Right Tasty! Cook times vary with roast size. -- posted by Iowahorse

Orange Glazed Caribou Roast

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:02:02 -0500

A friend found this on the net and had me cook it. A very good use for Caribou roast. -- posted by Iowahorse

Grouse with Pear Sauce

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:02:08 -0500

-- posted by Iowahorse

Red Mountain Barbecued Bear

Sat, 01 Nov 2003 20:02:14 -0500

Tender,..but time will vary with each roast. That's the Game game. -- posted by Iowahorse

French Fried Skunk

Tue, 04 Nov 2003 20:00:11 -0500

Not for everyone, but good. -- posted by Iowahorse

Oven-Braised Teal

Tue, 04 Nov 2003 20:00:12 -0500

Also for: Doves, quail, snipe, woodcock, grouse, pheasant & rabbit -- posted by Iowahorse

Spiced Bear Roast

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 20:01:00 -0500

-- posted by Iowahorse

Balsamic-roasted Baby Potatoes & Carrots

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 20:00:38 -0500

The wonderful flavour infusion of garlic, thyme & balsamic vinegar in your basic veggies! -- posted by CountryLady

Creamed Onions & Carrots

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 20:00:04 -0500

This is an old-fashioned dish but the addition of wine & mustard makes it rather luxurious! It can be made up to 3 days in advance. -- posted by CountryLady

Root Mash

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 20:00:08 -0500

This recipe from Harrowsmith Country Life is a delicious blending of flavours! As a bonus, the mixture (your choice) is a great veggie disguise for those "picky" eaters at the table. -- posted by CountryLady

Christmas Jewel Canes

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:00:21 -0500

This is the Christmas morning fruit bread that I make every year for my family. It makes 2 large or 3 small canes and if you do not ice them - they can be frozen for later use. Christmas is not the same without this treat. -- posted by laursy

Spinach and Goat Cheese Turkey Breast

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 20:11:53 -0500

An easy and tasty alternative to the whole bird. -- posted by remdev

Carnation Maple Muffins

Mon, 24 Jul 2006 22:23:45 -0400

My Mum got this recipe from a can of Carnation evaporated milk in the 80s and it's been a family favourite ever since. It's not listed among the Carnation website's current list of recipes at www.nestle.ca so I thought I should do my best to save this classic recipe from extinction. The original recipe calls for "1/4 cup shortening"; we use 3 tablespoons of (corn) oil. It also calls for 1/2 cup of maple syrup, but we found 3/4 cup was even better :) We also cut out the 1/2 teaspoon of salt from the original recipe. Use medium grade maple syrup (not the "light" stuff) if possible. Finally, be sure to use *evaporated* milk, not condensed milk! -- posted by Pepita

Apple/Apricot Sauce for Pork

Sun, 08 Oct 2006 20:31:23 -0400

This recipe is simple to prepare and is a nice, sweet compliment to a savory pork dish. -- posted by Gourmet 64

Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Fri, 15 Dec 2006 16:48:59 -0500

This soup is creamy in texture and buttery in flavor,and it looks beautiful if you garnish the soup with homemade croutons and chives. -- posted by Chef #407788 Evelinkamalinka

Hot Apple Eggnog

Sat, 16 Dec 2006 15:27:05 -0500

A great Christmas drink, just sit back, sip and smile..it will be over soon. -- posted by Dancer^

Pumpkin Pie

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 21:51:25 -0500

This is the only pumpkin pie I make. It came from the TV show Cityline. Lucy Waverman's recipe. -- posted by cookalot #2

Build Your Own Canadian Cranberry and Herb Turkey Burgers!

Mon, 19 May 2008 01:37:13 -0400

Build your own burger - the recipe here is for a low-fat cranberry and herb turkey burger, with LOTS of options! Plump semi-dried Canadian cranberries and fresh chopped herbs are added to lean, low-fat turkey mince for a moist and flavourful burger, and without the guilt! I have offered the bacon, cheese, assorted condiments and the burger bun as an option; if you are REALLY watching your calories and fat intake, just go with the plain burger and a lovely crispy mixed salad on the side. Turkey mince can be a little bland, so the addition of the herbs and cranberries adds a real flavour injection. Try to use freshly chopped herbs for the best flavour, if you do use dried herbs, reduce the quantities by half, as dried herbs are more pungent than fresh. If you prefer a slightly sweeter taste, use Craisins, the sweetened dried cranberries that are available in North America and Canada; this recipe has been posted as a thank you to a Canadian friend on Recipezaar, who kindly sent me some Craisins, along with lots of other Canadian goodies! Merci beaucoup! -- posted by French Tart

Canadian - Delicious Maple Baked Chicken!

Fri, 30 May 2008 19:50:55 -0400

Posted for ZWT 4! This chicken is delicious, moist & satisfying! Recipe from Ontario Maple Syrup........... -- posted by Um Safia