by Helen Kain | Jun 27, 2019 | Salads, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
This versatile salad makes a great starter for an elegant dinner when served in a champagne coupe or martini glass. It’s equally at home in a lidded mason jar for your next picnic. The cukes and blueberries are tangy and refreshing; the goat cheese...
by Helen Kain | Aug 18, 2018 | Appetizers, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes
Late summer offers one of the year’s happiest pairings: sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes and fragrant peaches at the peak of their sweetness. This simple salad celebrates both, tossing them with fresh basil, mint and a light vinaigrette of white balsamic, lemon and...
by Helen Kain | Aug 5, 2018 | Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes
This salad has only a few ingredients and takes minutes to throw together. The flash-cooked and cooled green beans lend some crunch to the meaty tomatoes, along with the salty tenderness of the olives. Delicious! ‘ Print clockclock iconcutlerycutlery...
by Helen Kain | Jul 8, 2018 | Mains, Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
Colourful bell peppers and heirloom tomatoes jostle an English cucumber, Kalamata olives and Feta cheese in a lemony vinaigrette to make an easy and attractive Greek salad. It’s a great side dish for Chicken and Pork Kebabs. Just add some olive bread and...
by Helen Kain | Sep 16, 2017 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Recipes By Season, Salads, Summer Recipes
Apple season is upon us, and while I love all the braised, rich dishes that come with fall, a tangy, crunchy and fresh appetizer is always welcome. This salad is from an old issue of Victoria Magazine (October 2014). I was intrigued by by the modern...
by Helen Kain | Oct 22, 2016 | Fall Recipes, Recipes By Type, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Roast beets are colourful and delicious. Incredible simple to make, they can be tossed in alongside whatever else you might have in the oven and used later in the week, as they keep beautifully for several days. Print clockclock iconcutlerycutlery...
