Roasted Beet and Squash Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese

by Helen Kain | Oct 11, 2020 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Salads, Sides

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...

Blueberry Cucumber Salad

by Helen Kain | Jun 27, 2019 | Salads, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

This versatile salad makes a great starter for an elegant dinner when served in a champagne coupe or martini glass.  It’s equally at home in a lidded mason jar for your next picnic. The cukes and blueberries are tangy and refreshing; the goat cheese...

Heirloom Tomato and Peach Salad with Mint & Basil

by Helen Kain | Aug 18, 2018 | Appetizers, Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes

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...

Green Beans, Tomatoes and Kalamata Olive Salad

by Helen Kain | Aug 5, 2018 | Salads, Sides, Summer Recipes

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 clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag...

Greek Salad

by Helen Kain | Jul 8, 2018 | Mains, Salads, Sides, Spring Recipes, Summer Recipes

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...

Stacked Waldorf Salad

by Helen Kain | Sep 16, 2017 | Appetizers, Fall Recipes, Recipes By Season, Salads, Summer Recipes

Apple season is upon us, and while I love all the braised, rich dishes that come with fall, a tangy, crunchy and fresh appetizer is always welcome.    This salad is from an old issue of Victoria Magazine (October 2014). I was intrigued by by the modern...