Tag Archives: potatoes

French onion soup root vegetable gratin

Posted on December 19, 2019 by

Humble vegetables get all dressed up! Confession time: I’ve never been a big fan of rutabagas (the proper name for yellow-fleshed turnips). I love the little white turnips but haven’t found too many ways to use rutabagas…until now. Working with … Continue reading →

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Smashed sweet potatoes

Posted on December 3, 2019 by

A fun new way to enjoy a colourful and nutritious vegetable! I was one of the first to jump on the smashed potato bandwagon when recipes starting popping up everywhere a few years ago. I never posted one because my … 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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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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