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Tag Archives: make-ahead
Hearty Lamb Stew
A comforting, flavourful make-ahead meal So many people mention stew when the topic of comfort food comes up. Warming and delicious, stew can be prepared many different ways with a host of different ingredients. I often make beef or chicken … Continue reading
Posted in dinner
Tagged carrots, comfort food, hearty, lamb, lamb stew, make-ahead, one-pot meal, Paula Roy, potatoes, rich, stew, what's for dinner
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French grated carrot salad (salade de carottes rapées)
A fast, fresh and flavourful raw vegetable dish! Sometimes simple is best and that’s certainly the case with this delightful salad. I’ve modelled it on a dish that is truly ubiquitous in France, where you’ll find it at many cafés, … Continue reading
Posted in Salads
Tagged carrot, fall food, French salad, grated carrot salad, make-ahead, Paula Roy, raw, vegetable, vegetables, vinaigrette, what to make with carrots
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Grilled corn salad with seared scallops
A burst of summery colours and flavours! I know most people measure seasons by the weather but my seasons are all about food. I love to cook with whatever is fresh and local and while I’m a little sad when … Continue reading
Posted in dinner, fish, Salads
Tagged basil, capers, corn on the cob, gluten-free, grape tomatoes, grilled corn, make-ahead, pan-seared, Paula Roy, pescatarian, scallops, seafood, seared scallops, summery salad, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian, vinaigrette, what to make with fresh corn
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Scrumptious smoked salmon spread
Entertain with ease thanks to this tasty make-ahead treat! Have you ever played the hypothetical “deserted island food” game? In a nutshell, you identify one (or several) foods that you would be quite content to eat every day for the … Continue reading
Orange tarts with shortbread crust
Sweet citrus shines in these colourful treats! I am an unabashed lover of all things lemon, to the point where other citrus fruits sometimes get a little neglected in my kitchen. I decided to remedy that by coming up with … Continue reading
Posted in baking, Dessert, Desserts
Tagged baby shower, bite sized desserts, bridal shower, butter, citrus, lemon, make-ahead, orange, Paula Roy, small pies, sugar, sweet, sweet treat, sweets, tarts, vegetarian
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Instant Pot makes for faster, tastier corned beef
Super tender and flavourful brisket….with zero preservatives! I have spent my entire adult life (up till about a week ago) wondering how corned beef got its name. I mean, there’s no corn in it (unlike peameal bacon, for example, which … Continue reading
