by Helen Kain | Jul 9, 2026 | Appetizers, Holiday, Salads
This is the sort of platter that appears extravagant but is really only a matter of choosing ripe things and arranging them with confidence. Cool honeydew, sweet peaches and figs, ripe tomatoes, soft mozzarella, basil, and salty folds of prosciutto make a proper...
by Helen Kain | Nov 27, 2025 | Fall Recipes, Salads, Winter Recipes
Velvety pear slices, gently poached until tender, crown a bed of peppery arugula or other winter greens. Crumbles of sharp gorgonzola lend a savoury counterpoint, while candied nuts glisten like jewels, offering both crunch and sweetness. A whisper of balsamic...
by Helen Kain | Jul 2, 2025 | Mains, Recent, Salads, Summer Recipes
Grain salads are the unsung heroes of summer dining. They’re hearty enough to stand on their own, play well with grilled mains, and can be made well ahead of time—improving in flavour as they rest. Ideal for picnics, potlucks, and easy weekday lunches, they’re a...
by Helen Kain | May 15, 2025 | Holiday, 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 | Aug 3, 2024 | Appetizers, Salads, Summer Recipes
Summer tomatoes, bursting with flavour, with fresh mozzarella cheese and fragrant basil in a balsamic dressing, are the definition of summer. Chunks of succulent, creamy avocado kicks it up another notch. It’s divine. Avocado Caprese Salad is the perfect accompaniment...
by Helen Kain | May 25, 2024 | Afternoon Tea, Salads
Coronation Chicken is a timeless classic. Originally “Poulet Reine Elizabeth”, it was created by Le Cordon Bleu London to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953. It’s served here at an afternoon tea featuring Prunus by Wedgwood, along...
