by Helen Kain | Jan 30, 2021 | Afternoon Tea, Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Mains, Poultry, Savoury Pies, Sides, Winter Recipes
Spanakopita was a mainstay at neighbourhood get-togethers back in the day, and the offerings ran the gamut from soggy mess to succulently, crisply delicious. Elena’s were the gold standard to which we all aspired. One year, just before Christmas, Elena got a...
by Helen Kain | Dec 7, 2020 | Mains, Sides, Winter Recipes
The weeks leading up to Christmas are fraught with opportunities for overindulgence. This vegetable-packed chili is a healthful antidote to a surfeit of sweets. Our family loves it, even the die-hard meat eaters and small children. It’s warmly spiced, without...
by Helen Kain | Oct 11, 2020 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Salads, Sides
As summer quietly begins to give way to autumn, the produce on our tables becomes richer, sweeter and more deeply coloured. This vibrant salad celebrates the season’s transition, combining earthy roasted beets, caramelized squash and crisp apples with creamy...
by Helen Kain | Jan 6, 2019 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Savoury Pies, Sides, Winter Recipes
These pinwheels make a wonderful canapé for a dinner party or one of the savoury pieces of a hearty afternoon tea. They’re popular with young and old alike; children are enchanted with the roly-poly appearance, and your older guests will be amused to see the...
by Helen Kain | Sep 30, 2018 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Sides, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
Easy to whip up and not too filling, this colourful appetizer is a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for a little nosh before dinner, it can also work as a take along to a picnic or potluck. Just pack the elements separately and let people assemble their own on-site. Print...
by Helen Kain | Sep 6, 2018 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Mains, Savoury Pies, Sides, Summer Recipes, Winter Recipes
The humble, earthy mushroom takes on a deeply savoury flavour and meaty texture when sauteed in olive oil and butter. Add a touch of garlic, fresh thyme and Italian parsley and enrobe in flaky puff pastry braided to form an elegant strudel. Voilà . A chic appetizer or...
