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Tag Archives: puff pastry
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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Plum Galettes
These little pies are so tasty and really quick to make. Pre-rolled puff pastry is a great time saver; I always keep some in the freezer and use it to make fruit or vegetable pies as well as to top … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts
Tagged butter, cinnamon, galette, nectarine, Ottawa Farmers' Market, pastry, peach, pie, plum, puff pastry, sugar, Warner's Farm
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Lemon Puffs
I recently got to spend a few days with my first culinary partner in crime. As university housemates, Karen and I shared a strong enthusiasm for procrastination by cooking, always accompanied by many cups of tea. Being in the kitchen … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Desserts
Tagged baking, dessert, egg, lemon, lemon curd, puff pastry, puffs, sugar
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Tomato Chèvre Tartlets
Tangy goat’s milk cheese, aromatic basil and sweet cherry tomatoes are a great combination. Tomatoes, still warm from the garden, are one of my favourite warm-weather tastes but I also like making these appetizers throughout late autumn and winter when … Continue reading
