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Breakfast Casserole

This a tasty breakfast casserole that will feed about 8 people. Ingredients: 30 oz. package of frozen hash brown potatoes 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 (10-oz.) can cream of chicken soup 1 pint sour cream 1/2 cup scallions/green onions 1/2 … Continue reading

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Peach Ice Cubes

“When I came across a photo of peach ice cubes recently…I knew that was something I would like.  It seems others do as well…and have requested the recipe.  So I’ll share my method…though I’m sure you can tweak it any … Continue reading

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Onion Babies

Onions are inexpensive and readily available. Most often we add them to a recipe which for added flavour, but these little onions stand on their own. It’s all about the little pickling onion which is a dry small brown or … Continue reading

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Macaroni and Cheese

16 ounces or about 450 grams dried Rotini pasta to make 8 cups cooked 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup 1% cottage cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup butter 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 … Continue reading

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Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

6 mini tri-coloured sweet peppers 3/4 cup spreadable cream cheese 1/4 cup smoked salmon, flaked, OR 1/4 cup chopped dates, OR 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots Method: Wash peppers. Slice off top making a little cap. Scoop out seeds and … Continue reading

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Bread Pudding with Warm Vanilla Sauce

4 cups portzelky or raisin bread, cubed 2 cups milk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1/4 cup sugar 2 eggs, well beaten 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp vanilla Method: Cube bread and place in a well greased souffle or deep dish … Continue reading

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White Chili

This is a tasty chili that will feed a crowd. Plan ahead because you need to soak the beans. Ingredients: 1 pound Great Northern white beans, rinsed and picked over 2 pounds chicken breasts (2 large half breasts are about … Continue reading

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Brunch Pie

A hearty breakfast, a luncheon or dinner dish . . . you choose. Add fruit or a salad and call it done. Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter 2 cups frozen hash browns 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp celery … Continue reading

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Pork Chop Skillet Dinner

2 pork loin chops, approx 3/4″ thick Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup chopped celery 1 apple, sliced 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup brown rice 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups apple juice 1 teaspoon dried thyme Method: Cook rice, as instructed … Continue reading

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Fried Rice

4 slices bacon, diced 1 onion chopped 1 stalk celery chopped 1/2 a red pepper chopped 4-6 cups cooked rice leftover cooked chicken, pork or beef (optional) 2 eggs* 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce 1/2 cup frozen petite peas … Continue reading

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Individual White Chocolate and Lime Cheesecakes

Ingredients: 1 package plain gelatine 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 8oz packages cream cheese, room temperature 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 tbsp lime zest 2/3 cup white chocolate morsels, or any good quality white chocolate, melted 1 cup … Continue reading

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Sloppy Joe Pizza

“I don’t remember my mom ever having a pizza pan. She made pizza on cookie sheets, so I had square slices before I ever had triangular pieces. They taste the same. Anyways, using sloppy joe sauce on pizza is something … Continue reading

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Pie in a Jar

“For a long time I have wanted to make these pies. Thought it would be a fun way to serve pie for my next dinner dessert. These little pies are also perfect to give as gifts especially now at Christmas. … Continue reading

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Russian Tea Cookies

These are one of my all time favorite cookies. 1 C. butter 1/2 C. powdered sugar (icing sugar) 1 tsp. vanilla 2-1/2 cups sifted flour 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup nuts, finely chopped Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla, flour, … Continue reading

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Brandy Snaps

“The first time I made Brandy Snaps was purely by accident since I added the wrong amount of flour and my cookies spread like wild fire on the pan and turned into delicate pieces of flat lace. I wasn’t sure … Continue reading

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Individual Frozen Peppermint Cheesecakes

“With Christmas just around the corner, I’ve been envisioning trays of pretty little individual desserts…..just enough! This cheese cake is so simple to make, and the only last minute fuss is the garnish.”  Ingredients: 1-8 oz brick cream cheese, room … Continue reading

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Zucchini Stuffed Peppers

2 medium sized yellow, orange or red bell peppers 1 egg 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded zucchini (pat out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture) 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese 1 … Continue reading

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Scalloped Potato Bake

This recipe does not include flour so it is gluten free. 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 sprig fresh thyme 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 Tablespoons butter plus enough to butter the casserole dish 2 pounds … Continue reading

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Mushroom Bacon Melt

This is comfort food for sure. We own our own business and work from home so I’m always having to think up something for lunch. This hot sandwich provides a quick and welcome meal. 2 slices bacon cut into 1/4 … Continue reading

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Turkey Chow Mein Casserole

Sick of turkey? Don’t know what to make next. This looks pretty tasty. Ingredients:  2 cups chow mein noodles 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/4 cup water 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed 1/4 cup chopped onion (red onion adds … Continue reading

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Dessert Pizza

“To my way of thinking dessert is the way to end a meal so why not have a dessert pizza especially when you are already making pizza for supper. This is easy to put together. Use your favorite pizza crust..homemade or bought, your favorite filling, … Continue reading

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Wiener Rolls

Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour or use 1 cup white and 3/4 cup whole wheat 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup milk 9 … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chiffon Cake

Calling all chocolate lovers! This recipe is one my mom hand wrote on the back of an old recipe book. I’m sure it was one of those that came from a friend over the phone. Moist chiffon cake, draped in … Continue reading

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Asparagus Casserole

This is a variation on the all time favorite Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole. I was at the store and noticed a good deal on asparagus and decided to try the dish with asparagus instead of green beans. Here’s the recipe … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Roll

Ingredients: 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 2/3 cup pumpkin puree, you can use canned 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3/4 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 cup pecans, … Continue reading

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