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Tag Archives: make-ahead
Fully-loaded BLT pasta salad
A great twist on a classic sandwich! I’ve always adored bacon-lettuce-tomato (BLT) sandwiches and to this day, they’re one of my go-to choices when visiting a diner. I usually add cheese to my order and, if the kitchen is amenable, … Continue reading
Posted in Pasta
Tagged bacon, BLT, cheese, easy supper, family-friendly meal, gluten-free, lettuce, lunch, make-ahead, pasta salad, Paula Roy, quick supper, salad, tomato
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Mexican-inspired grilled corn salad
A fun way to enjoy a favourite summer vegetable! I love corn on the cob and it is one of the aspects of mid-summer that I most eagerly anticipate every year. Lately I’ve been trying to play around with different … Continue reading
Strawberries and cream drop scones
Easy, delicious biscuits for breakfast, brunch or teatime! I adore making scones and biscuits but sometimes find I am not in the mood to roll out and cut the dough. Drop scones are a great solution as they are fast … Continue reading
Maple gelato with salted pecan brittle
A not-too-sweet dessert everyone will love! I was fortunate to enjoy homemade ice cream on a semi-regular basis when was growing up. We had one of those wooden bucket style ice cream makers, to which you added ice cubes and … Continue reading
Posted in Frozen treats
Tagged candy, frozen dessert, gelato, make-ahead, maple syrup, Paula Roy, pecan brittle, pecans
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Make-ahead potato and pancetta puffs
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
Posted in Vegetables
Tagged bacon, chives, gluten-free, ham, lunch, make-ahead, pancetta, Paula Roy, pierogis, potato puffs, potatoes, side dish, snack, tater tots, vegetarian, what to do with leftover mashed potatoes
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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods Season 2, Episode 4 recipes
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
Posted in dinner, lunch
Tagged appetizer, cheese, delicious salad recipe, dinner, Farm boy, gluten-free, Greek food, make-ahead, meatballs, Mediterranean, Ottawa, Paula Roy, Paula Roy's Favourite Foods, pizza, quick lunch ideas, recipes from television, Rogers TV Ottawa, salad, soup, television, what to make with fennel
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Laotian-style chicken Larb bowl
A healthy, flavourful meal that takes just minutes to make! The more I learn about Asian cuisine, the more impressed I am by what a flavour party so many dishes are. This meal is a great case in point. Before … Continue reading
Posted in Chicken, dinner
Tagged Asian food, Bibb lettuce, bowl, delicious, fresh herbs, Lao, Laos, Laotian, Laotian food, Larb, lettuce, lettuce cups, make-ahead, Paula Roy, Queer Eye recipes, rice, spicy, what to make with ground chicken
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