by Helen Kain | Aug 24, 2022 | Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
The combination of sugar snap and English peas is crunchy and satisfying. Peppery notes of arugula with salty prosciutto add a savoury element to what would traditionally be a light spring salad. As good quality frozen peas and fresh sugar snap peas are readily...
by Helen Kain | Jun 1, 2022 | 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...
by Helen Kain | May 10, 2022 | 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...
by Helen Kain | Mar 28, 2022 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Easter, Spring Recipes
Buttery, crisp sugar cookies are welcome at any time of year. Fail-safe and endlessly adaptable, here they are decorated with Royal icing before edible transfer paper adds the final festive touch. Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag...
by Helen Kain | Mar 13, 2022 | Books, Spring Recipes, Spring Tablescapes
After a decade of creating content for Entertablement, I have learned a number of things, principally about the various tasks associated with publishing blogs, books and magazines. My preferences, in order: Love: dreaming up designs for table settings, arranging...
by Helen Kain | Jan 23, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Spring Recipes
Remember when muffins were breakfast food? Before they began their Incredible Hulk transformation into a disguised cupcake? These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are old-fashioned, moderately sized and not-too-sweet. No icing. They also contain Greek yoghurt, so they have a...