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Tag Archives: puff pastry
Butter tart-inspired biscuits
A tasty twist on a favourite Canadian dessert! I was asked by a friend to come up with a sweet treat similar to butter tarts but without eggs due to a family allergy. Rather than trying to reinvent the characteristic … Continue reading
Posted in baking
Tagged baking, biscuit, butter tart, butter tarts, butter tarts without eggs, buttertart, Paula Roy, pecans, puff pastry, smoked sea salt, sweet, treat
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Goat cheese and caramelized onion puff pastry palmiers
The fabulous appetizer that pulls a disappearing act! I could not believe how fast these little treats got devoured when I served them to my book club recently. They’re the perfect thing, really – crisp and light and full of … Continue reading
Recipe roundup: all about apples
Some tasty and inventive ways to enjoy a favourite fall fruit! Just like the outstanding peach and tomato crops this year, I think it’s proving to be a stellar year for apples. I’ve purchased numerous varieties at my local farmers’ … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit
Tagged apple, apple roundup, baking, biscuits, Cheddar, fall, kale, muffin, Paula Roy, pickled apples, pickles, puff pastry, quinoa, salad, waffle
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Apple pie rings
Pretty, portable and tasty treats! I love it when I serve a dessert that delights people with its visual appeal and its taste. When I told recent dinner guests we were having apple pie for dessert, I’m quite certain they … Continue reading
Posted in Dessert, Fruit
Tagged apple, apple pie, apples, different way to make apple pie, fun dessert, ice cream, Paula Roy, picnic dessert, pie, potluck dessert, puff pastry
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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods – Episode 9 recipes
Effortless Entertaining with delicious make-ahead dishes While the holidays may be winding down, entertaining season is never over, as far as I’m concerned. I love hosting dinner parties in the winter as people seem especially eager to gather together indoors. … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, television, Tips and Tricks
Tagged can I freeze mashed potatoes, creamy mashed potatoes, dill sauce, easy recipes for entertaining, effortless entertaining, how to make hosting a dinner party easier, make-ahead mashed potatoes, make-ahead recipes for entertaining, Paula Roy, Paula Roy's Favourite Foods, Pavlova, puff pastry, Rogers TV Ottawa, salmon
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Pear and Cheese Galettes
Super simple party-perfect treats I’m often asked what staples I keep on hand in my fridge, freezer and pantry so I can whip up some treats on short notice. At the top of my list is frozen puff pastry. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in appetizer
Tagged appetizer, blue cheese, brie, delicious, easy appetizer, galette, impressive appetizer, make-ahead, party, Paula Roy, pear, puff pastry, recipe, tart, walnuts
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Salmon in Puff Pastry with Dill Sauce
An easy, elegant dish for everyday or entertaining Hosting a group of friends or family a whole lot easier when you’ve got a couple of sure-fire recipes up your sleeve. One of my favourites is melt-in-your mouth salmon wrapped in … Continue reading
Posted in fish, Main DIsh, Make Ahead, make-ahead
Tagged best salmon dish ever, best way to prepare salmon, cream, dijon, dill, dill sauce, elegant salmon dish, entertaining, fish, fish dish, make-ahead, Paula Roy, puff pastry, salmon
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