Rosemary and Orange Slow Roast Duck

by Helen Kain | Jan 12, 2016 | Mains, Poultry, Recipes By Type

Winter arrived with a bang this week and I was scrounging around for a slowly cooked meal that would wreath the house in delicious smells.  Fine Cooking’s latest edition provided lots of inspiration. They’re featuring duck this month, and...

Ginger Roast Chicken and Elbow Macaroni With Tomatoes and Pan Sauce

by Helen Kain | Nov 13, 2012 | Amber, By Colour, Fall Recipes, Green, Mains, Poultry, Recipes By Type, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes

All About Roasting by Molly Stevens is a wonderful cookbook, chockfull of helpful advice and wonderful recipes. Flipping through it, I wanted to try everything, right now!  It all looked and sounded so delicious. Ginger Roast Chicken and Elbow Macaroni With...

Chicken Pot Pie – With A Twist

by Helen Kain | Dec 14, 2011 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Recipes By Type, Winter Recipes

Last Sunday we had the family around for dinner. The weather was “brisk” to put it kindly, so I wanted to serve something comforting, which could be prepared in advance. Turning to the Fine Cooking website, I came across this modified version of  a...

Turkey Stew

by Helen Kain | Nov 29, 2011 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Recipes By Type, Winter Recipes

We recently enjoyed an Apple-Brined and Hickory-Smoked Turkey on the BBQ. Not only is the cooking process fast and easy, but the meat also takes on a marvellous smoky flavour. Even after everyone had stuffed themselves to capacity, we had a bunch of meat leftover, so...

Pappardelle with Chicken, Rosemary and Green Olives

by Helen Kain | Nov 23, 2011 | Fall Recipes, Pasta & Rice, Poultry, Recipes By Type, Winter Recipes

This dish is exceptionally flavourful.  Perfect for a chilly evening, the sauce reheats beautifully and is even better the next day. It’s adapted from Williams Sonoma Pasta. Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram...

Apple-Brined and Hickory-Smoked Turkey

by Helen Kain | Sep 5, 2011 | Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Recipes By Type

Turkey is a heart-warming meal, conjuring up images of festive holidays with family and friends. It’s also a snap to do on the barbecue, keeping the heat outside and leaving no messy roasting pan for clean up. The hickory smoke gives a subtle flavour, and the...