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...
by Helen Kain | Aug 3, 2024 | Appetizers, Salads, Summer Recipes
Summer tomatoes, bursting with flavour, with fresh mozzarella cheese and fragrant basil in a balsamic dressing, are the definition of summer. Chunks of succulent, creamy avocado kicks it up another notch. It’s divine. Avocado Caprese Salad is the perfect accompaniment...
by Helen Kain | Aug 3, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Seafood, Summer Recipes
New England Lobster Rolls are heavenly. Made with sweet, succulent lobster meat enrobed in a light mayonnaise-based dressing, they’re a Cape Cod summer highlight. The best lobster rolls are made with the lobster’s body, knuckles, and claw meat. The more...
