by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Pink and Red, Sweets, Tea, Vintage china, White, Winter Recipes, Winter Tablescapes
For the Scots, Hogmanay, or New Year, is a much bigger celebration than Christmas and is marked by much feasting, often over several days. I thought it would be fun to pay homage to this tradition with a Scottish themed tea. Daughter Kirsten, son Adam and Papa...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Breakfast, Starters, Tea, Winter Recipes
This healthier version of Scotch eggs is a marvellous “proteinious” snack. Traditional Scotch eggs are a soft-boiled egg surrounded by sausage meat, breaded and fried. Delicious picnic food or bar snack, they are wonderful, but heavy. This version packs...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Starters, Vegetables, Winter Recipes
These pinwheels make a wonderful canapé for a dinner party or one of the savoury pieces of a hearty afternoon tea. They’re popular with young and old alike; children are enchanted with the roly-poly appearance and your older guests will be amused to see the...
by Helen Kain | Jan 5, 2019 | Appetizers, Breakfast, Fall Recipes, Sides, Tea, Winter Recipes
A savoury version of the traditional scone, these are perfect accompaniments to a bowl of hearty soup. The recipe can be adapted for many varieties of cheese, with or without the addition of fresh herbs. This is the simplest version, featuring a sharp cheddar. ...
by Helen Kain | Sep 30, 2018 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Summer Recipes, Vegetables, Winter Recipes
Easy to whip up and not too filling, this colourful appetizer is a crowd pleaser. Perfect for a little nosh before dinner. Print Herbed Goat Cheese Crostini with Caramelized Peppers Author: Helen Kain Yield: 24 1x Print Pin Description A quick and savoury...
by Helen Kain | Sep 6, 2018 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Mains, Starters, Summer Recipes, Vegetables, Winter Recipes
The humble, earthy mushroom takes on a deeply savoury flavour and meaty texture when sauteed in olive oil and butter. Add a touch of garlic, fresh thyme and Italian parsley and enrobe in flaky puff pastry braided to form an elegant strudel. Voilà . A chic appetizer or...
