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"Butter tarts are a Canadian tradition. Waaaay back in the 1970s, a national contest here in Canada concluded that these butter tarts, originating from Wilkie's Bakery in Orillia, Ontario, were the best. I certainly think so and it's the only recipe I use. Add a sprinkle of toasted walnuts when you add the raisins, if you wish, or use only walnuts..."

Ingredients: corn syrup, eggs, pie pastry...

"With some of this prepared and waiting in your fridge, and a package of the shredded cabbage coleslaw mix you can buy, you can have a salad on the table in minutes! Recipe easily doubles, or you can also easily just make half. I originally got this recipe from a friend, but I cut back the sugar and changed the type of vinegar used."

Ingredients: dry mustard, mayonnaise, milk...

"The wonderful flavour infusion of garlic, thyme & balsamic vinegar in your basic veggies!"

Ingredients: white potatoes, fresh ground pepper...

"I use the slicing blade on my Cuisinart to make the slicing job fast and easy. I have monkeyed around with this recipe since the early 1980s, and about 10 years ago I settled on this combination of ingredients. I don't process them (I did once and I found the texture of the pickles suffered) but you certainly can if you wish. You can also store..."

Ingredients: pickling cucumbers, ice cubes...

"I haven't made this in years, so was very pleased to find it again as I was browsing through some of my older cookbooks. It's very homey and makes for a great dinner. Prep time includes boiling the macaroni."

Ingredients: eggs, elbow macaroni...

"Build your own burger - the recipe here is for a low-fat cranberry and herb turkey burger, with LOTS of options! Plump semi-dried Canadian cranberries and fresh chopped herbs are added to lean, low-fat turkey mince for a moist and flavourful burger, and without the guilt! I have offered the bacon, cheese, assorted condiments and the burger bun as an..."

Ingredients: craisins, fresh ground pepper...

"This recipe from Harrowsmith Country Life is a delicious blending of flavours! As a bonus, the mixture (your choice) is a great veggie disguise for those "picky" eaters at the table."

Ingredients: pepper, mixed vegetables, milk...

"Quakers abhor violence, and many abjure alcohol, although most believe in 'temperance' rather than 'abstinence'. However, they have no objections to double entendres. This is a lovely, refreshing summer time drink. I made it by the gallon for an August wedding last year and it was a big hit."

Ingredients: fresh mint, ginger, sugar...

"Posted for ZWT 4! This chicken is delicious, moist & satisfying! Recipe from Ontario Maple Syrup..........."

Ingredients: pepper, lemon juice, lemons...

"My Mum got this recipe from a can of Carnation evaporated milk in the 80s and it's been a family favourite ever since. It's not listed among the Carnation website's current list of recipes at www.nestle.ca so I thought I should do my best to save this classic recipe from extinction. The original recipe calls for "1/4 cup shortening";..."

Ingredients: corn oil, eggs, maple syrup...

"Yes,..it's just as good as it sounds!"

Ingredients: cumin, pheasants...

"This soup is creamy in texture and buttery in flavor,and it looks beautiful if you garnish the soup with homemade croutons and chives."

Ingredients: coriander seeds, fresh chives...

"This is an old-fashioned dish but the addition of wine & mustard makes it rather luxurious! It can be made up to 3 days in advance."

Ingredients: pepper, dry white wine...

"Also for: Doves, quail, snipe, woodcock, grouse, pheasant & rabbit"

Ingredients: duck breasts, parsley...