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...
by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Appetizers, Savoury Pies, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
This salmon tart strikes the balance between ease and refinement. Flaky Rough Puff pastry forms a sturdy base for a generous layer of cream cheese, lightly seasoned and scattered with poppy and sesame seeds for texture and quiet savour. Smoked salmon is arranged...
by Helen Kain | Jan 23, 2026 | Savoury Pies, Winter Recipes
This roast vegetable and prosciutto tart is the kind of dish that feels both generous and composed—rustic enough for a winter lunch, elegant enough for company. Sweet butternut squash, carrots, leeks, red pepper, and broccoli are roasted until tender and lightly...
