Tag Archives: gluten-free

Salted caramel and chocolate covered pretzels        

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

Easy and delicious homemade candy! Whether for a party, bake sale or picnic treat, these little bites are sure to be a big hit. Best of all, you can easily find gluten-free pretzels if that’s the crowd you need to … Continue reading →

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Make-ahead potato and pancetta puffs

Posted on June 11, 2019 by

Fancy ‘tater tots’ the whole family will love! These little beauties were inspired two things: 1) my love of pierogis and 2) a big batch of leftover mashed potatoes. While their taste is evocative of pieriogi filling, they are a … Continue reading →

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Turkish-inspired kofte (meatball) sandwiches

Posted on June 4, 2019 by

An easy, flavourful dish with a playful nickname! My son recently gave me a fun gift: The Turkish Cookbook by Musa Dağdeviren, whom you may have seen on the popular Netflix show, Chef’s Table. I was excited to leaf through … Continue reading →

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Maple syrup pie with pretzel crust

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Regular or gluten-free, it’s a delicious and easy dessert! I’m a sucker for anything that combines sweet and salty so this pie is right up my alley, earning bonus points for also offering a delightful contrast of crunchy and smooth … Continue reading →

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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods Season 2, Episode 4 recipes

Posted on April 25, 2019 by

A flavourful Mediterranean-inspired meal! I haven’t met too many people who don’t love the flavours of the Mediterranean region. Dishes brimming with garlic, tomatoes, herbs, onions, olive oil and more seem to have almost universal appeal. For this episode of … Continue reading →

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Carrot cake cookie sandwiches with maple cream cheese frosting

Posted on April 14, 2019 by

A not-too-sweet treat the whole family will love! I’ve always been a fan of carrot cake although for many years I deluded myself into believing that it’s actually healthy because it has vegetables in it. Of course, I was wilfully … Continue reading →

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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods Season 2, Episode 3 recipes

Posted on April 4, 2019 by

A fast and family-friendly weeknight meal! I have to confess that when my kids were younger we ate a LOT of pretty boring pasta because it was the fastest weeknight meal I could whip up. The kids never seemed to … Continue reading →

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