by Helen Kain | Oct 15, 2026 | Fall Recipes, Holiday, Mains, Pasta & Rice
This hearty autumn lasagna layers savoury Italian sausage, Swiss chard and spinach with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and a silky pumpkin béchamel scented with sage and nutmeg. The pumpkin adds a subtle earthy sweetness rather than dominating the dish, balancing the...
by Helen Kain | Sep 10, 2026 | Fall Recipes, Holiday, Mains, Pasta & Rice
When autumn squash begins appearing at the market, delicata is always a welcome sight. Its tender, edible skin means there’s no peeling required, and roasting brings out its naturally sweet, almost nutty flavour. Here, golden cubes of delicata squash are tossed with...
by Helen Kain | Aug 30, 2026 | Holiday, Pasta & Rice, Summer Recipes
Fresh summer corn and juicy tomatoes join crisp bacon and tender rigatoni in this colourful late-summer pasta. A handful of fresh basil adds a fragrant finish, while the tomatoes soften just enough to create a light sauce with the rendered bacon fat and a splash of...
by Helen Kain | Aug 2, 2026 | Mains, Recent, Summer Recipes
Simply grilled chicken and lightly toasted brioche buns are topped with a bright, creamy salsa of avocado, lime, fresh ginger, spring onions, and just enough wasabi to give it a little lift. An excellent warm-weather supper: fresh, satisfying, and rather more...
by Helen Kain | May 7, 2026 | Afternoon Tea, Mains, Recent
There is something wonderfully reassuring about a proper egg salad sandwich. Soft, nostalgic, and deeply civilized, these are the sort of sandwiches that belong at spring luncheons, afternoon teas, and kitchen tables where conversation tends to linger pleasantly. The...
by Helen Kain | Mar 5, 2026 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Winter Recipes
A French bistro classic with tender chicken, sweet carrots, and a deeply savoury wine-braised sauce. Served alongside buttery small potatoes and crisp French green beans, this comforting meal is a culinary port in any winter storm. Print clockclock...
