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The Ultimate Chicken Pie
By srwarthe
Preheat oven to 450°
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sifted flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp dried minced onion
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cups cooked diced chicken
- 1 cup cooked lima beans
- 1 cup cooked carrots
French Riviera Torte
By srwarthe
Preheat oven to 350 degees F
- Cake:
- 5 separated eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 1 1/4 cup sifted flour
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Vanilla cream filling:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Mocha icing:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup cooled espresso or coffee
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp cocoa
- 4 cups sifted icing sugar
Grandma's Shortbread Cookies
By srwarthe
Grandma's famous shortbread cookies - a Christmas classic
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
Cookie Sheet Cake
By srwarthe
Preheat oven to 350°F
- Cake:
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp cocoa
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda mixed in 1 tbsp milk
- Fudge Frosting:
- 1 1/3 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa
- 1/2 cup milk
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp butter
Nanaimo Squares
By srwarthe
The quintessential Canadian classic
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 5 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tsp vanillla
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup coconut
Cottage Pudding
By srwarthe
In small bowl stir flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside
- Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup milk
- Brown Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Creamy Red Pepper & Butternut Squash Soup
By srwarthe
A smooth, not-too-sweet soup that's perfect as either a side or an entree
- a drizzle of canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into half-inch chunks
- 2 roasted red peppers
- 1 L chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
- pinch grated nutmeg
- pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper
Unbaked Chocolate Cookies
By srwarthe
Best
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup coconut
- 6 tbsp cocoa
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Spicy Bucatini With Roasted Tomatoes
By srwarthe
One of our favourite pasta dishes, especially when paired with a glass of wine
- 2 cups (500 mL) halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 package of chopped pancetta
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot pepper flakes
- 4 pitted and coarsely chopped kalamata olives
- 6 oz (170 g) bucatini pasta or spaghetti
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) coarsely chopped fresh basil
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) grated parmesan cheese
Apple Butter
By srwarthe
Remove stems and blossom ends from the apples before cutting into quarters
- 4 lb tart apples
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp lemon juice, fresh or bottled
- 1 tsp cinnamon