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Joined: September 17th, 2009


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September 2nd, 2010

Gingered Carrot Soup from Moosewood Cookbook

My husband makes this and it continues to be an often requested favourite. He follows the recipe completely and it always works out. When I tried to make it, I cut corners (left out cashews, made it... read more >


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The New Canadian Basics Cookbook

By Carol; McMillan, Murray Ferguson
Penguin Books Canada, Limited - 2001

September 18th, 2009

I was given this book as part of my bridal shower five years ago and it has become a staple in our kitchen.

The recipes aren't fancy, but it delivers what it promises: basics, with a Canadian twist.

Many, many of the recipes have become my standards, such as scones, perfect roast beef, cookies, pancakes, roast chicken, the best baked beans, soups, cakes, and alfredo sauce.

I haven't tried every recipe, but between myself and my husband, we've tried probably at least 75% and there wasn't one that we didn't like. Not all of them are in heavy rotation, but they're good, solid recipes.

I also appreciate the extensive measurement tables. Canadian measurements are different than both British and American, so it's handy when cooking from other cookbooks.