by Helen Kain | Jul 19, 2022 | Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes
Tender corn, creamy avocado and tangy tomatoes come together in a bright summer salad, with just enough Romaine lettuce to provide some toothsome crunch. Print clockclock iconcutlerycutlery iconflagflag iconfolderfolder iconinstagraminstagram...
by Helen Kain | Jun 1, 2022 | Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
Looking for a no-fail starter for a dinner party? This colourfully fresh salad pleases foodies and veggie-haters alike. The juicy strawberries are the star of the show, but the supporting cast of grapes, melon, kiwi and avocado provides an intriguing combination of...
by Helen Kain | May 10, 2022 | Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes
Easy to prepare and studded with colourful vegetables, this healthy salad is hearty enough for a summer main course. The slightly chewy farro has a delightful nutty flavour, enhanced by the light vinaigrette. It travels well for picnic season, too! Print...
by Helen Kain | Jan 5, 2022 | Bread & Scones, Fall Recipes, Sides, Winter Recipes
Can anything be more tempting than the aroma of fresh crusty bread? You bet! Add some tantalizingly melted cheese to a spiral mini-loaf and serve it still warm, with a bowl of steaming soup, such as Paris Bistro, Tomato with Dill or Broccoli with Mustard Seeds. ...
by Helen Kain | Aug 23, 2021 | Appetizers, Mains, Recipes By Type, Sides, Summer Recipes
I adapted this from a recipe I came across many years ago (20??) in an issue of Victoria Magazine. Don’t be daunted by the number of steps. The roasted tomatoes look after themselves, and you can substitute lightly toasted, thinly sliced baguette if the puff pastry...
by Helen Kain | Jun 9, 2021 | Appetizers, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes
The cool crispness of watermelon is one of the highlights of summer. There is nothing like sitting on the porch steps on a hot day, munching a slice of watermelon. With the new seedless varieties, the pleasure is untainted by the need to fish out slippery black seeds....
