by Helen Kain | Nov 27, 2025 | Afternoon Tea, Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Winter Recipes
These buttery shortbreads crumble delicately at first bite, releasing the warm, nutty perfume of pistachios. Their pale green flecks hint at richness within, while a dip in dark chocolate or a scatter of crushed nuts turns each biscuit into a little work of art —...
by Helen Kain | Sep 28, 2025 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Pasta & Rice, Poultry, Winter Recipes
As the air turns crisp and the trees begin their colourful transformation, meals take on a more grounded, generous character. This hearty pasta gathers the dusky sweetness of roasted squash, the gentle anise of fennel, and the savoury richness of duck confit....
by Helen Kain | Dec 19, 2024 | Christmas, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Winter Recipes
Crumble-Topped Cranberry Apple Pear Tart with Cheddar Crust is a delicious blend of sweet, tart, and savoury flavours, perfect for a holiday dessert or a cosy treat. The recipe makes one 10″ pie or four 6″ pies (perfect for two people to share). I love...
by Helen Kain | Sep 26, 2024 | Bread & Scones, Breakfast, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Winter Recipes
This tender, apple-filled bread is lightly seasoned with cinnamon. Perfect for a cosy autumn breakfast or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. It’s a fun recipe; twisting the filled dough into shape is very satisfying. And best of all, it’s delicious!...
by Helen Kain | Apr 2, 2024 | Books, Fall Recipes, Mains, Pork, Savoury Pies, Winter Recipes
Pork Pies are a staple in the Ploughman’s lunch, usually served alongside Cheddar and Stilton cheeses, Branston pickle, grainy mustard, and some slices of bread. I love cornichons, so those go in, too. Pork pies can also be served hot; mashed potatoes and peas...
by Helen Kain | Dec 19, 2023 | Cakes, Christmas, Winter Recipes
Swirls of spun sugar surround a tower of delectable treats, in this case, old-fashioned doughnut holes! Traditional croquembouche is made with small puffs of choux-pastry filled with pastry cream. This simplified version is just as pretty, with very little effort....
