Author Archives: Paula Roy

About Paula Roy

Welcome to my kitchen! I play with words and with food. I love simple dishes prepared with passion and am always seeking to find new methods to make food as fun and flavourful as possible. I'm also an enthusiastic explorer of faraway lands and cuisines.

Delicious learning at the new Pelican Seafood School of Fish

Posted on November 9, 2019

New classes offer tips and tricks to make preparing fish a breeze! I feel so lucky to have grown up eating lots of fish thanks to my Maritime heritage. My mom’s skill and my love of being in the kitchen … Continue reading →

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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods Season 2, Episode 11 recipes

Posted on November 7, 2019

Playing with pasta: beyond the basics! If your family is anything like mine, you probably have pasta for dinner a LOT. It’s one of the first solid foods my kids fell in love with as toddlers and for years and … Continue reading →

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Blueberry crumble shortbread cookies

Posted on November 5, 2019

A modern spin on a classic treat! This recipe is inspired by the thumbprint cookies my Mom made when I was little. In our house, we actually called them thimble cookies because that’s what she used to make the indentations … Continue reading →

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French toast and fruit bake

Posted on November 2, 2019

A tasty twist on a breakfast classic! We have a LOT of overnight guests in our home so I’m always trying to come up with easy breakfast and brunch ideas. I’m a big fan of these twice-cooked oatmeal squares, these … Continue reading →

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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods Season 2, Episode 10 recipes

Posted on October 31, 2019

Entertaining with ease! We have a lot of dinner parties at our place because I love feeding my family and friends. I’ve learned over the years that I enjoy the effort of feeding a crowd much more when I can … Continue reading →

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Vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies

Posted on October 28, 2019

The perfect cookie: chewy, flavourful and simple to make! I think I might throw out the classic peanut butter cookie recipe that I’ve been using all my life, now that I’ve tasted these beauties. They’re rich-tasting and not too sweet, … Continue reading →

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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods Season 2, Episode 9 recipes

Posted on October 24, 2019

Beautiful bowls both sweet and savoury! One of the hottest trends right now is serving attractively-arranged meals in a bowl. Sometimes they’re a little sweet, making them perfect for breakfast, while savoury versions are popular for lunch or dinner. Many … Continue reading →

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