Ontario Holiday/Event Recipes

"This is so much nicer than plain steamed or boiled cabbage. Try it on the cabbage haters in your family and see if it converts them."

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, margarine...

"This green bean casserole is a family tradition. My grandmother makes this every Thanksgiving. Absolutely the best! Simple and easy, but the flavor is so good!"

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Ingredients: cut green beans, French-fried onions...

"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 if..."

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

"This is a decadent, moist cheesecake that never fails. I got the recipe from my sister-in-law who brings it to every family function. There are never any leftovers! *This cheesecake needs to be made and refrigerated one day in advance. Hope you enjoy!"

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Ingredients: cream cheese, instant coffee powder...

"This is my favourite shortbread cookie, and I always have the ingredients on hand. So simple to make and so delicious, it produces a very delicate shortbread that is sure to please."

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Ingredients: icing sugar, flour, butter...

"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."

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Ingredients: dry mustard, mayonnaise, milk...

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

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Ingredients: white potatoes, fresh ground pepper...

"Similar to a Brown Cow, but using Amaretto. Serve over ice....delicious change of pace!"

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Ingredients: cream, ice...

"An easy and delicious way to serve chicken! Cooking chicken with the skin and bones takes a little longer but gives a more juicy and tasty result. From Egypt Cooking Today. Hope you enjoy!"

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Ingredients: pepper, dried thyme...

"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 them..."

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Ingredients: pickling cucumbers, ice cubes...

"No machine needed. This recipe is yummy and very forgiving. It is a good bread to eat on its own or with cheese and wine. My friends and Family love it. Wonderful with a spinach dip. Perfect for hearty sandwiches."

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Ingredients: fresh herbs, hot water...