Tag: Canadian
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Baking Powder Bread – 1913
A lovely crusty-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside yeast-free quick bread that is deliciously good. Who knew breadmaking could be so easy?!
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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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The Canada Farmer’s Lemon Pie – 1864
There’s nothing better than a homemade pie from scratch. With a buttery crust, a sweet and tart lemon curd, and billowy meringue topping, this delicious lemon pie recipe stands the test of time. It’s hard to believe it’s been around since 1864!
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Oatmeal Parkins – 1911
Full of molasses and spices and oatmeal, these ‘parkins’ make a downright delicious breakfast treat, or would be perfect enjoyed on a cold winter’s evening. They’re rich in flavour, easy to make, and are gorgeous with a slathering of butter.
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Cheese Tarts – 1909
Although the name implies it, there is no cheese in these delicious tarts. Cheese Tarts (the sister to butter tarts) are a sweet treat filled with a gooey, sweet centre and delightful currants.
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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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Grandma’s Cornmeal Gems – late 1800’s
These Cornmeal Gems are tender and moist, with just a touch of sweetness, and are the perfect side for soups, chili or salads. They’re so quick and easy to prepare – you’ll have 6 warm-from-the-oven cornbread muffins ready in about half an hour – and you can easily customize them with cheddar cheese, herbs, bacon,…
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Grandma’s Jelly Icing – late 1800’s
A melt-in-your-mouth, easy peasy, meringue-like, voluminous, spreadable, 2-ingredient frosting with the prettiest pink colour.
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Berry Tea Cakes – 1903
Dense, moist and sweet little cakes made in muffin tins. Choose your berry, and toss in some chopped dark chocolate to make these extra delicious. These special tea cakes can be enjoyed at any time of the day – as a breakfast treat, a tea-time snack, or as a yummy little dessert.
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Potato Soup – 1915
This old-fashioned, comforting Potato Soup recipe requires just a few simple ingredients, and is quick, delicious, and easy to make. Jazz it up with croutons, cheese, bacon, chives, or all of the above!
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