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Tag Archives: shrimp
Speedy shrimp tacos
Fast, flavourful and fun! I think my family believes that Taco Tuesday is just a weak guideline; if they had their way, we’d probably have tacos for dinner three or four nights a week. I’m constantly mixing things up and … Continue reading
Posted in Tex-Mex
Tagged coleslaw, dinner in 15 minutes, fast dinner, fast supper, Paula Roy, shrimp, shrimp tacos, tacos
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What are you eating on New Year’s Eve?
Cooked lobster dinner-to-go a perfect solution! It’s been said that luck favours the prepared. I’m inclined to agree, particularly after this week when I was offered the opportunity to surprise my husband with a delicious take-home meal on the 30th … Continue reading
Posted in Restaurants
Tagged bisque, dinner-to-go, lobster, New Year's Eve, Ottawa, Paula Roy, Pelican, Pelican Seafood Market and Grill, seafood, shrimp, take-home
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Shrimp and asparagus Pad Thai
Tasty twists freshen up a classic Thai favourite! There are probably thousands of different ways to make Pad Thai, one of the most ubiquitous and popular street foods in Thailand. Stir fried rice noodles and vegetables in a tasty sauce … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, dinner, meal I can make in 20 minutes
Tagged easy Thai food, eggs, fast Pad Thai, flavourful meal, gluten-free, noodles, one-pot meal, Paula Roy, pea shoots, rice noodles, shrimp, stir-fry, Thai food, vegetarian
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Hearty seafood and chickpea stew
A Mediterranean-inspired winter warmer! I adore this dish because it’s so easy to prepare and absolutely packed with flavour. The tomatoes and herbs are what predominate, rather than the mild-tasting haddock and shrimp. Leftovers reheat beautifully so you might even … Continue reading
Posted in Entertaining, fish, Make Ahead, make-ahead, Meat, poultry, fish, One dish meals, seafood, Soups and stews
Tagged chickpeas, feta, garlic, gluten-free, Greek, haddock, healthy, hearty, Italian, Mediterranean, onions, Paula Roy, protein, seafood, shrimp, stew, tomatoes
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Korean-style Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry
A simplified version of a delicious and healthy dish Based on a traditional dish called japchae, this Korean-inspired stir fry is a flavourful meal that the whole family will likely enjoy. Gluten-free sweet potato noodles are reminiscent of rice vermicelli … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Beef
Tagged beef, chicken, delicious stir fry, garlic, ginger, gluten-free, healthy stir fry, japchae, Korean, onion, shrimp, stir-fry, sweet potato glass noodles, sweet potato noodles, sweet potato vermicelli, tofu, vegan, vegetables, vegetarian
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Better Than Takeout Sweet & Sour Shrimp
When I was a kid, as soon as saw the words ‘sweet and sour’ on any Chinese restaurant takeout menu, I simply had to have it. I didn’t care if there was a cup of icky red food colouring in … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, fish, Meat, poultry, fish, Uncategorized
Tagged Asian, brown rice, carrots, cashews, Chinese, gluten-free, make-ahead, peppers, pineapple, shrimp, sweet and sour, vegan, vegetarian, zucchini
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Vietnamese Chicken or Shrimp Salad
I love crunchy salads that are packed with flavour and colour so this one is a real winner for me. I find the hot-salty-sour-bitter-sweet flavours of Vietnamese food absolutely irresistable and appreciate that Vietnamese food is also considered to be … Continue reading
Posted in Asian, Salads, Vegetables
Tagged Asian, cabbage, carrot, chicken, chile paste, cilantro, cucumber, dinner, fish sauce, fresh, healthy, lime, lunch, mint, red onion, red pepper, salad, sesame oil, shrimp, Vietnamese
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