by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Appetizers, Holiday, Savoury Pies, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
This salmon tart strikes the balance between ease and refinement. Flaky Rough Puff pastry forms a sturdy base for a generous layer of cream cheese, lightly seasoned and scattered with poppy and sesame seeds for texture and quiet savour. Smoked salmon is arranged...
by Helen Kain | Aug 10, 2025 | Mains, Pasta & Rice, Recent, Summer Recipes
Late summer brings an abundance of squash in varying hues — sunshine yellow, soft chartreuse, and deep forest green. This pasta celebrates their fleeting prime, marrying buttery ribbons of squash with the peppery perfume of fresh basil and a whisper of lemon. It’s...
by Helen Kain | Jul 2, 2025 | Mains, Recent, Salads, Summer Recipes
Grain salads are the unsung heroes of summer dining. They’re hearty enough to stand on their own, play well with grilled mains, and can be made well ahead of time—improving in flavour as they rest. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, and easy weekday lunches, they’re a...
by Helen Kain | Jun 26, 2025 | Cookies & Bars, Summer Recipes
There’s something irresistibly American about cherries in summertime — and what better way to celebrate than with these Cherry Crumb Bars, served on West Elm’s delightfully cheeky Patriot plates? With a buttery shortbread base, juicy filling, and golden crumble top,...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | 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 | Aug 3, 2024 | Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Summer Recipes
It’s been a glorious couple of months, but it’s time to head home. I’m in the final stages of using up the fridge excess and needed to find a recipe to use up the excess blueberries. Blueberry Crumb Bars to the rescue. It had to be something I could...
