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...
by Helen Kain | Sep 28, 2025 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Pasta & Rice, Poultry, Winter Recipes
As the air turns crisp and the trees begin their colourful transformation, meals take on a more grounded, generous character. This hearty pasta gathers the dusky sweetness of roasted squash, the gentle anise of fennel, and the savoury richness of duck confit....
by Helen Kain | Aug 10, 2025 | Mains, Pasta & Rice, Recent, Summer Recipes
Late summer brings an abundance of squash in varying hues — sunshine yellow, soft chartreuse, and deep forest green. This pasta celebrates their fleeting prime, marrying buttery ribbons of squash with the peppery perfume of fresh basil and a whisper of lemon. It’s...
by Helen Kain | Jul 2, 2025 | Mains, Recent, Salads, Summer Recipes
Grain salads are the unsung heroes of summer dining. They’re hearty enough to stand on their own, play well with grilled mains, and can be made well ahead of time—improving in flavour as they rest. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, and easy weekday lunches, they’re a...
by Helen Kain | Apr 2, 2024 | Books, Fall Recipes, Mains, Pork, Savoury Pies, Winter Recipes
Pork Pies are a staple in the Ploughman’s lunch, usually served alongside Cheddar and Stilton cheeses, Branston pickle, grainy mustard, and some slices of bread. I love cornichons, so those go in, too. Pork pies can also be served hot; mashed potatoes and peas...
