Category: supper dishes

• Asparagus a la Tom Thumb – 1903

  

  A lovely way to prepare asparagus – decadent and delicious and makes the perfect lunch in Spring. What could be better than crusty, toasty bread, cooked asparagus tips, and a creamy sauce?

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  May 16, 2025

  spinage and sparrowgrass, supper dishes

  asparagus, Canadian, cream sauce, creamy, lunch, recipe, sandwich, sauce, simple, spring, supper, the best, Tom Thumb

• Cauliflower Supper Dish – 1882

  

  You’ll never chop your cauliflower into florets again! Impress your guests with this whole cauliflower topped with a gorgeous creamy sauce, cheese, and bread crumbs, and then baked in the oven. It’s heaven on earth – tender, crispy and cheesy – and so easy to make.

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  November 30, 2024

  spinage and sparrowgrass, supper dishes

  breadcrumbs, Canadian, cauliflower, cheese, cheese sauce, easy, gluten free, historical, recipe, side dish, simple, vegetarian, whole roasted cauliflower

• Young Ladies’ Macaroni – 1870

  

  Macaroni and cheese? Yes, please! Especially when the cheeses are Gruyère and Parmesan. This is a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for a weeknight meal, and is downright gooey, rich and delicious.

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  March 12, 2024

  supper dishes

  Canadian, easy, Gruyere, mac and cheese, macaroni, macaroni and cheese, Parmesan, pasta, recipe, simple, the best

• Pictou Cheese Pie – 1881

  

  This Cheese Pie is absolutely sinful. Cream, eggs, cheese….you really can’t go wrong with this simple and beautiful recipe.

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  January 12, 2024

  supper dishes

  Canadian, cheese pie, cream, creamy, dinner, egg pie, fall, lunch, omelet, recipe, simple, spring, the best

• Corn Soup – late 1800’s

  

  A simple and oh-so-tasty corn soup that will warm your soul. Made with a tin of canned corn, this recipe comes together quickly and is full of creaminess and flavour. Dress it up or dress it down, this is one delicious soup!

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  January 2, 2024

  supper dishes, this business of soup making

  corn, corn bisque, corn chowder, corn soup, easy, historical, homemade, recipe, simple, soup, the best

• Cheese Soufflé – 1915

  

  Don’t let the name scare you. Soufflés are actually pretty simple to make, and this savoury Cheese Soufflé is absoutely dreamy. Eggs are the key ingredient, but the cheese makes these extra rich and creamy. Perfect for brunch with fresh fruit, or for supper with a salad and fresh bread.

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  December 27, 2023

  fish, flesh & fowl, supper dishes

  cheddar, cheese, cheese soufflé, easy, egg recipe, Gruyere, historical, recipe, simple, Soufflé, the best

• Peterson’s Pancakes – 1874

  

  Lovely, thin, delicate pancakes with a hint of nutmeg, ginger and brandy! This easy recipe is perfect for a beautiful brunch, a light supper, or on Christmas morning. Serve it with fruit, a dusting of sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup! VOILA!

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  December 19, 2023

  fritters and flannel cakes, supper dishes

  brandy pancakes, breakfast ideas, Canadian, christmas morning breakfast, easy, easy pancakes, homemade, nutmeg pancakes, old fashioned, pancakes, recipe, simple, the best, thin pancakes

• Baked Pork Tenderloin – 1909

  

  With a delicious rosemary flavoured stuffing tucked inside, this juicy pork tenderloin recipe is sure to become a family favourite! It’s easy, tender, and impressive sliced up on a platter.

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  November 9, 2023

  fish, flesh & fowl, supper dishes

  baked pork tenderloin, Canadian, easy, pork recipe, pork tenderloin, recipe, rosemary stuffing, simple, stuffed pork tenderloin, stuffing, the best

• Curry With Chicken – 1877

  

  Hearty and comforting, this chicken curry recipe is a delight! It’s a very simple version of a pub-style curry, and has a sweetness that stems from the addition of sliced apples. Enjoy the sauciness of this dish with some naan bread or a ring of rice.

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  October 23, 2023

  fish, flesh & fowl, supper dishes

  British curry, Canadian, chicken curry, curry recipe, curry with apple, easy, pub-style curry, recipe, simple, the best

• Leek and Potato Soup – 1903

  

  Cozy up with this Leek and Potato Soup! It’s simple (5 ingredients!), healthy, vegetarian, and is so flavourful and creamy (without the cream!). There’s nothing better than a homemade soup in the Fall and Winter to warm your soul, and this one is absolutely delightful.

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  October 3, 2023

  supper dishes, this business of soup making

  Canadian, easy, fall soup, healthy, homemade soup, leek and potato soup, leeks, potato, recipe, simple, soup, the best, winter soup