by Helen Kain | Jan 5, 2019 | Appetizers, Breakfast, Fall Recipes, Sides, Tea, Winter Recipes
A savoury version of the traditional scone, these are perfect accompaniments to a bowl of hearty soup. The recipe can be adapted for many varieties of cheese, with or without the addition of fresh herbs. This is the simplest version, featuring a sharp cheddar. ...
by Helen Kain | Aug 18, 2018 | Appetizers, Sides, Summer Recipes, Vegetables
A wonderful late summer salad with the unusual combination of peaches and tomatoes, with high notes of heady basil and mint. The sweet fleshiness of ripe peaches acts as a perfect counterpoint to the tangy tartness of the tomatoes. We enjoyed this with lobster...
by Helen Kain | Aug 11, 2018 | Appetizers, Sides, Vegetables
Until recently, I’ve been a yeast-avoider. Beguiling pictures of rising bread caught my attention, but yeast in the list of ingredients sent me running for the hills. Too difficult, too complicated, too time-consuming. I had every excuse under...
by Helen Kain | Aug 5, 2018 | Sides, Summer Recipes, Vegetables
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 Green Beans, Tomatoes and Kalamata Olive...
by Helen Kain | Jul 8, 2018 | Mains, Sides, Summer Recipes, Vegetables
Kebabs are a colourful and flavourful member of the grilling menu. Easy to throw together, they’re infinitely versatile and pretty darned healthy, too. If you make Greek Salad at the same time, you can use up all the peppers. Add in some olive bread and tzatziki...
by Helen Kain | Jul 8, 2018 | Mains, Sides, Summer Recipes, Vegetables
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...
