Strawberry Shortcake

by Helen Kain | Jun 26, 2022 | Desserts, Recent, Summer Recipes

The scrumptious combination of strawberries and cream was originally brought to us from a very surprising source: His Eminence The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Thomas Wolsey, Catholic Bishop and chief advisor to King Henry VIII. One would have thought Wolsey had...

Mixed Berry Tart with Lattice and Flower Crust

by Helen Kain | Jun 19, 2022 | Pies & Tarts, Recent, Summer Recipes

Fresh, local summer fruit is beginning to appear at the farmer’s markets, but not fast enough to furnish a fruit pie, so I tapped into my stash of Trader Joe’s frozen mixed berries and cherries. I had a hankering to play around with a complex latticework...

Succulent Strawberry Salad

by Helen Kain | Jun 1, 2022 | Recent, Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

Looking for a no-fail starter for a dinner party? This colourfully fresh salad pleases foodies and veggie-haters alike. The juicy strawberries are the star of the show, but the supporting cast of grapes, melon, kiwi and avocado provides an intriguing combination of...

Cherry Biscuit Cobbler

by Helen Kain | May 25, 2022 | Desserts, Recipes By Type, Summer Recipes

Summer is approaching and with it, we will soon see cherries, cherries everywhere! What to do with all that abundance? Make cobbler, of course! Fruit cobbler is an easy way to deal with excess summer bounty, but if you’re not careful, the topping can be a sad...

Farro Salad with Asparagus and Grape Tomatoes

by Helen Kain | May 10, 2022 | Ready to Publish, Recent, Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

Easy to prepare and studded with colourful vegetables, this healthy salad is hearty enough for a summer main course. The slightly chewy farro has a delightful nutty flavour, enhanced by the light vinaigrette. It travels well for picnic season, too!     Print...

Roasted Tomato Tart with Shrimp

by Helen Kain | Aug 23, 2021 | Appetizers, Mains, Recipes By Type, Sides, Summer Recipes

I adapted this from a recipe I came across many years ago (20??) in an issue of Victoria Magazine. Don’t be daunted by the number of steps. The roasted tomatoes look after themselves, and you can substitute lightly toasted, thinly sliced baguette if the puff pastry...