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Chocolate Billionaires

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

1 package (14 ouces) caramels 3 tablespoons water 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 cup crisp rice cereal 3 cups milk chocolate chips 1 1/2 teaspoon…

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Trish’s Apple Pie

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Finally got Trish to write down her "recipe" for apple pie.  She never really follows one but this is as close as it gets. 6-9 apples Juice of 1…

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Peanut Butter Balls

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Courtesy of the Valentine family *Doubled recipe version.  Makes  ~175.  (3 cookie sheets and 2 broiler pans) 2 C + 4 Tbs peanut butter 1 C +…

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Pat Joyce’s Mini Chocoltate Cheese Cake

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MINI CHOCOLATE CHEESE CAKES (PAT JOYCE) 12 CHOCOLATE WAFERS 2 BLOCKS CREAM CHEESE 3/4 CUPS SUGAR 2 LARGE EGGS 1 TSP VANILLA 1/2 CUP MINI…

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Grandma Collings Bakewell Tarts

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Submitted by Berit Colling's (Trish's Mom).  These are a favorite at Christmas time when Berit brings them down.  There is always a fight between…

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TASH’S YUMMY CHOCOLATE (FRIDGE)SLICE

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

This recipe comes from the lovely Tash Cox in Perth WA 200g digestive biscuits, broken into small pieces 100g pecans (roasted) 100g pistachio…

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Germaine’s Butter Tarts

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Submitted with comments by Mom Soganich   1 1/2 cup of brown sugar 1/4 cup of melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 large eggs 2…

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Gene’s Shortbread Cookies

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This time submitted by Dear Old Dad Soganich complete with comments and Caps. 1 CUP ICING SUGAR 1 LB. BUTTER (THIS IS FOR REAL, NO KIDDING) 3…

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Tricia’s Banana Bread

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2/3 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 tablespoons milk 1 cup mashed ripe banana 1/4 cup chopped…

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Swedish Farmer’s Nut Cookies

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Submitted by Berit Collings   1/2 lb of margarine 2 dl sugar 3 tablespoons of syrup 2 dl almonds chopped. start with 4 dl flour 1/2 tsp…

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Pepparkakor

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Submitted by Berit Collings, with updates by Trish in Dec 2016 Melt 200 gr. margarine and let cool (this is about 1 3/4 sticks of marg, I use Land…

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Yeast Rolls

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1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F) 2 packages active dry yeast 2 teaspoons salt 1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 cup…

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Grilled Potato Salad with Radicchio and a Sherry Vinaigrette

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A This is a great potato salad for a summer BBQ.  One of our favorite.  Really goes well with BBQ Chicken with a Dijon Tarragon Sauce . 1/3…

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Potato Galette

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This dish makes a great side for a tenderloin or other hearty main.  If you want to serve it with something lighter, substitute the Gruyere cheese…

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Potato Salad with Arugula, blue cheese and dijon vinagrette

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2 lbs red potatoes, cut into 1/4 in slices 2 tbsp salt 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and threaded onto a skewer 1 1/2 tbsp champagne or white wine…

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Spinach and Proscuitto Salad

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12 slices prosciutto 6 Roma tomatoes, halved (again I use whatever looks best/is around) olive oil cracked black pepper 6 1/2 oz baby spinach…

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Giovanni’s Rustic Bread

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This makes a crusty, heavy bread.  I usually make a sponge and do a first rise for around 15 minutes for a better tasting bread.  Feel free to skip…

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Jeff’s Margaritas

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Jeff's Margaritas Courtesy of Jeffrey Miller in Atlanta.  Jeffrey copied this one down for me after a couple.  I think the translation is…

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Ray’s Margaritas

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Ray's Margaritas Courtesy of Ray Bond in Singapore.  The is the rough recipe as I remember it.  Given that there is tequila involved, the memory…

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Basil Tomato Tart

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This recipe comes courtesy of Pat Joyce.  Had it up at their cottage in Manitowaning and it is awesome.  1 Pie Crust 1 1/2 Cups Mozzarella…

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Spinach Dip

Posted on Dec 6th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Marinade: 1 cup mayo 1 cup fresh parmesan 1 cup artichoke hearts (14oz) roughly chopped 1 10oz package spinach, thawed and water squeezed…

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Mikey’s Smoked Salmon

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Mikey's Smoked Salmon This is a "cooked" smoked salmon vs a "cold smoked" salmon that you would typically find in your local mega mart.  This…

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Crab Cakes

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This recipe for crab cakes comes from Doris Pulaski, submitted by Mom Soganich.  Ingredients 1 pound jumbo lump or backfin crab meat 3 slices…

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Grandpas Meat Balls

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2 lbs ground beef 1 or 2 lbs ground pork 1 cup parmesan cheese ground 1 cup bread crumbs or (2 slices of bread soaked in milk) 4 eggs 2 cups…

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Mrs. Joyce’s Spaghetti Sauce

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

1/3 cup olive oil 4 medium onions 5 pieces of garlic chopped (or more if you want it spicier) chop above ingredients fine and simmer for 1…

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Roasted Vegetable and Sage Lasagne

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

This is Trish's favorite main of all time.  I am not sure why it has not made it up here yet but here it is.  The reipe has evolved over time and…

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Tomato Goat Cheese Strata

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

6 large eggs 1 cup heavy cream 3 tbsp of minced fresh flat leaf parsley 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 garlic…

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Roast Vegetable Frittata

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20 oz roast sweet potato or pumpkin (butternut squash) 1 red pepper, cut inot 8 pieces 2 zucchini, quartered 4 new baby potatoes, quartered olive…

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Corn Cakes

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2 cobs corn 1 cup self rising flour 2 eggs 1/4 cup cilantro, shredded 1 tspn ground cumin 1 tspn baking powder pinch sea salt Cook corn…

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Chicken, Lime and Tortilla Soup

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

1/2 lb. chicken breast, boneless and skinless 4 cups chicken stock juice of 3 limes 1/2 cup tomato juice 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1 tsp.…

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Michele’s Shrimp

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

2-3 LBS FRESH SHRIMP CLEANED. PUT THEM IN A BAKING DISH THEN ADD THE FOLLOWING SAUCE 1 CUP OLIVE OIL 2-4 TABLESPOONS CAJUN SPICE 2 TABLESPOONS…

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Gene’s Cajun Shrimp

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Again, comments from Mom Soganich.  FYI - shrimp are called prawns in Australia. Here is uncle gene's fabulous recipe for shrimp penne that you…

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Cabbage Soup

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6 lg green shallots/1 onion 1-2 cans tomatoes 1 lg head cabbage salt pepper curry powder parsley tomato paste to thicken 6 carrots 2 gr…

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Babas Cabbage Rolls

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

With comments, and capital letters from Mom Soganich   2 SOFT CABBAGES- CUT OUT THE CORE AND BOIL WITH ABOUT A CUP OF VINEGAR IN THE WATER…

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Swedish Meat Balls

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Submitted by Berit Collings..... In a big bowl mix 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs 1 egg milk, cream or water around 1/8 cup 1/3 soy sauce little…

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Paella

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

The list of meat and seafood is a suggestion.  The more you add as a medley, the better things will taste.  The heat comes from Chorizo, so adjust…

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Tilapia with Cauliflower Puree, Zucchini Pine nuts and basil

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

Super healthy and great tasting. Cauliflowerpuree 2 tbsp butter 1 cauliflower, florettes only (remove stalks), finely sliced 1 litre (2 pints)…

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Marinated Skirt Steak

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

This is my favorite way to have a tender, great tasting cheap cut of steak.  Marinade:  1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup soy sauce 4 scallions, washed…

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BBQ Chicken with a Dijon Tarragon Sauce

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

This is a great, simple BBQ dish. Reall goes well with Grilled Potato Salad with Radicchio and a Sherry Vinaigrette  CHICKEN  1 tbs coriander…

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BBQ Blue Swimmer Crab

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

BBQ Blue Swimmer Crab   Courtesy of Suzanne Kerwan 8 Blue swimmer crabs 1/2 Bunch mint, torn 1/2 bunch coriander (cilantro),…

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Barbeque Pink Snapper with Olive and Anchovy Sauce

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Barbeque Pink Snapper with Olive and Anchovy Sauce 2 x whole pink snappers 1 clove garlic 4 anchovy fillets 200g pitted olives 200ml extra…

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Ocean Trout with Squid Ink Pasta and Soy-Chilli Dressing

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

  Ocean Trout with Squid Ink Pasta and Soy-Chili Dressing This is one of our very favorite recipes.  Feel free to substitute salmon for…

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Shish Tawook Sandwiches

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Shish Tawook Sandwiches   Shish Tawook sandwiches (or something like that).  I first ate these at "The Sheik" in Hamilton.  It took me…

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Blackened Salmon with Char-grilled Pumpkin and Citrus Sauce

Posted on Dec 9th, 2013 - By admin - 0 Comments

This one is a favorite - everything can be made on a  BBQ. 4 Salmon (or Ocean Trout) fillets, skinned 2 red peppers (capsicum), sliced olive…

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Slow Cooked Ocean Trout with Tomato and Asparagus

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Slow Cooked Ocean Trout with Tomato and Asparagus Tomato and Asparagus: 500g Tomatoes seeded and chopped 1/3-1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil sea…

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Spaghetti with Lime and Rocket (Arugula)

Posted on Jan 25th, 2015 - By admin - 0 Comments

This is one of the top couple of pasta recipes in the Soganich family.  Especially when the pasta is freshly homemade. 14 oz fresh pasta…

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BBQ Steak with Chimichurri

Posted on Jul 14th, 2015 - By admin - 0 Comments

I am LOVING Chimichurri with steak for a fun easy summer BBQ.  Works great with skirt steak, flat iron, hanger, even spread on corn on the cobb or…

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Grilled (BBQ) Rosemary Flat Breads

Posted on Sep 3rd, 2015 - By admin - 0 Comments

Great grilled bread recipe.  I like it over charcoal, but a gas grill can work also   1 tsp yeast 2 1/2 cups warm water 3 cups whole…

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Chimichurri Sauce

Posted on Dec 4th, 2016 - By admin - 0 Comments

Out favorite sauce for grilled Flank Steak or Skirt Steak.  Also good on potatoes, salad, any grilled meat.  I often put the chili in some olive…

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Kofta

Posted on Mar 27th, 2017 - By admin - 0 Comments

1 pound ground lamb Spice Mix: 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons grated onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf…

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