by Helen Kain | Feb 26, 2026 | Appetizers, Holiday, 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 | 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...
by Helen Kain | Feb 25, 2023 | Beef, Savoury Pies, Winter Recipes
We are big fans of hot, savoury pies in our house. There is something deeply comforting about a gravy-laden pastry and hot buttered vegetables on cold wintery nights. They freeze beautifully, so if you are so inclined, double the recipe and make some small pies for...
by Helen Kain | Jan 30, 2021 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Savoury Pies, Sides, Winter Recipes
Spanakopita was a mainstay at neighbourhood get-togethers back in the day, and the offerings ran the gamut from soggy mess to succulently, crisply delicious. Elena’s were the gold standard to which we all aspired. One year, just before Christmas, Elena got a...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Savoury Pies, Sides, Winter Recipes
These pinwheels make a wonderful canapé for a dinner party or one of the savoury pieces of a hearty afternoon tea. They’re popular with young and old alike; children are enchanted with the roly-poly appearance, and your older guests will be amused to see the...
