by Helen Kain | Jan 26, 2020 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Earlier this month, we invited some friends over for dinner at the Cape, and I wanted to make a dessert that was somewhat virtuous but with a hint of decadence. (The nearly universal donning of the January culinary hair-shirt gets a bit depressing). I thought about...
by Helen Kain | Nov 4, 2018 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts
This dessert is the perfect answer to that apple season conundrum: should I make an apple pie or a crumble? You can have both. In one dish! Flaky pastry crust encases a thick layer of Granny Smith apple filling, topped with crunchy oatmeal almond crumble. Add pastry...
by Helen Kain | Oct 13, 2018 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Winter Recipes
If you love all things pumpkin, add these elegant tarts to your baking repertoire. The crisp pastry shell contains a decadently smooth pumpkin filling and the salted caramel nuts add a marvellous layer of additional flavour. Print clock clock iconcutlery...
by Helen Kain | Jan 22, 2018 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Robert Burns Night, Tea, Winter Recipes
A delicious whisky laced, dried fruit and nut filled flan. It’s kind of like the best possible buttertart-fruitcake you can imagine. Yum! Make the pastry Press into a pie plate Scottish Tart filling ingredients The finished tart! This was the second sweet we...
by Helen Kain | Oct 7, 2017 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Recipes By Type
What would Thanksgiving be without pumpkin pie? While it’s not universally popular in our house, the Pumpkin Pie Proponents are in the vocal majority. This recipe is great because of the no-roll crust. Much less messy and practically foolproof. Press the...
by Helen Kain | Aug 1, 2017 | Desserts, Pies & Tarts, Summer Recipes
When it’s 90 degrees in the shade and the mere thought of turning on the oven makes you shudder, it’s time to break out the no-bake dessert recipes. After all, chocolate is a food group to be enjoyed in all weathers! Gather the Ingredients Butter the...