by Helen Kain | Feb 18, 2026 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Spring Recipes, Winter Recipes
These maple pots de crème are creamy and composed; they lean into the earthy warmth of pure maple syrup, balanced by the bright, tart clarity of blackberry coulis. The contrast is subtle but memorable — a spoonful that feels both comforting and refined, rich without...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | Holiday, Salads, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
At first glance, this recipe seems overly complicated. It’s just a salad, right? You just arrange the ingredients on the platter and add the dressing. Why all the steps? Julia Child was very particular about several things, and in this case, with excellent...
by Helen Kain | Jun 19, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Cookies & Bars, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
Rhubarb is an old-fashioned vegetable, of which I am a huge fan. As summer rolls around, I start searching for new recipes for humble and forgotten produce and was delighted to find this recipe on the Land O’Lakes website. Who knew they had such lovely recipes?...
by Helen Kain | Jun 11, 2024 | Soup, Spring Recipes
Spring Minestrone, bursting with fresh green vegetables, is a lighter take on a hearty classic. It’s perfect for those chillier spring days when you want a little comfort food. The abundance of slightly crunchy vegetables is fresh and appealing, while the...
by Helen Kain | Jun 11, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Spring Recipes
How much fun are these honeycomb-shaped, brioche-style buns? The drizzle of honey glaze highlights the shape of the bee and honeycomb imprints while adding just the right degree of decadent sweetness. They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast, as a side to soup, or even...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2024 | Cakes, Desserts, Spring Recipes
A tisket, a tasket, a fruit-filled shortcake basket! Our house abounds with fans of plain buttery cakes, even among the small fry. While they love their icing-topped cupcakes, if I were to offer a choice, they’d go for pound cake or shortcake, hands down. So...
