Tag Archives: potatoes

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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Hearty Lamb Stew

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

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 →

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Amazingly delicious roast chicken and vegetables

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

Swap your beer can for a Bundt pan for an easy, tasty meal! One day while attempting to reorganize my kitchen cupboards, I discovered that I had 5 different tube pans. Some with straight sides (great for angel food cake); … Continue reading →

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Colcannon (Irish potatoes and cabbage)

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day…or any day! Maybe it’s because my dad grew up on a potato farm in Prince Edward Island, or maybe it’s because potatoes are just so delicious, versatile and filling, but I absolutely adore these tasty … Continue reading →

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Spiced Sweet Potato Stacks

Posted on January 15, 2017 by

An easy, elegant way to serve up nutritious sweet potatoes I love sweet potatoes. Not only are they delicious and super nutritious, but they add a gorgeous pop of colour to any plate. I love this recipe for oven baked … Continue reading →

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie in Portobello Mushroom Caps

Posted on February 29, 2016 by

The more I learn about preparing vegan food, the more I am genuinely learning to love it. I’ll probably always be an omnivore but it feels great to serve up appealing meatless meals a few times each week and I … Continue reading →

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Italian Sausage and Vegetable Bake

Posted on October 14, 2015 by

As you can imagine, my taste testers get quite the workout during Farmers’ Feast weeks. Day after day, they wait patiently for their first bites of new dishes inspired by seasonal, local foods from the Ottawa Farmers’ Market. Their opinions … Continue reading →

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