supper – the prog basket

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

‘Magic’ Tomato Soup – 1915

This tangy and tasty tomato soup is a breeze to make, and makes a lovely lunch, especially topped with fried bread, or served with a grilled cheese sandwich. It’s definitely magical.

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March 3, 2024

this business of soup making

Canadian, easy, fall, homemade soup, lunch, recipe, simple, soup, summer, supper, the best, tomato, tomato soup, winter

Elevate your canned salmon with this amazing steamed salmon loaf… it’s full of flavour, has a marvelous texture, and is delectably moist. Served cold, it’s a lovely summer recipe, especially paired with a salad or new potatoes. Let’s bring back the salmon loaf!!!

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July 3, 2023

fish, flesh & fowl, supper dishes

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Rich Short Crust – 1882

This pastry is easy to work with, and has a delicate flavour, resembling shortbread. It is less fragile and flaky than some recipes, and works particularly well for fresh fruit pies, because it does not tend to soak and become soggy from the juices as readily. This is a delightful crust for the ‘Whortleberry Pie’.

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June 21, 2023

‘such grand desserts’