by Helen Kain | Jul 12, 2022 | Mains, Poultry, Summer Recipes
When it’s too hot to even contemplate turning on the oven, a rotisserie chicken is a chef’s best friend. Sliced and served with a multitude of vegetables and some spicy mayonnaise between layers of pita bread, you have a perfect hand-held meal-in-one. This...
by Helen Kain | Feb 22, 2022 | Lamb, Pasta & Rice, Winter Recipes
Lamb shanks are the intended cut of meat for this dish, but I had purchased a partial leg of lamb from Whole Foods for New Year’s Eve dinner. Either the lamb in question had been training for a marathon prior to its demise, or it was actually mutton. Talk about...
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 | Dec 29, 2020 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Winter Recipes
Claridge’s Hotel has been providing luxury accommodation in the heart of Mayfair since the 1850s; Martyn Nail, the executive chef of Claridge’s, has been overseeing the kitchens for more than 30 years. There is something very comforting about the...
by Helen Kain | Jul 8, 2018 | Mains, Pork, Poultry, Summer Recipes
Kebabs are a colourful and flavourful member of the grilling menu. Easy to throw together, they’re infinitely versatile and pretty darned healthy, too. If you make Greek Salad at the same time, you can use up all the peppers. Add in some olive bread and tzatziki...
by Helen Kain | Mar 4, 2018 | Beef, Fall Recipes, Mains, Winter Recipes
This hearty one-pot stew is traditionally made with lamb, but is every bit as good with beef. The layer of potatoes forms a delicious crisp crust atop a mixture of beef, carrots and onions in a silky thick gravy. Just the ticket for cold nights. Serve with a side of...
