by Helen Kain | Nov 4, 2017 | Desserts, Fall Recipes, Foundation Recipes, Sauces, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
My daughter Kirsten and her husband Mike had invited us over for dinner one evening, and I decided to bring a Tarte au Citron, Kirsten’s favourite dessert. Unfortunately, I was a bit short on time and happily employed the trusty no-roll crust from the French...
by Helen Kain | Sep 10, 2017 | Fall Recipes, Pasta & Rice, Sauces, Summer Recipes
It’s that time of year when basil plants are at their fragrant peak and visions of pasta ribbons festooned with pesto start dancing before our eyes. Our family loves pesto, and Spaghetti with Pesto and Shrimp is a go-to mid-week meal. It’s dead simple and...
by Helen Kain | Oct 7, 2016 | Fall Recipes, Organization, Recipes By Type, Sauces, Summer Recipes
The tomato bounty is overflowing everywhere, prompting an urge to preserve their juicy perfection. I’ve used a food mill and made jarred tomatoes in the past, but found it to be a ton of work when good, canned Italian tomatoes are so readily...
by Helen Kain | May 8, 2015 | Desserts, Foundation Recipes, Sauces
This is a very quick and easy way of making caramel sauce, Use this recipe if you’re in the least bit intimidated by the clouds of frothing steam from the more traditional method. It may not be quite as silky smooth, but it’s still delicious. Print...
by Helen Kain | May 8, 2015 | Desserts, Foundation Recipes, Sauces
Caramel is surprisingly easy to make, and you likely have everything you need to make it: sugar, butter, corn syrup and heavy cream. Perfect for making cakes, cupcakes, cookies and bars, or pouring over ice cream. Deeeee-licious. Print clock clock iconcutlery cutlery...
by Helen Kain | Sep 29, 2012 | Fall Recipes, Recipes By Type, Sauces, Winter Recipes
Preparations for Thanksgiving dinner have begun! In the spirit of trying to get as much done ahead of time as possible, Cranberry Chutney is at the top of the list. I usually double or treble the recipe, and then we have enough for Christmas, too. It keeps for...