Recipes List Occasion
arriba baked winter squash mexican style
autumn is my favorite time of year to cook! this recipe can be prepared either spicy or sweet, your choice! two of my posted mexican-inspired seasoning mix recipes are offered as suggestions.
a bit different breakfast pizza
this recipe calls for the crust to be prebaked a bit before adding ingredients. feel free to change sausage to ham or bacon. this warms well in the microwave for those late risers.
alouette potatoes
this is a super easy, great tasting, make ahead side dish that looks like you spent a lot more time preparing than you actually do. plus, most everything is done in advance. the times do not reflect the standing time of the potatoes.
amish tomato ketchup for canning
my dh's amish mother raised him on this recipe. he much prefers it over store-bought ketchup. it was a taste i had to acquire, but now my ds's also prefer this type of ketchup. enjoy!
aww marinated olives
my italian mil was thoroughly impressed by my non-italian treatment of her olives. they are great appetizers and condiments to your fav pasta.(from the vancouver sun) ps. cook time include fridge time
backyard style barbecued ribs
this recipe is posted by request and was originaly from chef sam choy's cookbook
beat this banana bread
from ann hodgman's
better than sex strawberries
simple but sexy. this was in my local newspaper's food section. cook time reflects refrigeration time. i've been asked several times if this should be baked. just to clarify, no, it is not, it is a refrigerator dessert. i'm not sure why it contains raw
better then bush s baked beans
i'd have to say that this is a labor of love dish, but i give you my word that this recipe is better than bush's. enjoy! oh, and also this recipe is easily doubled. in fact, i think it turns out better when it is.
chinese candy
a little different, and oh so good. i include these when making up candy trays, as gifts, at christmas time.
chinese chop suey
easy one-pot dinner.
cream of cauliflower soup vegan
this is a dairy free
cream of spinach soup
wonderful comfort food from rozanne gold, a favorite cookbook author. this is a creamless creamed soup and it's delicious. it's made thick with potatoes and rich with butter. the color of this soup is stunning.
cream of spinach soup vegan
thickened with a mix of cooked oats and vegies, this soup has all the flavor of the original with a fraction of the fat stuff. low in cholestorol too!
deep fried dessert thingys
my mother used to make this for us as a special treat. i don't know where she got this recipe or what it is called (hence the title). my husband loves this and encouraged me to submit it. this recipe is full of sugar and oil and is as unhealthy as a deser
fool the meat eaters chili
this recipe was adapted by my mother and myself from meat chili. we fed it to my dad and only told him afterwards it wasn't meat - he couldn't tell the difference! this is a fast and filling meal and is even better, cold or warm, the next day! i serve lef
george s at the cove black bean soup
an original recipe created by chef scott meskan, george's at the cove. we enjoyed this when we visited this restaurant in la jolla, california. this recipe is requested so often, they have it printed and ready at the hostess stand. it's unbeatable at the
get the sensation brownies
a yummy thick chocolate mint brownie from york peppermint patties! get the sensation!
global gourmet taco casserole
hey! i found this in a cookbook that recognizes different kinds of food from around the world. my brother made this in the 7th grade for 'food and consumer science' (facs, or home ec) as the meal made on his own. everyone loved it, and i came across it th
healthy for them yogurt popsicles
my children and their friends ask for my homemade popsicles morning, noon and night. i never turn them down; who am i to tell them that they are good for them! for variety i substitute different flavours of frozen juice - grape, fruit punch, tropical etc.
how i got my family to eat spinach spinach casserole
if spinach scares you, this is one recipe that contains spinach that you do not have to be afraid of! it is so delicious that even my picky kids like it. my mother-in-law makes this for get-togethers and she passed the recipe on to me. you can also use br
i don t feel like cooking tonight casserole
this is a hearty and filling casserole for those nights when a long time in the kitchen is just out of the question. very tasty and easy to make, my family requests it often. enjoy!
italian sandwich pasta salad
this is a fun salad that uses the same ingredients you would in an italian sandwich. water chestnuts give it a nice crunch!!
jeanne s style birthday cake
a bakery in winnipeg is famous for this special cake and ship it to all parts of canada. a recipe request column in the winnipeg free press printed this copycat recipe submitted by a reader. enjoy !
jiffy extra moist carrot cake
this is a very tasty, moist, carrot cake. a nice sized cake for 2 or 3 people.
jiffy roasted corn and jalapeno cornbread
this is a moist, easy, colorful and delicious cornbread. roasting the corn adds a little nuttier flavor and the red bell pepper adds a nice color and flavor.
keep it going german friendship cake
yes, this sounds bizarre, but it really is tasty and i have had some that was going around for months. it is a nice thing to start at work, school, church, etc. try it...it's like a chain cake instead of a chain letter :)
killer lasagna
this was originally my mom's recipe and used to be a favorite when we were kids. i always requested it for my birthday dinner.
kitchen sink egg bake
i call this
love is in the air beef fondue sauces
i think a fondue is a very romantic casual dinner or wonderful for after the theatre snack served with a robust red wine. for dinner serve with rice & a small salad. almond rice pilaf is a great accompaniment (recipe posted separately ) to cook the meat y
make it your way shortcakes
top with freshly sliced strawberries and whipped cream to create a classic summertime dessert. again, you can play around with different toppings a verytime you bake these cakes. wonderful !
make that chicken dance salsa pasta
i made this up the other night after i started to make mirjam's penne arrabiatta (#22941) but discovered i was missing a few ingredients. like the italian dish i meant to make, this one is also spicy and loaded with garlic. i'm sure it would be even more
marijuana vinegar
stefan and emily used to make this stuff when her herb garden was overly productive. the last batch i made was with a blend of thyme, summer savoury, basil, oregano and a bay leaf.
mennonite corn fritters
ok - my heritage has been revealed. :) these are simply wonderful. a favorite among our community, they're sure to bring a smile to your face. enjoy!
mock a mole low fat guacamole
from crescent dragonwagon's
momma s special marinade
we usually use with chicken. my neices ask for this by name
mr grant you took half veal prince orloff
i couldn't resist! named in honor of one of my all time favorite
munch without guilt tomatoes
anytime munchies...another sweat free preparation for all of you !
my muffuletta sandwich
watched a documentary about the
now and later vegetarian empanadas
this is from
one bowl perfect pound cake
this is the perfect pound cake recipe...plus so easy to prepare and only one bowl to wash! this is a firm cake, so if you are into cutting and shaping cakes, this works well. i have used it for christening and communion cakes, creating crosses, etc and us
pour over anything mushroom gravy
the name says it all...absolute must for all the mushroom lovers out there...smooth as silk gravy!!
red hot applesauce
cinnamonophiles will love this one. try it on french toast.
rich hot fudge cake
this is a very rich hot fudge cake that i got hooked on when i was expecting our daughter - just couldn't get enough of it and now she loves chocolate....hum... anyway, this is a easy recipe that i love warm with ice cream and my husband loves cold and pl
say what banana sandwich
you just have to try it to believe it.
some like it hot
if you don't like it too hot, leave out the chili peppers and sambal, it will still be a spicy indonesian inspired dish.
souper easy sweet sour meatballs
tasty & easy are 2 words to describe this recipe. never any leftovers. i usually double this recipe and freeze in meals size amounts. this way i always have somthing to pull from the freezer on days i don't feel like cooking.
sour cream avocado dip vegan
i made this up when i had an avocado that was getting too ripe and some leftover cilantro. it's good with chips or cut-up veggies, as a topping for mexican food or baked potatoes, etc. totally vegan and even my husband liked it.