by Helen Kain | Oct 11, 2020 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Recent, Sides, Vegetables
Squash and pumpkins abound. They’re piled up everywhere in farmer’s markets, a sure sign of fall. Technically, they are fruits, not vegetables, because the seeds are inside, I was solemnly informed by Maddie and Juliana this week. However they’re...
by Helen Kain | Oct 11, 2020 | Breakfast, Sides
Like many people, I’ve been making bread these past few months. Not so much sourdough; tending a sourdough starter is like raising another child, and I feel like I have enough humans and livestock to care for as it is. As well, sourdough is a bit too...
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...