Fall Comfort Food
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE ICING COURTESY CANOLA EAT WELL Fall in love with these seasonal cupcakes perfect for the cool autumn weather. The
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE ICING COURTESY CANOLA EAT WELL Fall in love with these seasonal cupcakes perfect for the cool autumn weather. The
By Rob Tanner, Publisher Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine As I sit down to write this, the snow is receding, the grass is greening up,
Adapted from Taste of Home Base 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (variation: try half graham crumbs & half crushed gingersnaps) 2 tbsp. sugar 3
Lauren Hitchner – Hitchner Quarter Horses, Longview, Alberta Lauren’s mother, who was born in eastern Colorado in 1902, swears this recipe was popular on the
Bill and Patricia Dunn Mosquito Creek Ranch, Cayley, Alberta Every rancher needs at least a hundred recipes that use ground beef. Here’s another one!
Bill and Pearl Collins – Leecoll Stables, Calgary, Alberta These cookies were Pearl’s Grandmother Harrington’s favorite. MAKES 2 DOZEN COOKIES 3/4cup butter1 cup brown sugar1
By Don and Ingrid Brestler Serves 4 to 6 Spice Crust 3 cups all purpose flour 2 tbsp instant minced onion powder 1 tsp salt
By Fred McDiarmid This has become a family favourite at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Serves 6 1 large turnip 3 large carrots 1 large yam 3 tbsp
By Harold and Sharon Kerr Dressing is popular in our family and there never seems to be enough, so instead of stuffing the turkey I
By D.C. and Patty Lund 1 (170 g) pkg raspberry Jell-O 1 (170 g) pkg blueberry Jell-O 1 (600 g) pkg frozen unsweetened raspberries 1
By Peter and Pam Gonnet 2 lbs frozen hashbrowns 2 cups sour cream 2 (10 oz) cans mushroom soup ½ cup melted butter 1 cup
By Tim Ellis, Road to the CFR Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Crust ¼ cup margarine 1?¼ cups graham wafer crumbs Mix together margarine and graham
By Duane Radford, Freelance Writer Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Baked beans are seldom enjoyed by folks in our hectic world, but they’re a real treat
By Cliff Cunningham lasagna noodles, as many as needed mozzarella cheese (desired amount) Sauce 1 lb lean ground beef 2 tsp cooking oil 3 (7½
By Gena LaCoste 1 fryer chicken, cut into serving pieces 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 onion, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove of garlic,
By Rob and Marie Tanner, Publishers Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Serves 6 3 tbsp butter or margarine 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes ½ tsp
By Ken McNabb 1 pre-cooked ham 5 to 6 pineapple slices (or desired amount) ¼ cup teriyaki marinade ¼ cup maple syrup Most all of
By Tracey Feist, Freelance Writer Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine This is my Mum’s recipe?—?every fall at our Church’s turkey dinner’s I would search out her
By Doris Daley I lived in Pennsylvania for four years back in the 80s. Until then, I had always enjoyed sweet potatoes with the traditional
By Guy and Moneca Heintz Danish apple dessert is always a favourite and compliments almost any dinner! 8 apples, peeled, sliced and cored 1?¼ cups
By Kendra Mah, Subscription/Circulation Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine This is just a nice simple joining of two vegetables that I felt would complement each other.
By Luke Tournier This is one of my faves. 1?¾ cups flour 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 cup rolled
by Mel and Marjie Hyland My dad Campbell Crawford was a big game guide. We lived in the hunting camp the year around, so many
By Avril Chattaway ¼ cup shortening ½ cup oil 1?¾ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2?½ cups flour 4 tbsp cocoa 2 cups
By Jason and Carrie Resch 1?½ lbs lean ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (540 ml) can pinto beans,
Submitted by O’Keefe Ranch 6 medium potatoes 1 medium to large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 can corned beef salt and pepper to
By Bill and Zita Borgwardt The cherries we use are also known as the Evans Cherry. It’s a long story but my mother was the
By Edith Wearmouth, owner of WineGlass Ranch On days that we are working cattle I have always found it very difficult to be out of the
By Dean Langille, Cowboy Country TV I got this recipe from Dana, at Amberwood B and B on Vancouver Island (between Nanaimo and Ladysmith). I
By Chad Harden ½ cup frozen blueberries 3 tbsp frozen lemonade 1?3 cup milk
By Doug Sauter 16 slices of bread, crusts removed slices of back bacon or ham (desired amount) cheddar cheese, shredded (desired amount) 6 eggs 1/2
by Mike and Iona Copeman 2 (10 oz) pkgs frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/4
by Josh Lyons 4 lbs country-style ribs 1?½ cups oil ¾ cup Soya sauce ½ cup vinegar ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1?3 cup orange juice
by Frances Riviere This recipe was given to me many years ago by my now 98-year-old Aunty Mildred Allred. I am submitting it in her
by Jason and Carrie Resch 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, diced (optional) 16 to 20 frozen perogies 2 cups cooked ham,
by Ben Crane 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and skinned 1 tbsp real mayonnaise 1 tbsp salsa 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice, or 1
By Mark and Kathy McMillan Makes 4 shrimp quesadillas 2 tsp olive oil 4 8″ whole wheat or regular tortillas 6 oz raw shrimp,
By Ralph and Doris Bircham The cheeseburger casserole is quick to make, everyone seems to like it and it is the perfect dish to bake
By Dave and Barb Poulsen We love these savoury tarts at any time of the year… though they tend to end up as part of
By Joy and Gene Allen When we were kids, Dad took us to all the rodeos with two horses in the homemade rack on the
By Randa Nugent 2 (18?½ oz) pkgs chocolate cake mix 2?3 cup oil 4 eggs, beaten Add oil and beaten eggs to cake mix. Mix
By Brenda and Barry Clemens This is my specialty. 2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained 4 (540 ml) cans brown beans 1 (540 ml)
By Rita Reardon (Tom Reardon’s mother) Crust 1 1?3 cups flour 1 tbsp white sugar ¾ cup butter Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter
By Obrey Motowylo 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 (14 oz) can tomatoes, diced 1 tbsp dry onion flakes 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt
By Gena LaCoste This is my Mom’s recipe and it’s my absolute favourite pudding…. I think. 1 cup sugar ¼ cup flour, sifted 2 tbsp
By Wendy Risdale 1 cup instant coffee 2 cups Coffee Mate 2 cups Nestle Quick powder 1?½ cups sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon
By Claire Dewar-Roberts Our family uses this recipe a lot and it’s so easy to make! Makes 6 servings 1 (1 kg) pkg frozen hash
By Jack and Audrey Daines A family favourite! 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg, beaten 1 cup
By Duane Radford, Freelance Writer Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine While most people are taking down their Christmas tree and putting away the decorations, Ukrainians celebrate
By Mark and Colleen Kwasniki This is my favourite salmon recipe and I make it quite often… especially when I forget to take something out
By Carol-Ann Cameron Meatballs 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 cup bread crumbs ¼ cup milk, evaporated milk or whipping cream 1 egg ½ tsp
By Hugh and Billie McLennan, Spirit of the West Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine 1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts) 1 (18 ½ oz) pkg yellow
By Doug and Lynette Mills Crust 1 cup flour ½ cup melted butter Mix together and press in 8″ x 8″ pan and bake at
1 lb. bison steak, cut into thick strips3 tbsp butter1 boullion cube, dissolved in 1½ cups hot water1 clove garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)3
4 or 5 oranges juiced and as much pulp aspossible (or 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate,thawed)4 or 5 lemons juiced and as much pulp
6 (6-8) oz venison shanks½ cup vegetable oil1 ½ cups flour2 cups red wine1 qt game or beef stock½ cup diced garlic6 sprigs fresh thyme
1 ½ cups yellow corn meal3 cups chicken stock¼ cup butter½ cup sliced green onions½ cup diced red bell pepper1 tsp salt2 tsp cracked black
4 cups flour2 tbsp Fermipan yeast(Mix flour and yeast together in a separate bowl.)2 eggs, beaten8 tbsp sugar(I always use heaping tablespoons, which make a
3 cups flour4 ½ tsp baking powder3 tbsp sugar1 ½ tsp salt1 (12 oz) beer (not Lite beer) Mix dry ingredients together, add beer and
3 litres beef broth2 lbs hamburger1 large onion, chopped2 cups frozen corn2 cups small potatoes,cubed2 pkgs taco seasoningsalt and pepper to taste Fry hamburger and
Makes 2 dozen biscuits 1 pkg active dry yeast2 ½ tbsp warm water3 ¼ cups unsifted all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp baking powder1?8 tsp baking soda1
Serves 6 – 8 1 lb hamburger 3 to 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 to 5 stalks
Makes 1 pie 1 Graham cracker crust pastry/pie shell (9 inch) 1 3 oz pkg sugar-free lemon gelatine ½ cup boiling water 1 8 oz
Curried Vegetables The apple and curry flavors really come through. Medium carrots, cut into 1 1?2 inch (3.8 cm) lengths 4 4 Simmering water 2
Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer are Here! Summer means long days dripping with sunshine, haying season, fencing, wading in the creek, long days
1 cup: 169 Calories 3.5 g Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrate 2 g Fibre 23 g Protein 306 mg Sodium Hearty beef flavor is sweetened
The “stuffing” shows so attractively once the steak is cut. Wonderful basil and tomato flavor. Basil pesto 1?3 cup 75 mL Sun-dried tomato pieces, soaked
Happy feasting! Easter treats This appetizing glaze is ideal for ham steaks as well as baked. Try this glaze or any of the delicious glazes
More kitchen tricks from Jean Paré – make leftovers disappear like magic! If you’re a city dweller, the last months of winter might seem to
Taste the Tradition Jean Pare serves up Christmas fare – old and new Chewy with great nutty flavour. Wonderful aroma of sage and other herbs.
By Lauren & Keith Hitchner, Hitchner Quarter Horses, Longview, Alta Makes 3 pies 4 cups cooked carrots, pureed3 eggs, beaten 3 cups hot milk 1
Lauren Hitchner – Hitchner Quarter Horses, Longview, Alberta Lauren’s mother, who was born in eastern Colorado in 1902, swears this recipe was popular on the
Bill and Patricia Dunn Mosquito Creek Ranch, Cayley, Alberta Every rancher needs at least a hundred recipes that use ground beef. Here’s another one!
By Rob and Marie Tanner, Publishers Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Serves 6 3 tbsp butter or margarine 2 cups frozen hash brown potatoes ½ tsp
By Doug Sauter 16 slices of bread, crusts removed slices of back bacon or ham (desired amount) cheddar cheese, shredded (desired amount) 6 eggs 1/2
Lauren Hitchner – Hitchner Quarter Horses, Longview, Alberta Lauren’s mother, who was born in eastern Colorado in 1902, swears this recipe was popular on the
by Mel and Marjie Hyland My dad Campbell Crawford was a big game guide. We lived in the hunting camp the year around, so many
By Joy and Gene Allen When we were kids, Dad took us to all the rodeos with two horses in the homemade rack on the
1 ½ cups yellow corn meal3 cups chicken stock¼ cup butter½ cup sliced green onions½ cup diced red bell pepper1 tsp salt2 tsp cracked black
4 cups flour2 tbsp Fermipan yeast(Mix flour and yeast together in a separate bowl.)2 eggs, beaten8 tbsp sugar(I always use heaping tablespoons, which make a
3 cups flour4 ½ tsp baking powder3 tbsp sugar1 ½ tsp salt1 (12 oz) beer (not Lite beer) Mix dry ingredients together, add beer and
Makes 2 dozen biscuits 1 pkg active dry yeast2 ½ tbsp warm water3 ¼ cups unsifted all-purpose flour2 ¼ tsp baking powder1?8 tsp baking soda1
By Dave and Barb Poulsen We love these savoury tarts at any time of the year… though they tend to end up as part of
By D.C. and Patty Lund 1 (170 g) pkg raspberry Jell-O 1 (170 g) pkg blueberry Jell-O 1 (600 g) pkg frozen unsweetened raspberries 1
By Jason and Carrie Resch 1?½ lbs lean ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (540 ml) can pinto beans,
By Duane Radford, Freelance Writer Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine While most people are taking down their Christmas tree and putting away the decorations, Ukrainians celebrate
3 litres beef broth2 lbs hamburger1 large onion, chopped2 cups frozen corn2 cups small potatoes,cubed2 pkgs taco seasoningsalt and pepper to taste Fry hamburger and
Serves 6 – 8 1 lb hamburger 3 to 5 carrots, peeled and chopped 4 to 6 potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 to 5 stalks
By Don and Ingrid Brestler Serves 4 to 6 Spice Crust 3 cups all purpose flour 2 tbsp instant minced onion powder 1 tsp salt
By Duane Radford, Freelance Writer Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Baked beans are seldom enjoyed by folks in our hectic world, but they’re a real treat
By Cliff Cunningham lasagna noodles, as many as needed mozzarella cheese (desired amount) Sauce 1 lb lean ground beef 2 tsp cooking oil 3 (7½
By Gena LaCoste 1 fryer chicken, cut into serving pieces 2 tbsp cooking oil 1 onion, minced 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove of garlic,
By Ken McNabb 1 pre-cooked ham 5 to 6 pineapple slices (or desired amount) ¼ cup teriyaki marinade ¼ cup maple syrup Most all of
By Edith Wearmouth, owner of WineGlass Ranch On days that we are working cattle I have always found it very difficult to be out of the
by Josh Lyons 4 lbs country-style ribs 1?½ cups oil ¾ cup Soya sauce ½ cup vinegar ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce 1?3 cup orange juice
by Jason and Carrie Resch 1 tbsp butter 1 onion, chopped 1 green pepper, diced (optional) 16 to 20 frozen perogies 2 cups cooked ham,
By Mark and Kathy McMillan Makes 4 shrimp quesadillas 2 tsp olive oil 4 8″ whole wheat or regular tortillas 6 oz raw shrimp,
By Ralph and Doris Bircham The cheeseburger casserole is quick to make, everyone seems to like it and it is the perfect dish to bake
By Brenda and Barry Clemens This is my specialty. 2 lbs ground beef, browned and drained 4 (540 ml) cans brown beans 1 (540 ml)
By Obrey Motowylo 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni 1 (14 oz) can tomatoes, diced 1 tbsp dry onion flakes 1 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt
By Claire Dewar-Roberts Our family uses this recipe a lot and it’s so easy to make! Makes 6 servings 1 (1 kg) pkg frozen hash
By Mark and Colleen Kwasniki This is my favourite salmon recipe and I make it quite often… especially when I forget to take something out
By Carol-Ann Cameron Meatballs 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 cup bread crumbs ¼ cup milk, evaporated milk or whipping cream 1 egg ½ tsp
1 lb. bison steak, cut into thick strips3 tbsp butter1 boullion cube, dissolved in 1½ cups hot water1 clove garlic (or ½ tsp garlic powder)3
6 (6-8) oz venison shanks½ cup vegetable oil1 ½ cups flour2 cups red wine1 qt game or beef stock½ cup diced garlic6 sprigs fresh thyme
Those Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer are Here! Summer means long days dripping with sunshine, haying season, fencing, wading in the creek, long days
1 cup: 169 Calories 3.5 g Total Fat 12 g Carbohydrate 2 g Fibre 23 g Protein 306 mg Sodium Hearty beef flavor is sweetened
The “stuffing” shows so attractively once the steak is cut. Wonderful basil and tomato flavor. Basil pesto 1?3 cup 75 mL Sun-dried tomato pieces, soaked
Happy feasting! Easter treats This appetizing glaze is ideal for ham steaks as well as baked. Try this glaze or any of the delicious glazes
More kitchen tricks from Jean Paré – make leftovers disappear like magic! If you’re a city dweller, the last months of winter might seem to
Taste the Tradition Jean Pare serves up Christmas fare – old and new Chewy with great nutty flavour. Wonderful aroma of sage and other herbs.
By Fred McDiarmid This has become a family favourite at Christmas and Thanksgiving. Serves 6 1 large turnip 3 large carrots 1 large yam 3 tbsp
By Harold and Sharon Kerr Dressing is popular in our family and there never seems to be enough, so instead of stuffing the turkey I
By Peter and Pam Gonnet 2 lbs frozen hashbrowns 2 cups sour cream 2 (10 oz) cans mushroom soup ½ cup melted butter 1 cup
By Doris Daley I lived in Pennsylvania for four years back in the 80s. Until then, I had always enjoyed sweet potatoes with the traditional
By Kendra Mah, Subscription/Circulation Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine This is just a nice simple joining of two vegetables that I felt would complement each other.
Submitted by O’Keefe Ranch 6 medium potatoes 1 medium to large onion, chopped 3 celery stalks, chopped 1 can corned beef salt and pepper to
by Mike and Iona Copeman 2 (10 oz) pkgs frozen corn kernels, thawed 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/4
by Ben Crane 3 ripe avocados, halved, pitted and skinned 1 tbsp real mayonnaise 1 tbsp salsa 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice, or 1
Curried Vegetables The apple and curry flavors really come through. Medium carrots, cut into 1 1?2 inch (3.8 cm) lengths 4 4 Simmering water 2
PUMPKIN CUPCAKES WITH SPICED CREAM CHEESE ICING COURTESY CANOLA EAT WELL Fall in love with these seasonal cupcakes perfect for the cool autumn weather. The
Adapted from Taste of Home Base 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (variation: try half graham crumbs & half crushed gingersnaps) 2 tbsp. sugar 3
Bill and Pearl Collins – Leecoll Stables, Calgary, Alberta These cookies were Pearl’s Grandmother Harrington’s favorite. MAKES 2 DOZEN COOKIES 3/4cup butter1 cup brown sugar1
By D.C. and Patty Lund 1 (170 g) pkg raspberry Jell-O 1 (170 g) pkg blueberry Jell-O 1 (600 g) pkg frozen unsweetened raspberries 1
By Tim Ellis, Road to the CFR Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine Crust ¼ cup margarine 1?¼ cups graham wafer crumbs Mix together margarine and graham
By Tracey Feist, Freelance Writer Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine This is my Mum’s recipe?—?every fall at our Church’s turkey dinner’s I would search out her
By Guy and Moneca Heintz Danish apple dessert is always a favourite and compliments almost any dinner! 8 apples, peeled, sliced and cored 1?¼ cups
By Luke Tournier This is one of my faves. 1?¾ cups flour 1 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup brown sugar, lightly packed 1 cup rolled
By Avril Chattaway ¼ cup shortening ½ cup oil 1?¾ cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp vanilla 2?½ cups flour 4 tbsp cocoa 2 cups
By Bill and Zita Borgwardt The cherries we use are also known as the Evans Cherry. It’s a long story but my mother was the
By Randa Nugent 2 (18?½ oz) pkgs chocolate cake mix 2?3 cup oil 4 eggs, beaten Add oil and beaten eggs to cake mix. Mix
By Rita Reardon (Tom Reardon’s mother) Crust 1 1?3 cups flour 1 tbsp white sugar ¾ cup butter Combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter
By Gena LaCoste This is my Mom’s recipe and it’s my absolute favourite pudding…. I think. 1 cup sugar ¼ cup flour, sifted 2 tbsp
By Jack and Audrey Daines A family favourite! 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg, beaten 1 cup
By Hugh and Billie McLennan, Spirit of the West Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine 1 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts) 1 (18 ½ oz) pkg yellow
By Doug and Lynette Mills Crust 1 cup flour ½ cup melted butter Mix together and press in 8″ x 8″ pan and bake at
4 or 5 oranges juiced and as much pulp aspossible (or 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate,thawed)4 or 5 lemons juiced and as much pulp
Makes 1 pie 1 Graham cracker crust pastry/pie shell (9 inch) 1 3 oz pkg sugar-free lemon gelatine ½ cup boiling water 1 8 oz
By Lauren & Keith Hitchner, Hitchner Quarter Horses, Longview, Alta Makes 3 pies 4 cups cooked carrots, pureed3 eggs, beaten 3 cups hot milk 1
By Dean Langille, Cowboy Country TV I got this recipe from Dana, at Amberwood B and B on Vancouver Island (between Nanaimo and Ladysmith). I
By Chad Harden ½ cup frozen blueberries 3 tbsp frozen lemonade 1?3 cup milk
by Frances Riviere This recipe was given to me many years ago by my now 98-year-old Aunty Mildred Allred. I am submitting it in her
By Wendy Risdale 1 cup instant coffee 2 cups Coffee Mate 2 cups Nestle Quick powder 1?½ cups sugar 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp cinnamon