Paska, Books, Lepps Farms...too much excitement for one week. By now most of us are back in our kitchens trying to prepare our last minute Easter Paska. We all have our favorites and so we repe...
This recipe is from my friend Hilda. It is a cottage cheese and egg spread to put on Paska. As a young child I didn't appreciate this spread but since tasting Hilda's spread several years ago . ...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2010/03/hildas-glums-paska-spread.html
At this time of year I like to go and look for the first signs of spring . . . even in the wild . . . tiny bright green leaves or delicate buds of all colors making their first appearance....
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On Easter Sunday, a traditional Mennonite meal includes Baked Ham, Plumamous, Zwiebach, either scalloped potatoes or potato salad and Paska - of course. I remember the long tables set up ...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2010/03/two-sauces-for-baked-ham.html
If you're still wondering what kind of meat you want to prepare for Easter and if you only have a few people to serve this is the perfect ham dish. It's easy, pretty and delicious. If you hav...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2017/04/peach-mango-ham-steak.html
Over the past decade, we have made wee bird's nests in my kitchen every year about this time. From the oldest to the youngest, the grands have all participated. Usually, we make the nests f...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2014/04/easter-egg-nests.html
Eggs are a symbol of the resurrection, and have been an Easter tradition for centuries. From beautifully painted works of art to simple dyed eggs, they have become an integral part of our Ea...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2018/03/rice-dyed-eggs-and-more.html
I first shared this recipe for Easter 2012 and am reposting them for Flashback Friday since Easter is only a week away! My Mom made them every Easter and we ate them still warm from th...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2016/03/hot-cross-buns.html
These little cupcakes are a new recipe to me, given to me by my friend, Doreen. I made these for a bridal shower recently, but I thought they would be nice to post for Easter. English Lavend...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/04/poppy-seed-lavender-cupcakes.html
Hot Cross Buns, Hot Cross Buns One a penny, two a penny Hot cross Buns If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons, One a penny, two a penny Hot Cross Buns! Always a favouri...
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Paska (based on the Hebrew word for passover) is a rich, citrussy sweet bread...baked in loaves or rolls of all shapes and sizes and decorated with icing and sprinkles. It is a traditional Easter...
I worked with my gf Paska recipe and came up with this variation that I prefer to my other one. It smells delicious while baking. 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp unflavoured gelatin 1 1/2 tbsp regular yeas...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2012/03/paska-gluten-free-improved-recipe.html
Every family has their own traditional Paska recipes they love. My mother makes a citrus flavor Paska. A friend of mine uses saffron in her recipe, another Cardamon and of course we all love...
There is no other recipe that has found me more friends than this one. Most of the girls who share this blog with me. ..found my personal blog by "googling Paska". The recipe originated with...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2009/03/paska-lovellas-recipe.html
While I was growing up we had VASPA (low German) or VESPER (high German) for at least one evening meal each weekend. Our mom would bake fresh zwiebach most Saturdays and they would be...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2015/01/saturday-in-bevs-kitchen-vaspa-vesper.html
It's still some time before those ripe juicy strawberries will be ripe for the picking. In the meantime, if you need a quick and delicious layer cake I think you will agree that this one i...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2014/03/strawberry-shortcut-layer-cake.html
Happy St. Patricks Day . I haven't a speck of Irish blood in me but I enjoy a good pot of stew and my nephew married a little Irish girl. ..so that is good enough reason to make some Irish...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/03/irish-meatball-stew-for-crowd.html
This pretty dessert is as light as a feather and so refreshing after a heavy meal. I've given instructions for serving it souffle' style but it can be served in stemmed dessert or parfai...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/03/lemon-souffle.html
When I saw a picture of this cake, I had to try it and if you have any reason to make a cake for a special occasion in the near future, this is easier than it looks. I got the recipe from Da...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2009/02/hummingbird-cake.html
Pineapple carrot cake is one of my favorite desserts. I have brought this cake to pot lucks or dinners and only the people who know me ask if it is gluten-free -- the rest just go back for a s...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/03/pineapple-carrot-cake-gluten-free.html
One of the first things that I would encourage you to do if you are doing a lot of baking for a large crowd would be to invest in a proper pan. I have an 11 X 15 straight sided light-color...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/02/carrot-cake-for-30.html
We grew up enjoying Golubtsi, Голубцы, a Russian version of cabbage rolls. I didn’t develop a taste for cabbage until my adult years so I’d peel off the cabbage and just enjoy the ...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/03/golubtsi-cabbage-rolls.html
Tomorrow is Sunday, and most of us are always thinking...'The kids are coming home...' What can I serve them to eliminate those hunger pangs. Many of us grew up with the traditional Sunday Fas...
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Some time ago a very dear friend sent this card to me, I have it beside my computer and read it often. Thank you Lovella for this inspiring verse from Proverbs. This verse speaks to me of b...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2014/02/bread-for-journey_23.html
If you love lemon you will definitely love this as you peel layer after layer off this delicious loaf. You will not be satisfied with just one slice. 3 3/4 cups flour, divided 1/3 cup suga...
http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2012/03/lemon-layered-loaf.html