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A festive, flavourful brunch menu
Show Mom you care with a delicious feast! Truth be told, most Moms do NOT want to be served breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day. I can state from experience that it’s more than a little nerve wracking to be … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, brunch
Tagged bacon, breakfast, breakfast in bed, brunch, brunch roundup, brunch salad, eggs, festive, frittata, fruit, gingerbread, melon, Mother's Day, Paula Roy, popovers, salad, smoked salmon, strawberries, vegetarian, waffles, what to serve for brunch, what to serve for Mother's Day
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Kale salad with caper vinaigrette
A make-at-home version of a perennial favourite at Supply and Demand! When Supply and Demand opened its doors in Ottawa just over five years ago, this was the dish that made me fall in love with kale. I’d never tasted … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants, Salads
Tagged anchovy, anchovy paste, bacon, caper, capers, dijon, garlic, kale, Manchego, massage kale, panko, Paula Roy, salad, shallot, sheep's milk cheese, Supply and Demand, vinaigrette
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Bacon Cheeseburger Dip
A super make-ahead snack for sports fans! When presented with this dish for taste testing a few days ago, my menfolk were rendered speechless, in a good way. Meaty, cheesy and full of flavour, it’s scrumptious and satisfying and really … Continue reading
Posted in Beef, cheese, Entertaining, gluten-free, make-ahead, Meat, Party
Tagged bacon, cheese, cheeseburger, dip, dip that tastes like cheeseburgers, game time, gluten-free, ground beef, make-ahead, meaty dip, onion, party food, Paula Roy, potato chips, snack, snack food, Superbowl, what to serve at Superbowl party
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Breakfast tortilla cups
A tasty way to get kids busy in the kitchen! Don’t you just love those simple recipes that taste absolutely amazing? This nutritious, family-friendly breakfast or brunch option would be fun to offer as an interactive cooking station to get … Continue reading
Posted in Breakfast, brunch, easy Tex-Mex dish, eggs
Tagged bacon, cheese, eggs, eggs in cups, Mexican-style, Paula Roy, salsa, Tex-Mex, tortillas
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Make-ahead breakfast enchiladas
A hearty way to start the day! Enchiladas are such a popular meal at our house that I recently decided to create a breakfast version. My timing was perfect as we had a houseful of overnight guests and I wanted … Continue reading
Creamy macaroni and cheese with kale and bacon
A delicious twist on a comforting family favourite! My family has always loved homemade mac ‘n cheese and it’s no wonder. After all, isn’t it just like a warm, creamy, comforting, satisfying hug in a bowl? I tend to always … Continue reading
Squash, Leek and Pear Soup
A hearty, flavourful way to warm yourself from the inside out! Autumn may be celebrated as ‘sweater weather’ by some, but for me it’s the return of ‘soup season’. I love opening my refrigerator and working with whatever ingredients I … Continue reading
