Barley Salad With Green Apples, Grapes & Cheddar

by Helen Kain | Aug 12, 2016 | Appetizers, Recipes By Type, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes

We are on a bit of a roll with grain salads these days. They’re a very welcome change from typical vegetable salads with a side of protein, This tasty combination is a delightfully toothsome combination of tender and crunchy.  Yum!   Print clockclock...

Quinoa Salad with Pears and Dried Cherries

by Helen Kain | Aug 2, 2016 | Family & Friends, Mains, Recipes By Type, Salads, Sides, Simply Done, Summer Recipes

Grain salads are quick, easy to make and very nutritious. They’re perfect to take to the beach whilst on vacation, or for lunch once back at work. Fine Cooking did a fabulous feature spread on creating grain salads with various combinations of...

Farro Salad with Asparagus, Sugar Snap Peas and Tomatoes

by Helen Kain | Jul 24, 2016 | Appetizers, Recipes By Type, Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

Grain salads are a wonderful option for summer meals, and this one is bursting with flavour and nutrition. I served it with pork tenderloin that I seared in a cast iron skillet and then roasted in the oven. Delicious! Print clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag...

Shrimp Salad with Potatoes and Green Beans

by Helen Kain | Aug 4, 2012 | Mains, Salads, Seafood, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

Another Cape Cod weekend was upon us, and guests were arriving Friday night after a long, hot drive on the interstate with two small children. We figured that after  many hours in the car, they would like something light and refreshing, but filling. We settled...

Arugula, Fennel & Apple Salad with Toasted Hazelnuts

by Helen Kain | Jan 3, 2012 | Fall Recipes, Recipes By Type, Salads, Sides, Winter Tablescapes

This crisp, refreshing salad is a beautiful balance of peppery arugula, sweet-tart apple, and delicately anise-scented fennel—all brought together with the rich crunch of toasted hazelnuts and a light citrus vinaigrette. It’s an effortlessly elegant side that feels at...

White Bean & Shrimp Salad

by Helen Kain | Jun 17, 2011 | Mains, Recipes By Type, Salads, Seafood, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

This wonderful salad makes a tasty starter course for dinner and works equally well as a main course for lunch. Serve with a crusty baguette to mop up every delicious morsel.   The tender shrimp, crunchy celery and creamy white beans have a fabulous...