by Helen Kain | Aug 23, 2021 | Appetizers, Mains, Recipes By Type, Sides, Summer Recipes
I adapted this from a recipe I came across many years ago (20??) in an issue of Victoria Magazine. Don’t be daunted by the number of steps. The roasted tomatoes look after themselves, and you can substitute lightly toasted, thinly sliced baguette if the puff pastry...
by Helen Kain | Jun 9, 2021 | Appetizers, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes
The cool crispness of watermelon is one of the highlights of summer. There is nothing like sitting on the porch steps on a hot day, munching a slice of watermelon. With the new seedless varieties, the pleasure is untainted by the need to fish out slippery black seeds....
by Helen Kain | Jan 30, 2021 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Savoury Pies, Sides, Winter Recipes
Spanakopita was a mainstay at neighbourhood get-togethers back in the day, and the offerings ran the gamut from soggy mess to succulently, crisply delicious. Elena’s were the gold standard to which we all aspired. One year, just before Christmas, Elena got a...
by Helen Kain | Oct 11, 2020 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Salads, Sides
As summer quietly begins to give way to autumn, the produce on our tables becomes richer, sweeter and more deeply coloured. This vibrant salad celebrates the season’s transition, combining earthy roasted beets, caramelized squash and crisp apples with creamy...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Desserts, Pink and Red, 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 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Breakfast, 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...
