by Helen Kain | Oct 26, 2022 | Cakes, Fall Recipes, Recent
Tins of puréed pumpkin are a staple in our house, right up there with San Marzano Italian tomatoes. But in the fall, when pie pumpkins appear in the grocery stores and on the farm stands, I’m eager to bake a few for Pumpkin Ravioli, Pumpkin Tagine or Cavatappi...
by Helen Kain | Oct 25, 2022 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Pork, Recent, Winter Recipes
Living so close to our various family members, impromptu mid-week meals are fairly common. I usually have a few pounds of sweet Italian Sausage in the freezer, and we can throw a sheet pan dinner together with whatever vegetables we have on hand. Combining the root...
by Helen Kain | Sep 25, 2022 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Mains, Winter Recipes
Soufflés sometimes get a bad rap—fussy, intimidating and altogether too much work. Nothing could be further from the truth, but there are a couple of tricks to it. First, you can get all the way to Step 5 in the preparations in advance, leaving only a few last-minute...
by Helen Kain | Sep 16, 2022 | Breakfast, Fall Recipes, Winter Recipes
This skillet breakfast brings an entirely new meaning to “home fries”. It starts with a hearty dose of crispy, skin-on potatoes. The onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and spinach add colour, texture and a ton of flavour—the perfect vehicle for tender,...
by Helen Kain | Sep 14, 2022 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Thanksgiving
When we think of making cakes or cupcakes for fall, pumpkin and apple most frequently come to mind. For Thanksgiving dinner, I was already making pumpkin pie and wanted something with a slightly more subtle flavour for a second dessert. Spice cupcakes with cream...
by Helen Kain | Sep 4, 2022 | Fall Recipes, Soup
This quick and easy soup can be on the table in under 30 minutes. While it may not have the depth of flavour of Roasted Vegetable Soup, the brevity and simplicity of the preparation have a lot going for it when you’re pressed for time and want something...