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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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Lemon Cake – 1890
A cake recipe that is bursting with bright lemon flavour, is light and fluffy, and is perfect for any occasion. Cakes made from scratch always taste better, and this moist and tangy cake is a ray of sunshine.
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Aunt Matt’s Short Bread – late 1800’s
Shortbread is as simple as a cookie can get, and this recipe is surprisingly easy! It’s sweet, and crumbly, and melts in your mouth. It’s a holiday staple for a reason, and you’ve probably got all of the ingredients for this in your pantry.
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Backwoods Pie – 1913
This Backwoods Pie tastes classically Canadian as it’s full of maple syrup, warm spice, brown sugar, and butter. Yes, it’s rich and sweet and indulgent, but you’ll relish every bite.
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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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Hazelnut Meringues – late 1800’s
These Hazelnut Meringues are the perfect addition to your holiday cookie platter. They are sweet, airy, nutty, lightly crunchy, and will melt in your mouth. And with just 3 ingredients, they’re incredibly easy to make too!
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Buttered Toddy – 1827
Soothe what ails you with this tart and sweet and buttery boozy beverage! Lemon, honey, nutmeg, butter and rum is all it takes to make this simple and comforting hot drink that is perfect on a chilly winter evening.
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Mrs. Stewart’s Potato Puffs – late 1800’s
You can’t go wrong with potatoes… they are the ultimate comfort food. These light and airy potato puffs are extra special, make a pretty side dish, and will be a welcome (and fun!) addition to your dinner table. With simple ingredients, these puffs are a breeze to whip up, and are excellent topped with butter…
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Fig Pudding Myrtle – late 1800’s
Oh, bring us a figgy pudding! This festive steamed dessert is sweet and moist and decadent, especially when enjoyed with a brandy sauce. Yum!
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Dressing for Turkey – 1877
A simple, rich, and piquant dressing, perfect for “Mock Duck” or to stuff your Thanksgiving turkey.
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Exploring our Canadian culinary past through tested and proven 'receipts' (recipes)
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