by Helen Kain | Sep 3, 2017 | Cakes, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Summer Recipes
This delectable cake has a venerable history. When Amanda Hesser, former editor of the New York Times food section, began compiling recipes to create the very marvellous The Essential New York Times Cookbook, she asked for suggestions from readers as to what...
by Helen Kain | Aug 27, 2017 | Appetizers, Summer Recipes
This easy appetizer can be prepared in advance with just a bit of last minute assembly. Assemble the marinade ingredients Whisk the marinade Marinate the shrimp Saute the drained shrimp Saute the shrimp until opaque Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery...
by Helen Kain | Aug 9, 2017 | Libations, Recipes By Season, Recipes By Type, Summer Recipes
When visiting us in the Cape, one of son Adam and son-in-law Mike’s favourite occupations is concocting (and consuming!) cocktails. Their respective rates of consumption have slowed considerably with the onset of fatherhood, but their enthusiasm has not waned...
by Helen Kain | Aug 1, 2017 | Desserts, Pies & Tarts, Summer Recipes
When it’s 90 degrees in the shade and the mere thought of turning on the oven makes you shudder, it’s time to break out the no-bake dessert recipes. After all, chocolate is a food group to be enjoyed in all weathers! Gather the Ingredients Butter the...
by Helen Kain | Jul 10, 2017 | Libations, Recipes By Season, Summer Recipes
We’ve had lots of family, big and small, here in the Cape over the last week. We were blessed with marvellous weather and spent many happy hours watching excited children dash in and out of the water, discover hermit crabs, dig holes for the tide to fill...
by Helen Kain | Oct 27, 2016 | Fall Recipes, Recipes By Type, Sides, Summer Recipes
This marvellous combination of vegetables makes a beautiful side to accompany roast chicken or steak, or feature as the main event for a light supper. The gratin’s layers of breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese and fresh herbs absorb the savoury juices of...
