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German Cabbage – 1898
German Cabbage makes a perfect side dish – it’s colourful, so healthy, and full of tangy flavour. Pair this with sausage and it will make an easy and delicious weeknight meal.
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Dr. Chase’s Cider Cake – 1868
This sweet and spicy Cider Cake is like a warm hug. Make this in loaf form or in baby bundt tins – either way it’s lovely. Enjoy it with a caramel sauce, or with maple syrup drizzled over it, or simply with a dusting of sugar.
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Lemon Jumbles – 1884
Simple, lemony and light, these little cut-out cookies will melt in your mouth. Shall we all start calling cookies ‘jumbles’ from now on? It’s got a nice ring to it….
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Mock Duck – 1877
There’s no duck involved here…. just a round steak and a tasty stuffing, and a little bit of handiwork rolling and tying. The result? A roulade that looks pretty presented on a plate, and tastes delicious!
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Baked Tomatoes – 1870/1871
Baked Tomatoes are a great way to enjoy all of those ripe and juicy tomatoes that are available this time of year. We don’t often think about tomatoes as a side dish all on their own, but this simple and delicious recipe will change your mind.
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Lemon Butter – 1877
Love this lemon butter! AKA lemon curd, this one is tangy and sweet and silky smooth, and very simple to make. I used this for some summery tarts, but this recipe would be equally good used in pavlova, between layers of a cake, in a parfait, or by the spoonful with some fresh berries.
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German Toast – 1900
German Toast (similar to French Toast) makes a delicious, sweet breakfast on the weekends, is so quick and easy to make, and is a wonderful way to use up any stale bread you’re in need of using up! Call it what you like – Arme Ritter, Pain Perdu, The Poor Knights of Windsor – it’s…
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Carrot Pudding – late 1800’s
A sweet, super moist, light and deliciously spiced carrot pudding that is perfect for Easter dessert, or to simply eat on a cold and rainy Spring day. Top it with a cream cheese icing, or with a vanilla or caramel sauce – it’s absolutely divine!
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Bread and Butter Pudding – 1882
A classic comfort food, this old-fashioned Bread and Butter Pudding is so easy, so sweet, so creamy, and so delicious. Bursting with raisins and currants, and flavoured with warm cinnamon, this dessert will become a family favourite, and is simple enough for a weeknight treat.
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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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Exploring our Canadian culinary past through tested and proven 'receipts' (recipes)
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