Pumpkin Lasagna with Italian Sausage & Swiss Chard

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...

Delicata Squash Pasta with Sage Brown Butter

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...

Rigatoni with Corn, Tomatoes and Bacon

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...

Penne with Duck Confit, Butternut Squash, Fennel, and Sage

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....

Summer Squash and Basil Pasta

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...

Squid Ink Linguine with Seafood

by Helen Kain | Jul 23, 2023 | Mains, Pasta & Rice, Seafood, Summer Recipes

After discovering the Bains de Mer 19th-century French faience plates, I searched for a suitable dish to accompany the table setting. Squid ink pasta carried on the black-and-white theme, served with a medley of seafood. Enjoy! Print clockclock iconcutlerycutlery...