Recipezaar: Prairies,Kid Pleaser recipes

Maple Praline Cheesecake

Sun, 09 Feb 2003 20:06:00 -0500

You can thank The Olde Nunnery in Manitoba for this recipe! -- posted by DiB's

White Chocolate Raspberry Almond Cookies

Tue, 04 Mar 2003 20:05:53 -0500

These cookies are lovely for showers and the holidays. -- posted by DiB's

Tropical Marshmallow Graham Dessert

Mon, 10 Mar 2003 20:08:29 -0500

With a little help from you, your kids or grandkids will be able to make this for your dessert. -- posted by DiB's

Barbecued Pork With Cheese Cornbread

Thu, 05 Jun 2003 20:17:22 -0400

I found this in the Arizona Republic reprinted originally from the Chicago Tribune and thought the combination sounded delightful. When I calculated this recipe out to 8 ponts per serving I was even more thrilled. Tasty and hearty. -- posted by Amber of AZ

Deep-Fried Wild Turkey

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

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

Dried Beef Cheese Ball 3

Wed, 10 Dec 2003 20:01:52 -0500

I had just made this for thanksgiving and my brother ate half of it LOL:) I love this and my family loves it too. I am looking foward to sharing this with you. Cook time includes chilling time. -- posted by Heather Beldin

Autumn Chocolates

Mon, 19 Jan 2004 20:00:16 -0500

I made chocolate dipped candied orange peels and with the leftover chocolate I made these drops. They are yummy and go well with autumn and winter celebrations. -- posted by Lottidawe

Secret Agent One Bowl Brownies

Sun, 30 May 2004 20:00:34 -0400

Why Secret Agent? Because of the secret ingredient, and only you know what it is! Add your favorite liqueur or chocolate chips or nuts to this to make this your own favorite brownie recipe. Super easy and super yummy! -- posted by Tracy Mile

Cheesy Sausage and Pasta Bake

Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:08:15 -0500

Creamy, cheesy pasta with Italian Sausage pieces. A family favourite and wonderful comfort food! -- posted by ~Leslie~

Dessert Lasagna

Mon, 06 Jun 2005 11:34:56 -0400

Yum. This was originally called something else. I don't remember what. My sister renamed it to better fit. Every family reunion, this is a huge hit! -- posted by MissCurious

Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes

Fri, 07 Oct 2005 15:04:10 -0400

Delicious Comfort Food! Very easy to make, and can be made uncooked the night before and then cooked for an easy side on a busy evening. Hope you enjoy! -- posted by ~Leslie~

Caramels

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:56:58 -0400

My oldest daughter always looked for these in the tin of goodies Grandma brought to our house on Christmas. Good luck getting one if she found them first. These take a while but are so creamy good. A great teacher gift. -- posted by Fairy Godmother

Chinese Chicken

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:57:14 -0400

Make early in the day then pop in the oven when needed. -- posted by Fairy Godmother

Apricot Wings

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:57:21 -0400

A yummy sticky appetizer. The kids love these. -- posted by Fairy Godmother

Shipwreck

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:17:55 -0400

A simple casserole for a busy day. I slice everything in my food processor, that really speeds things up in the prep. Great casserole for a potluck dinner and really inexpensive. -- posted by Fairy Godmother

The Best Pastry Recipe Ever!

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:14:57 -0400

This is another recipe from my MIL it's the best pastry recipe I have ever eaten in my life! -- posted by oilpatchjo

Poker Dater Cake

Wed, 26 Oct 2005 15:15:35 -0400

This is a date cake with chocolate chips. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe and has made it for years when company comes. I love dates so this is a favorite of mine. -- posted by oilpatchjo

Meatloaf Stew

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 05:50:29 -0500

My family loved this. Meatloaf is cooked on top of veggies in a slow cooker. When I get home supper is ready! I have added turnips or rutabagas as well, it's a great way to sneak in vegetables! I got the recipe from a Company's Coming cookbook -- posted by Chef #219855

Any Fruit Cobbler-In a Hurry

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 20:10:41 -0500

This is yet another great recipe from my Mother-in-Law whose baking and entertaining in a small farming community is renowned. -- posted by oilpatchjo

Super Easy Chicken Casserole With Stuffing

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 21:46:49 -0500

This recipe is a must try. It is the easiest and tastiest I have ever made. The kids will love it and is great for the working person. -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Grilled Ground Meat Puffs

Tue, 30 May 2006 17:15:20 -0400

There is no flour in this recipe and you can use any ground meat including ham. This is quick and easy. White cream sauce or soup mixed with 3/4 can of milk as a gravy can be served and rice & potatoes. This is a kid pleaser with ketchup, no gravy. -- posted by Montana Heart Song

Tuna Casserole

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 19:03:35 -0400

This is our busy night supper, when I've forgotten to take anything out for supper. Needless to say, we have it quite often! I used to get our babysitter to make this, as it's so simple. She told me recently this recipe got her and her roomates thru nursing school! -- posted by riderfan

Creme De Chocolat

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 20:13:27 -0500

A creamy dessert for a dinner party or snack for the chocoholic. -- posted by HM in Canada

Wayne's Mennonite Noodle Soup

Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:30:04 -0500

This is the soup that my husband grew up on. He comes from a Mennonite Family in Manitoba, and they just call it simply "Noodle Soup" but I would call it chicken noodle soup. Also cooked by the Pennsylvania Dutch ;) This will be unlike any other Chicken Noodle you have had. There are healing qualities in the cinnamon and anise, a great elixer for colds/flu. I love it, hope you do too! -- posted by ~Leslie~

Quick Pudding

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 16:00:26 -0500

From The Mennonite Treasury of Recipes. The raisins are rich in potassium, and this recipe is a good way to add it to your family's diet. I have written delicious beside it in my cookbook, and not too many get such a high rating. I hope it will become one of your favorite desserts as well. -- posted by cookalot #2

Cake Crumb Pudding (A Use for Stale Cake)

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 20:35:57 -0500

A custard type pudding using any type of cake. It can be as plain or as fancy as you want...just add nuts, raisins, or coconut, and top with whipped cream. -- posted by cookalot #2

Delicious Oatmeal Cookies

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 16:56:55 -0500

A cookie that was always there! This recipe makes so many cookies my mother-in-law never ran out. This was a good thing for me as it was a favorite of mine. There are no eggs in this recipe. I think this recipe is as old as dirt. PS. I half this recipe. -- posted by cookalot #2

Grandma Max's Layered Jello Salad

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 21:01:14 -0500

This is one of my favourite memories from going to my Grandma's house. She would make this every Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday and there were hardly any leftovers. My Grandma passed away in 2003 and now her recipe has become a staple in my house during those occasions. I hope you enjoy it has much as my family does! -- posted by Davalyn_rain

Linda's Punch

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 23:24:03 -0500

Easy and festive for any occasion. Pineapple, orange, lime sherbet, and gingerale -- posted by cookalot #2

Pork Burger

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:15:14 -0500

From Manitoba Pork Pamphlet -- posted by cookalot #2

Brownie Pudding

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 16:34:19 -0500

Clipped this out of newspaper. It is a very good pudding and easy to make. -- posted by cookalot #2

Raspberry Treat

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:32:53 -0500

Recipe from St. Amant Cookbook. Submitted by the then Premier of Manitoba, Gary Filmon. This is a delicious dessert, and very pretty with a layer of red. I'm not sure on the size of the box of frozen raspberries I use, so I just put down frozen raspberries. The jello is the small box. -- posted by cookalot #2

Grandma's Boiled Raisin Cake

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:19:40 -0500

My favorite cake. As Recipe Zaar won't accept the word small or large I will write here...Grandma's recipe says a large cup of raisins and a small tsp baking powder. -- posted by cookalot #2

Basic Barbecue Sauce

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 23:35:51 -0500

Recipe is from Manitoba Pork. -- posted by cookalot #2

Date-Filled Oat Cookies

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 16:38:14 -0500

Recipe from the Manitoba Co-operator 1950's I don't add sugar to the date filling. Prep time does not include chilling dough. -- posted by cookalot #2

Chocolate Cake

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:34:55 -0500

This is our family's favorite chocolate cake. The addition of coffee makes a rich tasting cake. Also the oil instead of butter is healthier. I sometimes add grated orange peel. -- posted by cookalot #2

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 22:45:30 -0500

Mom's recipe that I used to make as a kid. I have used canned peaches with good results also. Lovely served warm with ice cream. -- posted by cookalot #2

Caramel Fudge Icing

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:05:42 -0500

my favorite -- posted by cookalot #2

Grandma's Oatmeal Cookies

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 21:43:43 -0500

If my memory is right these are crisp, lacy, and delicious. -- posted by cookalot #2

Mom,s Raisin Cookies

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:17:54 -0500

Loved these as a kid and still love them. They are soft and spicy. I'm guessing at the yield, but the recipe makes oodles. -- posted by cookalot #2

Raspberry Smoothie

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:19:47 -0500

Recipe from a milk carton. I like it because I can use low fat yogurt and milk, and it still tastes rich. -- posted by cookalot #2

Purple Dinosaur Shake

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 23:28:10 -0500

Great for Kids. -- posted by cookalot #2

Peanut Shells and Chicken

Tue, 03 Apr 2007 22:42:04 -0400

Apparently,I named this recipe when I was a kid. It is my all time favorite comfort food. Super easy & super fast for beginner chefs and busy people. -- posted by The Rabid Crafter

Scalloped Chicken and Potatoes Elite

Sat, 05 May 2007 15:29:17 -0400

This uses "pre-cooked" chicken but in this dish nobody will mind at all. -- posted by Annacia

Oatmeal Barley Cookies (Wheat Free)

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:41:42 -0400

Delicious, chewy, relatively healthy oatmeal cookies that do not contain wheat flour. Chocolate chips, raisins, dried cranberries and butterscotch chips all make great add-ins, you can also add more than the amount specified in the recipe. These cookies travel very well in lunchboxes and backpacks. The original recipe came from the Rocking P Ranch in Nanton, Alberta. I found it in a cookbook called The Cowboy Country Cookbook that my dad bought for me at the UFA in Falher, Alberta, not the place you would think to find a great recipe. -- posted by Lille

Stuffed Whole Cabbage

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:25:54 -0500

This twist on cabbage rolls might sound like a lot of work but is quite easy and makes for a great presentation. Your guests will be amazed! It also reheats well and is good cold. This doesn't have the usual tomato based sauce poured on top, but I have done it that way too and both ways are excellent! Be sure you have a clean piece of cheesecloth before starting this recipe. From Food and Drink Magazine, yes AGAIN! -- posted by ~Leslie~

Shepherd's Pie

Sun, 30 Dec 2007 03:47:55 -0500

A wonderful, tasty comfort food from my childhood, made with ground beef and creamy mashed potatoes and a cheese topping. Simple and easy to prepare with a minimum of ingredients and cost. Makes excellent leftovers! -- posted by Carol in Oz

Creamy Delicious Mashed Potatoes

Mon, 31 Dec 2007 15:35:03 -0500

The smoothest, creamiest mashed spuds ever, always popular at my house and NEVER any leftovers! -- posted by Carol in Oz

Tart -N- Toffee Apple Pie

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:57:27 -0500

A new presentation of a seasonal favorite: caramel apples with a twist--in a pie shell! What a combination--sure to please family & friends gathered around the table. The original recipe comes from Taste of Home's *Best of Country Cooking 2003* -- posted by Debber

Summer Fruit Cream Cheese Dessert

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 23:48:59 -0500

Rhubarb and strawberries or raspberries are great combinations--screaming SUMMER! Here is a dessert that will bring a smile even in the midst of the heat and humidity--a trip to the berry patch will be worth the effort in the blazing sun! From *Taste of Home's* Feb-Mar '08 issue recipe cards....yummo! COOKING TIME INCLUDES CHILLING TIME--plan ahead! -- posted by Debber

Flavor-Packed Chicken Wraps

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 13:57:45 -0500

Here's a meal ready in a few minutes if you have all the ingredients on hand, thanks to the folks at Taste of Home magazine! Mix-n-match your favorite flavors--use your creativity to come up with your OWN flavorites! -- posted by Debber

Farmhouse Hearty Mushroom, Asparagus and Bacon Quiche

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:52:37 -0500

Saw this one in Taste of Home's Feb-Mar 08 issue; made a few adjustments to suit our tastebuds, and this is the lovely result! This will put a smile on your face as the aroma wafts through the kitchen! -- posted by Debber

Chicken Pierre

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:46:23 -0400

This was the first meat recipe that my younger brother (Pierre) would reliably eat. He's older now, but this is still a family favorite. The sauce is incredible. It goes great with pasta, and even better on rice. This makes a lot of sauce, you could reduce it, but you'd regret it, people will want more sauce. I've been meaning to try this in a crockpot, if anyone does, let me know how it turns out. -- posted by GottaBeKD

Cathy's Toffee Blondies for C-A-C-H-E

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:21:31 -0400

Oooey, gooey and oh-so-good you'll want to eat 'em all! But really, save some for the next day or two, as they get better with time...and willpower is a good thing to test from time to time! A good friend brought over a batch of these little beauties as a thank you for hosting a homeschooling (CACHE = Coulee Area Christian Home Educators) function. I've made this right in the baking pan, too---with very good results. Allow pan to cool before cutting otherwise the ooey will be really gooey. -- posted by Debber

Mommy's Chicken Gumbo

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 01:12:29 -0400

This is a yummy dish. My mom was on a experimental cooking spree, or she was tierd of the plane old recipes she was always making so she came up with this. Our whole family ate like crazy that night. -- posted by little cooker

Banana Barley Bread

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 23:17:03 -0400

A simple banana bread - no nuts, chocolate chips or other additions. It tastes like the banana bread from Alligator Pear, a sandwich shop in Calgary. -- posted by Lille

Danielle Lapointe's Slow Cooker Kebabs

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 14:08:19 -0400

I wanted tender meat with a bbq charred finish. So I stuffed the skewers of meat into my tiny slow cooker for 4 hours then grilled them for 1 minute on each side. Tender meaty goodness. Be sure to use large chunk pineapple not tidbits! Try this recipe with cubed pork! It's great too! -- posted by Danielle: Canada's Top Cook

Farmhouse Holidays Double Chocolate Praline-Fudge Cake

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:08:28 -0400

Snowflakes drifting by the frosty windows, but inside we're listening to Christmas carols and decorating cut-out cookies. Dad comes and stomps the snow from his boots. Christmas Saturday, and we're ready for a piece of this special fudgy cake to load up our plates, with a glass of icy milk alongside. COOKING TIME includes chilling the cake. Thanks to Gooseberry Patch for another excellent recipe. -- posted by Debber

Christmas Tree-Hunting Punch

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 00:59:36 -0400

Brew up a batch of this, pour into thermos jugs and insulated cups, hop into the car and drive to the Tree Farm to find your perfect Christmas tree. This will warm you up while you traipse through the rows and rows of trees. When you find the perfect tree, then pour a cup of punch, nibble on some Christmas cookies you also thoughtfully packed (needing nourishment after all that hunting!), and enjoy the scenery. If you're lucky there will be some beautifully falling snowflakes to add to the anticipation. Double or triple the recipe for a crowd--this freezes and thaws nicely for another occasion, too. You can adjust this and make it in the crock-pot too. Count on the Gooseberry Patch ladies to come up with another winner! -- posted by Debber

Chocolate Praline Truffles

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:29:30 -0400

What a sweet addition to the holiday platter of Christmas cookies and confections! A bit fussy to make, but WELL WORTH the time and satisfaction of making your own. COOKING TIME includes "standing time" and chilling time....so don't just STAND there--CHILL out darling! Ho Ho Ho! Those gals at Gooseberry Patch sure know what they're doing, now don't they!? -- posted by Debber

Special Occasion Chocolate Truffle Cheesecake

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:35:40 -0400

This is an extravagant splurge, so please cut the pieces in skinny slivers and the calorie count isn't so damaging! Make sure the cream cheese is at room temp for the best consistency of the batter. Try using orange flavoring instead of the usual vanilla--the orange and the chocolate will POP in your mouth. Cooking time does NOT include chilling time...so please PLAN AHEAD---this needs time to chill. Gotta love those folks at Gooseberry Patch--for always publishing such excellent recipes! Mmm-good! -- posted by Debber

Seafood Casserole for Christmas Eve from the Farmhouse

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:12:15 -0400

Getting the kids ready and out the door in time for the traditional Lutheran church's Christmas Eve Children's Worship Service is made MUCH easier with this recipe on hand. Get things ready ahead of time, make a loaf of garlicky French bread, and before the little whipper-snappers have time to realize what's happened, you've eaten a healthy AND festive supper, AND are STILL out-the-door in time for church to hear the story and sing the carols of the Birth of Our Savior! Those lovely ladies at Gooseberry Patch take the credit for coming up with this one. -- posted by Debber

Chicken Scampi from the Farmer's Henhouse

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:04:15 -0400

Since we raise and butcher our own fryer chickens every summer, I'm always on the look-out for new, easy, and delicious chicken recipes to pass along in the newsletter we send our customers. Well, this one is going into the hall-of-fame recipe book at our house! Add more garlic to give your tastebuds and nosebuds a real boost--it just gets better and better. A hearty thanks to the folks at Gooseberry Patch for another fabulous recipe! -- posted by Debber

Christmas Vacation Manicotti Casserole

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:48:36 -0400

When the whole family is home for the holidays, it's nice to have several recipes on hand that you can put together in the afternoon while they're off doing something else, and then be able to sit down together at the table for supper. This recipe is one of THOSE....put together and gather 'round the table to inhale it! Better double this recipe when you have a crowd! The crusty top will be so inviting you'll be drooling from just looking at it! This one comes from Gooseberry Patch's Christmas book (2008). -- posted by Debber

Golden Brown Sour Cream Waffles

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:08:43 -0400

Crispy on the edges, tender cake-like on the inside. A smear of butter, a sprinkle of berries, and a squirt of syrup--are you in heaven or what? I've doubled the original recipe, since we like to pop the leftovers into the toaster/oven later in the week. Thanks to Ken Haedrich's "Country Breakfast" for the original recipe. -- posted by Debber

Loaded Scrambled Eggies With Cream Cheese

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:44:17 -0400

Are you kidding? You are NOT going to believe what your mouth is telling you! Don't bother explaining--just enjoy it. If you can get your hands on some FARM FRESH eggs...these will be all the better for it. I'm on a Gooseberry Patch kick lately....they've got some WINNERS--and this one proves it! -- posted by Debber

Not-Just-For-Summer Pancake S'mores

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 23:28:33 -0400

How about serving these in the middle of winter, maybe the morning of the annual ice-skating party with the kids in the neighborhood or the 4-H club? And you don't even need a campfire! Thanks to the good ladies over at Gooseberry Patch for their inventive recipe-making skills! -- posted by Debber

Farmhouse Holiday Cranberry Sipper

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:39:45 -0400

This will be what you want to tote along on the annual "Christmas Tree" picking-out expedition. Heat it up, pour into the Thermos, and toddle off to the woods singing Christmas carols. What a happy little party you and your companions will make! DID YOU KNOW? Wisconsin is the nation's TOP PRODUCER of the lovely (and humble) cranberry that makes for such beautifully colored dishes during the holidays. The original recipe comes from a spice ad in Gourmet magazine (2007). -- posted by Debber

Ben's Terrific Truffles for Gift-Giving

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:00:27 -0400

From an earlier era, found in a pile of recipes, handwritten in little boy printing! Must've been a good recipe or he surely wouldn't have gone to the trouble of printing it out like that. COOKING TIME is actually COOLING time. -- posted by Debber

Cheesecake Truffle Bombs for the Holidays

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:11:14 -0500

What a great idea! Saw this in a new cookbook by Marcy Goldman "A Passion for Baking" and knew I had to set this aside for our holiday baking. COOKING TIME seems long, but that includes baking the cheesecake AND chilling AND freezing the little squares prior to dipping. -- posted by Debber

Caesar Salad Crusty Bread for Cold Wintry Evening

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:17:24 -0500

A crusty bread with cheese and garlic filling oozing out, enticing the senses with deliciousness. Thanks to Marcy Goldman *A Passion For Baking* for this luscious, rustic bread. I've made a few alterations to the original for my family's tastes. Try this with soup, chili or stew on a cold wintry evening--you won't be sorry! COOKING TIME includes two risings of the dough--PLAN AHEAD!! -- posted by Debber

Easy-As-Autumn Apple Strudel

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 23:55:14 -0500

With home-grown apples from our trees out back, this is a great addition to the Saturday breakfast menu and the church coffee hour on Sunday morning! From the reverse-side of the October calendar page hanging in the office copy room. -- posted by Debber

Easy Hash Brown Quiche

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:54:26 -0500

This is a great recipe for those who love a great family fun meal . People that don't like quiche will like this . The potatoes are the crust so it tastes like a breakfast or meal in 1 slice *yum* a must try for anyone , I usually have this for dinner with salad. with this wonderful recipe you can make this vegetarian or whatever you want the filling is your choice. The cheeses are a must though the rest is your own choice for filling -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Hot Buttered Popcorn Bread

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 23:55:40 -0500

If your family likes home-made bread, they're sure to LOVE this recipe! You'll feel like a real pioneer, too, grinding your own popped corn--move over Ma Ingalls! Eat fresh, any leftovers can be toasted for a whole 'nuther meal of goodness. Thanks to Marcy Goldman and her "Passion for Baking" cookbook--delightful! --NOTE-- cooking time includes two RISINGS! -- posted by Debber

Ziploc Omelets /This Works Great! It Really Does!!!

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:00:00 -0500

Good for when you're alone or when all your family is together. The best feature is that no one has to wait for their special omelet. Great for family fun ,Have the Kids make there own omlete and taste there own creations,Remember this can be used with any ingredents of your choice... Great for all family types get the kids in the kitchen ,Have fun ,,,,,, -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Creamy Cheesy Scrambled Eggs: Christmas Morning Eggstravaganza!

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:33:27 -0500

Are you kidding? They LET you eat this stuff? Oh my!! Don't wait for Christmas morning, have some ANY day of the year. We raise our own laying hens, so I'm always on the look-out for bumper-crop recipes like this for my crew. Thanks to the Gooseberry Patch ladies for another egg-cellent recipe--altho' I've tweaked for my family. -- posted by Debber

Spaghetti With Cheese Burgers (Yummm)

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:37:30 -0500

This Is a Fabulas receipe It is gfreat for just 2 or for a family it is versitle on the amount you want to make , It is so simple and Delisious WOW , If youlike Cheese burgers and Pasta this is a Must try, -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Easy Timesaver Beef & Tomato

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 17:28:14 -0500

This is a fabulas receipe I got from a special Cookbook from a funraiser from a school , this is fantastick , and so easy If you love tomato Pasta this is a must try for you -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Best Ever Meatballs (Mom's)

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:16:20 -0500

This is a family favourite from generations back , This receipe freezes very well. It is a fabulous make ahead receipe. It is excellent for a potluck or just for a fabulous change. It is a must try. I have never come accross a sweet and sour meetball receipe as great as this one. -- posted by Kimberley Quinlan

Lagasse Family Fruit Dip

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:05:49 -0500

My mom used to make this for me when I was a kid. It was my favorite snack. I had forgotten about it for about ten years until I was going through my mom's recipes. I now make it for my kids and they love it as much as I do. Great for anytime. -- posted by Lagasse_1984

Eggs in a Ham Cup

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:41:54 -0400

Another tasty yet impressive recipe from Alberta Egg Producers. You can also use a microwave-proof wide mug if you don't have a ramekin or custard cup. You can cook more than one at a time, just make sure that they have cooked through; they should need more time the more you are cooking. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Eggs in a Spud

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:56:04 -0400

This is a tasty recipe from Alberta Egg Producers. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Hearty Hamburger Soup

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:52:56 -0400

Please bear with me as this is my first posting :-). Monday night is always soup night in our home and I'm often looking for recipes that are not too complicated AND my kids will eat. As usual no one recipe quite did what I wanted, so combining ideas from others I came up with this recipe and my kids loved it. Great comfort food for rainy days or cold prairie winters. I add extra ground cayenne to my bowl, for an extra kick and it's health properties. :D Serve with fresh, homemade bread or crusty buns. This recipe is very adaptable, as Chef Gusteau says... anyone can cook ! =D. Please be creative to suit your own individual tastes as well as what you have on hand and feel free to share with me your changes. -- posted by Shannon & boys

Apricot-Almond Energy Bars

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 02:13:32 -0400

This is the greatest recipe because you can substitute pretty much every ingredient. It's so kid friendly (eating and making!) It's cost-effective and so tasty to eat. My health conscious sister passed this recipe to me - so I know it's healthy too. How can you resist a recipe like this? -- posted by Aunty Peach

Nif's Grandpa's Baked Granola

Sat, 02 May 2009 02:48:48 -0400

When I was a little girl, my Grandma would make batches of this for my Grandpa. It filled her house with a wonderful aroma and tasted terrific. She would store it in large glass Mason jars when it cooled. This is a half batch of what she used to make and my Sister makes this amount fresh every week. You can eat this as regular granola with milk or sprinkle on yogourt or ice cream. Thanks Grandma! Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Rhubarb Slush from the Farmhouse

Fri, 22 May 2009 02:15:14 -0400

Keep this on hand for summer guests or--if you're like me--you need a way to preserve all that luscious rhubarb, this recipe is a sure-fire way to use some up! OR if you've already frozen all your 'barb, then measure out what's need--let it thaw completely, then drain--but do NOT press liquid out! Taste Of Home, Summer '09 NOTE: cooking time noted is that needed for FREEZING!!! -- posted by Debber

Watermelon Sherbet Smoothies (Better Than Sprinkler- Jumping!)

Fri, 22 May 2009 11:55:22 -0400

You won't need to run through the sprinkler to cool off when you're having one of these babies! The kids will love you, your friends will think you've worked for hours (you haven't!), and your spouse will be thrilled you saved so much money on this lovely "dessert".... Taste-Of-Home, Summer '09 -- posted by Debber

Country Caramel Apples Around the Campfire

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:27:24 -0400

Here's a recipe that is sure to draw some oohs and aahs from your favorite diners! An easy-to-make, simple way to end the day while camping or on the back deck. The hardest part is coring the apples. Try stuffing the core with other melty sweet treats: chocolate caramels, cinnamon Red Hots, Lemon Drops, Gummy Bears. Oooohh...! The original recipe came from the Lutheran Girl Pioneer Camping cookbook. COOKING TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE getting the fire or grill coals going. This is a good recipe to put on as the fire is dying down---or AFTER you've pulled the meat off the grill--while you're eating supper. These will cook all by themselves while you're eating! -- posted by Debber

Campfire S'mores (Aka Robinson Crusoes)

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 01:16:10 -0400

If you like regular S'mores, you're going to LOVE these! Start with chocolate graham crackers, smear on some creamy peanut butter, add the chocolate candy pieces, the melty marshmallow; then top with the other square of graham cracker. THE TRICK to making these perfectly is being patient while the marshmallow is roasting....don't stick it into the fire, twirl it slowly over the warmth, so that it starts to swell up. That's your signal that the inside is getting all soft and smooshy--just right for perfect s'mores. I first made these back in the early 90's when taking 10 girls on a church youth camp-out in eastern Washington State. We cooked all our meals over the open-fire (no campstove!!) including chocolate chip pancakes MADE FROM SCRATCH, pioneer hotdogs (yum, yum!) and caramel apples roasted in the coals. I guess I need to post those recipes too. After all...it's summer-time and people are camping!!! -- posted by Debber

Farmhouse Ham, Cheese and Sauerkraut Sandwiches

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:18:56 -0400

This one screams old-timey, German, "down-home," and "comfort food" all at once! Sandwiches can be assembled ahead of time, covered & chilled. At meal-time, bake as directed. Thanks to *Midwest Living* for this awesome recipe and the excellent alternatives featuring midwest-region crops. -- posted by Debber

Black and White Cheesecake Squares: It's a Martha Good Thing!

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:36:43 -0400

Chocolate AND cream-cheese in one recipe--I'm sure these are "too good for kids," so share sparingly with the younger set! The rich chocolate base provides the foundation for the creamy cheesecake layer with generous chocolate crumbles scattered over the top. This one comes from the back page in Martha Stewart Living's magazine "The Last Course", April '09. Prep Time includes chilling cookie layer after baking (before adding the cream cheese layer). -- posted by Debber

Rhubarb Crisp: a Celebration of Summer!

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:48:58 -0400

My rhubarb flourishes at the end of my clothesline, right next to a patch of hollyhocks that sway in the summer breezes. Right now there are some little birds (I can't make them out with my spotting scope) snatching up pine needles and flitting about busily. Anyway, this recipe comes from the June '09 issue of *Country Living*. I do live in the country, and have an abundance of rhubarb. It's easy to freeze the cut-up pieces, and if you toss the pieces with sugar (right in the zipper bag), you can pop it in the freezer and use them later. The extra sugar will be fine in the recipe! -- posted by Debber

Oreo Express

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:48:26 -0400

I saw this in the Steven Bruce (owner of Serendipity Restaurant in NYC) cookbook *Sweet Serendipity*....and realized that you could use the Oreos or sub in some other item, too...making this recipe extremely versatile! Whip one (or two!) up on a hot summer afternoon...mmm! -- posted by Debber

Citrus Slush: Snazzy & Jazzy

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:06:11 -0400

You're the hostess for the bridal or baby shower and are scrambling around looking for the PERFECT recipe. Eureka! You've just struck the mother-lode of Shower Slushes! This makes a LOT and tastes divine, too. Thanks to Taste of Home Holidays (Barbecues), Summer 2009, booklet for this excellent recipe. -- posted by Debber

Coyotes Blue (Or Yellow) Cornmeal Bread

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:30:29 -0400

This sweet, and very moist cornbread is served at Coyotes Deli & Grill in Banff and the recipe was printed in Bon Appétit (Nov. 2001). Pine nuts add a surprisingly delicious element. The blue cornmeal makes for a beautiful presentation but it tastes just as delicious with yellow. Toast pinenuts on a cookie sheet at 350°F for 5 minutes. Best served warm. Leftovers, if you have any, make an awesome twist on French toast. -- posted by blucoat

Try a Cashew Chicken Salad in a Sandwich on a Hot Summer Evening

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:05:49 -0400

The title is pretty self-explanatory, and I think you'll agree that this is a nice way to spend a summer evening. Kettle (crunchy) potato chips on the side, a couple of home-made cookies or a brownie, some carrot sticks, and you've got a pretty decent brown-bag lunch, too. The original recipe (from Taste of Home, Aug/Sep 09) calls for pumpernickel bread. -- posted by Debber

Fancy Schmancy Very Easy Omelet Croissant

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:15:47 -0400

Here are some eggs with style! Get the skillet warming up while you're prepping the eggies, and have everything else ready to add in, so it all comes together easily at the end. Thanks to the wonderful cooks at Taste of Home (Aug/Sep '09) for another great one! If you'd like your sammie to be a bit heartier, add another egg (2 per person then). How easy can this be? :-) -- posted by Debber

Bake Sale Time: Rice Krispies W/ Malted Milk Ball Bars

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:18:02 -0400

Here's one to add to your bake sale repertoire--and they'll be just enough different [but still the same thing] to get the kids curious, and good enough that they'll sell like "hot cakes!" Save a couple for the home-folks, because you won't be bringing any home when you take these to the potluck or family reunion picnic! I use two bowls (recycle the first one) so I have everything ready to pour and mix--goes much quicker and no wasting time to measure when the stuff is hot! Again, the gals at Taste of Home get all the credit--Aug/Sep '09. -- posted by Debber

Nut and Egg Free Cookies

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:11:47 -0400

These cookies are sure to be safe in any school! And taste awesome too! One of our children started at a new school this year and it turns out to be a nut and egg free school because of the seriousness of the allergies that some of the children that go there have. As a result my wife started scouring different recipes for snacks that were egg and nut free to send along with our daughter for school. She didn't really like any of the ones she tried so she ended up creating her own out of a combination of all the cookie recipes she tried. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do. -- posted by Chef Ryoni

Quinoa Fritters

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:48:14 -0500

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 of mustard, and my little one year old boy loves them. Feel free to experiment with any kind of rice you have on hand for this. I've used 11 different types of rice for it, and each time it was wonderful. It's a simple side dish, and sure to please anyone that comes through my door for a snack or a meal. -- posted by Canning_Queen