Homecoming Cookbook – Potato Doughnuts

The following recipe can be found on page 55 under Doughnuts & Sweet Rolls in the Breads & Rolls section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Albina Rudkavich (Katchur) and Gerald Rudkavich who were connected to the North Lake School.

Potato Doughnuts

  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup margarine
  • 1/4 cup Mazola oil
  • 4 teaspoons salt
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 packages yeast

Let yeast rise in a bowl of warm water, then add to the above ingredients. Add enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead and let rise until double in bulk. Punch down and let rise again. Make into doughnuts and fry in hot oil until lightly browned on each side.

  • Glaze:
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Bring to a boil. Keep warm. Put in 1 tablespoon maple flavouring. Dip hot doughnuts, then drain.

Homecoming Cookbook – Doughnuts & Sweet Rolls

There are 108 recipes under Breads & Rolls and 23 Doughnuts & Sweet Rolls in the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. These were provided by 28 contributors and 1 “In memory of” submission who were connected to 10 schools.

PageRecipeSchoolsContributors
48Zucchini LoafSkala SchoolSophie Tomchuk (Kostyshyn-Warelis), In memory of Mike Kostyshyn
48Zucchini Cranberry LoafRice Lake SchoolFrank Franko
48Kolaches (Bohemian Filled Buns)Pine View SchoolMary Sahulka (Borowski)
49Kolaches (Bohemian Filled Buns) continuedPine View SchoolMary Sahulka (Borowski)
50Jam Buns (Very Good)Mossey River SchoolNell Beyko (Beyko), Charles Beyko
50Cinnamon Butter FansSkala School, Fork River SchoolJoan Drewniak (Paleck)
51Dough for Prune/Poppy Seeds/or Cinnamon BunsZelena SchoolNellie Seminchuk (Pshebniski)
52Cinnamon BunsMossey River SchoolGladys Aumond (Lundy)
52Cinnamon BunsBicton Heath SchoolKatherine Alarie (Pakulak)
53Cinnamon RollsSouth Bay SchoolPearl Tichon (Rosteski)
53Cake DonutsSkala SchoolMargaret Pylypchuk (Caruk), John Pylypchuk
54DoughnutsSouth Bay SchoolDiana Little (Seniuk)
54Doughnutsn/aAnna Zazuliak (Fostyk)
55Potato DoughnutsNorth Lake SchoolAlbina Rudkavich (Katchur), Gerald Rudkavich
55Astar Bollar (Icelandic Donuts)Odda SchoolMargaret Kristjanson (Wiggins)
56Dutch OliebollenPine View SchoolMaria (Riet) Dale, Jim Dale
56Honey PuffsPine View School, Fork River SchoolDebbie Pasternak (Senyk), Raymond Pasternak
57Roll KuchenMossey River SchoolEileen Bornn (Tawse), Ben Bornn
57New Year’s CookiesMossey River SchoolBertha Buhler (Bornn)
57Chrustykyn/aLena Kolsun (Kokolski)
58Butterhorns (Never Fail) (No Knead)Fork River SchoolMarlene Reimer (Warkentin)
58Classic Pizzellesn/aBessie Stefishen
59Cream PuffsZelena School, Fork River SchoolJean Serge (Galbraith)

Homecoming Cookbook – Zucchini Bread

The following recipe can be found on page 47 under Quick Breads & Loaves in the Breads & Rolls section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Jean Masiowski (Mullen) who was connected to the Mowat School. She was my paternal great aunt, sister-in-law to my grandmother Pauline Johnston (Masiowski).

Zucchini Bread

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Blend oil, eggs, vanilla, sugar and zucchini; add flour and dry ingredients, mixing well. Stir in raisins and walnuts. Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 to 1-1/4 hours.

Homecoming Cookbook – Lemon Raisin Loaf

The following recipe can be found on page 45 under Quick Breads & Loaves in the Breads & Rolls section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Helen Pascal (Masiowski) who was connected to the Mowat School. She was my paternal great aunt, sister to my grandmother Pauline Johnston (Masiowski).

Lemon Raisin Loaf

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-1/4 cups sifted flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs, eating until thoroughly blended. Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the raisins and grated lemon rind.

Turn into a buttered 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan. Let stand for 15 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes to 1 hour (or until loaf is browned and done).

Dissolve the honey in the lemon juice; pour over hot loaf. Cool in the pan on a rack for 20 to 30 minutes before turning out. Yield: one loaf (serves six).

Homecoming Cookbook – Quick Breads & Loaves

There are 108 recipes under Breads & Rolls and 15 Quick Breads & Loaves in the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. These were provided by 18 contributors who were connected to 8 schools.

PageRecipeSchoolsContributors
41Garlic BunsBicton Heath SchoolPearl Tichon (Rosteski), John Tichon
41Banana BreadSmall Creek SchoolBev Sobiecki, Marvin Sobiecki
41Banana Cherry Loafn/aDebbie Nykoluk (Monchka)
42Banana Chocolate BreadDon SchoolViolet Zwarich (Monchka)
42Banana Fruit LoafRice Lake SchoolPat Zalischuk (Zwarich)
43Banana Walnut BreadFork River SchoolDonna Smith (Pylypchuk)
43Carrot Pineapple LoafBicton Heath SchoolMary Honish (Atamanchuk)
44Carrot and Raisin Currant Breadn/aCheryl Warkentin (Buhler)
44Hobo Breadn/aMildred Kristjanson (Moore)
45Lemon LoafMossey River SchoolMuriel Porada (Hafenbrak)
45Lemon Raisin LoafMowat SchoolHelen Pascal (Masiowski)
46Poppy Seed Lemon BreadPine View School, Fork River SchoolBev Lombaert-Sahulka, Reg Lombaert-Sahulka
46Monkey Breadn/aBernice Black (Chersak)
47Pineapple and Zucchini Breadn/aRoy Chaychuk
47Zucchini BreadMowat SchoolJean Masiowski (Mullen)

Homecoming Cookbook – Dough for Cabbage Buns

The following recipe can be found on page 40 under Breads & Buns in the Breads & Rolls section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Debra Moore and Marilyn Moore (Johnston) who are connected to the Mowat School. They are my paternal cousin and aunt.

Dough for Cabbage Buns

  • 4 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar or less
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound lard
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 eggs
  • Packet yeast

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Beat eggs and 1 cup sour cream. Cut lard into flour, then add egg mixture. Add yeast mixture, mixing with spoon. Knead until dough comes away from fingers. Place in refrigerator overnight.

Fill with favourite filling and make at 350 degrees F until golden brown.

Homecoming Cookbook – Ukrainian Easter Bread

The following recipe can be found on page 30 under Breads & Buns in the Breads & Rolls section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Helen Pascal (Masiowski) who was connected to the Mowat School. She was my paternal great aunt, sister to my grandmother Pauline Johnston (Masiowski).

Ukrainian Easter Bread

  • 3 envelopes yeast
  • 1/3 lukewarm water
  • 2/3 cup scalded lukewarm milk
  • 1/2 cup flour

Put yeast in sugar and water; let stand for 10 minutes. Add milk and flour, beating well. Let rise, then add:

  • 10 egg yolks
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 5-1/2 to 6 cups sifted flour
  • 2 cups raisins
  • Juice from 1 orange and skin (grated) from 1 lemon may be added

Beat yolks and whites until foamy; add sugar in small amounts. Add salt, butter and vanilla (other flavourings if desired). Add to dough, then add enough flour to knead as for bread. Add raisins and knead for 15 minutes. Let rise and form into small loaves or half fill small cans. Let rise. Bake in 325 degree oven.

Homecoming Cookbook – Breads & Buns

There are 108 recipes under Breads & Rolls and 27 Breads & Buns in the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. These were provided by 36 contributors who were connected to 13 schools.

PageRecipeSchoolsContributors
25Korovai Bread (Ukrainian Wedding Cake Dough)n/aAnna Gashyna (Kawvulka)
26Dough for DovesPine View School, Zelena SchoolAnne Gashyna (Haweylyshen), Nick Gashyna
26Easter PaskaRice Lake SchoolStephanie Zwarich (Glena), Mike Zwarich
27Easter Paska continuedRice Lake SchoolStephanie Zwarich (Glena), Mike Zwarich
28PaskaMossey River SchoolEileen Bornn (Tawse), Ben Bornn
28Pasky (Easter Bread)Mossey River SchoolBertha Buhler (Bornn)
29Easter Bread (Babka)Fork River SchoolAndrea Zurba, Alden Zurba
30Ukrainian Easter BreadMowat SchoolHelen Pascal (Masiowski)
30Very Good BreadZelena SchoolStella Shumsky (Fostyk)
31Alice’s Overnight BreadBicton Heath School, South Bay SchoolMona Snyder (Little)
31Anise Kuchen BreadBorden SchoolOlga Rosteski (Atamanchuk)
32No-Fault 100% Whole Wheat BreadFork River SchoolKathy McGill (Buller)
32No Yeast BreadCork Cliff SchoolAnn Kornik (Burak)
32Brown Breadn/aHelen Gashena (Chwartkowski)
33Sandwich LoafNordheim SchoolMary Bergen (Rempel)
34Spiral Herb BreadMossey River SchoolOlga Lundy (Lundy)
35Low-Cal Dill BreadSouth Bay SchoolMary Clouson (Pomozybida)
36Tomato Cheese BreadSouth Bay SchoolMary Ellen Bobinski, Larry Bobinski
36BunsPine View SchoolHelena Sharna (Dale)
37Fermipan Instant Yeast Buns or BreadPine View School, Fork River SchoolFlorine Dahms (Cottick)
37Air BunsSouth Bay SchoolHelen Chaychuk (Zdarski)
38Mom’s Overnight Bunsn/aJanie Galloway, Scott Galloway
38Overnight BunsSkala SchoolPhyllis Momotiuk (Kolochuk), Michael Momotiuk
38Two Hour BunsSkala SchoolBonnie Chaychuk (Momotiuk)
39Hot Cross BunsDon SchoolPhyllis Momotiuk (Kolochuk)
40English MuffinsZelena School, Fork River SchoolJudy Kostyshyn, Jennifer Kostyshyn, Melissa Kostyshyn, Ron Kostyshyn
40Dough for Cabbage BunsMowat SchoolDebra Moore, Marilyn Moore

Homecoming Cookbook – Pina Colada Slush

The following recipe can be found on page 21 under Beverages in the Appetizers & Beverages section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Jessie Chipney (Semchyshyn) who was connected to the North Lake School.

Pina Colada Slush

  • 26 ounces vodka OR 1/2 vodka and 1/2 rum
  • 48 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 large can frozen pink lemonade
  • 1-50 mL bottle coco rum extract

Mix all together in an ice cream pail and freeze. Serve with 7-UP, ginger ale or Squirt.

** I buy the coco rum extract at the wine store (Madd Capers) in Brandon.

Homecoming Cookbook – Beverages

There are 59 recipes under Appetizers & Beverages and 16 Beverages in the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. These were provided by 23 contributors who were connected to 7 schools.

PageRecipeSchoolsContributors
18Cocoa Syrupn/aRyan Sedor
19Homemade Iced Tean/aHilda Kraska (Rudkavich), Patricia Pascal (Mundell)
19Cranberry Fruit PunchMossey River SchoolMuriel Smendziuk (Richardson)
19Frozen Juice PunchSkala SchoolAlice Atamanchuk (Kowalchuk)
20Great Punchn/aJeremiah Galloway, Jordon Galloway, Tabitha Galloway, Janie Galloway, Scott Galloway
20Strawberry Fruit PunchSmall Creek SchoolLil Yakielashek (Boyko)
20Summer PunchZelena School, Mossey River SchoolRose Pocatello (Stashko), Mike Pocatello
21Tropical PunchSmall Creek SchoolAnne Degelman (Krokosh)
21Apricot SlushRice Lake SchoolMary Anne Zalischuk (Zwarich)
21Pina Colada SlushNorth Lake SchoolJessie Chipney (Semchyshyn)
22SlushMossey River SchoolAngela Dyler (Beyko)
22Slushn/aDonna Rudkewich, Laurent Quennelle, Michelle Quennelle
22Blueberry TeaSmall Creek School, Fork River SchoolEmily Pylypchuk (Semchyshyn)
23Homemade Irish Cream LiqueurMossey River SchoolAudrey Dupont (Burtniak)
23KahluaRice Lake SchoolJessie Chipney, Peter Chipney

Homecoming Cookbook – Vegetable Shrimp Dip

The following recipe can be found on page 16 under Dips in the Appetizers & Beverages section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Karen Aller (Johnson) and Randy Aller who were connected to the North Lake School.

Vegetable Shrimp Dip

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce (or less) (hot)
  • 1/4 cup Catalina dressing (or less)
  • 4 ounces crushed shrimp (small)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Finely chop celery, onion and green pepper. Add rest of ingredients and dash Worcestershire sauce. Blend all together and chill. Serve with raw vegetables.

Homecoming Cookbook – Vegetable Dip

The following recipe can be found on page 15 under Dips in the Appetizers & Beverages section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Gloria Wojtowicz (Miller) who was connected to the Mowat School.

Vegetable Dip

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 3 teaspoons onion flakes
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon dill
  • 1 teaspoon Ac’cent

Mix all ingredients and chill for hour before serving with fresh vegetables.

Homecoming Cookbook – Taco Dip

The following recipe can be found on page 14 under Dips in the Appetizers & Beverages section of the R.M. of Mossey River Homecoming Cookbook. It was submitted by Marilyn Moore (Johnston) and April Mrozowich (Natrasony). While no school is listed in the cookbook, Marilyn Moore is a paternal aunt who attended Mowat School.

Taco Dip

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tomato, diced and drained on paper towel
  • A few black or green olives, sliced (optional)

Blend cheese, seasoning mix, sour cream and mayonnaise together; spread on a platter or pizza pan. Top with rest of ingredients in order as above. Serve with tacos or crackers.