Cooking with Moose: Apple Pie Jam

Summer has turned to fall. The autumn leaves are changing into beautiful colours and falling to the ground. It will soon be Thanksgiving weekend in Canada. To celebrate the season, enjoy a taste of fall as the apple harvest is in full swing.  A new recipe from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. ThisContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Apple Pie Jam”

Cooking with Moose: Apple Fritters

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Apple Fritters Ingredients 1 egg 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 cup apples, finely chopped, unpeeled 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups self-rising flour *(see below) Hot oil for frying Sifted confectioners’ sugar (orContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Apple Fritters”

Cooking with Moose: Southern Biscuits

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Southern Biscuits Ingredients 5 cups Flour ½ cups White sugar 3 tbsp. Baking powder 1½ cups Margarine 2 cups Milk (cold) 2 cups Cheese (cheddar shredded) Directions Mix flour, sugar and baking powder Cut in margarine and mixContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Southern Biscuits”

Cooking with Moose: Zucchini Bread

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Zucchini Bread. This is the best way to eat zucchini!!! Ingredients 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 tsp. salt 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts 2 cups grated zucchini, skin onContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Zucchini Bread”

Cooking with Moose: Poor Man’s French Pastry

Some recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Poor Man’s French Pastry. When we were kids we used to call this french man’s poor pastry to bug my mom (Moose). Ingredients Graham crackers 1 instant vanilla pudding 1 package Dream Whip or whipping cream IcingContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Poor Man’s French Pastry”

Cooking with Moose: Apple Cake

This one is so good and it’s perfect for Christmas or anytime, this can be made ahead and even frozen until needed. Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Apple Cake Ingredients 3 cups unpeeled apples 3 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 1 cup raisinsContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Apple Cake”

Cooking with Moose: Broccoli Casserole

This recipe is perfect for Christmas dinner. Can be made ahead and frozen, then reheated. This recipe is from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Broccoli Casserole Ingredients 2 packages frozen broccoli ½ lb. Velveeta cheese or cheese whiz 1 cup old cheddar (can add Imperial nippy cheese if desired) ½ cupContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Broccoli Casserole”

Cooking with Moose: Family Favourite Chili

As the weather gets colder and we approach winter (sorry, it had to be said), you may be looking for some comfort food. In that case I offer up today’s recipe: Family Favourite Chili. This recipe comes from Moose’s family cookbook called, “That Tastes Like Home”.  Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 2 onions 1 green pepperContinue reading “Cooking with Moose: Family Favourite Chili”

Cooking With Moose: Taco Salad

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home”. Today’s recipe: Taco Salad, this one tastes like summer! Thanks to Melissa for this one. Ingredients 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 2 bunches green onions, chopped 1 bag Nacho or Zesty Cheese Doritos, crushed 1 green pepper, chopped 1 cupContinue reading “Cooking With Moose: Taco Salad”

Cooking with Moose: Broccoli Salad

Recipes we use at camp and some from Moose’s family cookbook, “That Tastes Like Home“. Today’s recipe: Broccoli Salad, originally from our friend Annie. Ingredients 2 heads broccoli, raw, cut up small 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 small red onion, chopped 1/2 cup sunflower seeds 1/2 cup raisins 6 slices of bacon Directions Mix,Continue reading “Cooking with Moose: Broccoli Salad”