by Helen Kain | Jan 21, 2023 | Afternoon Tea, Cakes, Desserts, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Zesty, lemony, buttery cake studded with tangy blueberries—a perfect afternoon pick-me-up or dessert. It could even qualify for an indulgent breakfast at a stretch (ok, a large stretch). It would certainly fit the bill for brunch, with perhaps Asparagus, Tomato and...
by Helen Kain | Jan 21, 2023 | Desserts, Spring Recipes, Winter Recipes
A silky smooth, tangy lemon sauce sits below a light-as-air soufflé. What could be more delightful? Easy to make, this is the perfect bright citrus dessert to finish off a rich winter meal. The boxed version doesn’t come close, so whip up those egg whites and...
by Helen Kain | Jan 3, 2023 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Pasta & Rice, Winter Recipes
Who could resist such a gorgeous display of Swiss rainbow chard? Not me! It was in my grocery basket before I had time to think about how to use it. But wait…I’ve got the Paprika app on my phone! So pull up the recipe portion and enter Swiss chard. There...
by Helen Kain | Jan 3, 2023 | Fall Recipes, Salads, Sides, Winter Recipes
As the days grow shorter, our palates long for bold flavours. Sweet-tart thin apple slices temper the bitter notes of arugula and radicchio, enrobed in a Dijon mustard dressing and topped with salty, rich parmesan crisps. It is perfect as a starter or, in heartier...
by Helen Kain | Dec 16, 2022 | Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Winter Recipes
Cranberries and Christmas are practically synonymous. These buttery, crunchy, nutty bars showcase the tart flavour of fresh (or frozen) cranberries. They freeze beautifully, too. Hands up if you’re too impatient to wait for them to defrost. Yup –...
by Helen Kain | Dec 16, 2022 | Christmas, Cookies & Bars, Fall Recipes, Winter Recipes
A traditional Italian pastry, biscotti owe their dry, crunchy texture to the twice-baked method. First, the dough is shaped into a log and baked. Then, once cooled, it’s cut along the diagonal and baked again until each biscuit is crispy and golden, which makes them...
