by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | Salads, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
At first glance, this recipe seems overly complicated. It’s just a salad, right? You just arrange the ingredients on the platter and add the dressing. Why all the steps? Julia Child was very particular about several things, and in this case, with excellent...
by Helen Kain | May 3, 2025 | Cakes, Desserts
Light, crisp hazelnut meringue meets rich chocolate ganache and espresso buttercream in this dreamy French Dacquoise. It’s nutty, airy, and just indulgent enough—like a grown-up Ferrero Rocher with a touch of Parisian flair. Perfect for impressing guests… or treating...
by Helen Kain | Dec 19, 2024 | Christmas, Fall Recipes, Pies & Tarts, Winter Recipes
Crumble-Topped Cranberry Apple Pear Tart with Cheddar Crust is a delicious blend of sweet, tart, and savoury flavours, perfect for a holiday dessert or a cosy treat. The recipe makes one 10″ pie or four 6″ pies (perfect for two people to share). I love...
by Helen Kain | Nov 9, 2024 | Cakes, Desserts, Fall Recipes
What exactly are cakelets, you might ask? They’re Bundt cakes, only smaller! With all the beauty, sweetness, and flavour of a full-size cake, these miniatures are ideal for individual consumption. Unlike cupcakes, the flavour focus is on the cake, not the...
by Helen Kain | Oct 22, 2024 | Cakes, Desserts, Fall Recipes
Gingerbread, apples and richly flavoured boiled cider combine beautifully in this incredibly moist cake. While it’s perfect on its own, the optional glaze adds an extra bit of sweetness. Perfect for fall. I made the cake in the elegant full-sized Jubilee...
by Helen Kain | Oct 16, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Bread & Scones, Fall Recipes
Want all the joys of carrot cake but short on time? Look no further. American-style Carrot Cake Scones with Cream Cheese Drizzle come together quickly for breakfast or to accompany an afternoon cup of tea. The carrots are easily shredded in the food processor, and the...
