Cooking Tips

Want to take your culinary skills to the next level? These cooking hacks will save you time, money and effort in the kitchen.

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30 Easy Low-Carb Dinners You Can Make Tonight

These healthy mains are big on flavour, but light on carbs.




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Finger Foods That Are Perfect For New Year’s Eve

Whip up these bite-sized apps, snacks and desserts as a special treat on the 31st.


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Easy Make-Ahead Snacks to Stash in Your Freezer

When your next snack attack strikes, simply reach for these ready-made treats.


How to Make Perfect Mashed Potatoes—in the Microwave

Everyone's favourite side dish just got *that* much easier.


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25 Holiday Cooking Tips We Learned From Our Grandmothers

These traditional tricks and smart shortcuts have stood the test of time.


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Clever Christmas Cookie Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Want to focus on enjoying the festive season? Save time and money on your holiday baking with these clever Christmas...

Why You Should Never Wash Chicken Before Cooking It

It may be time to reconsider this potentially dangerous practice.


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Tasty One-Bite Appetizers That Are Perfect For a Holiday Party

These canapes, pinwheels and mini-tarts are incredibly easy to make—but even easier to eat.


What Makes Hot Sauce Hot?

The science behind hot sauce—and the reason why some sauces are hotter than others—will undoubtedly change the way you think...


10 Christmas Turkey Recipes From Canada’s Top Chefs

Impress your guests this holiday with inspired recipes from the likes of Claudio Aprile and Lynn Crawford.


Vintage Christmas Desserts From Grandma’s Recipe Box

These blasts from the past are as mouthwatering as you remember.


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30 Small-Scale Christmas Dinner Ideas

Skipping the massive turkey and trimmings this year? Choose from these scaled-down mains and sides for a small-but-special celebration.


These Old Fashioned Christmas Cake Recipes Will Take You Back to Your Childhood

From beautiful Bundts to traditional fruitcakes, these nostalgic recipes capture the flavours of Christmas past.


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Never Store These Foods in the Fridge

It may be second nature to stash everything in the fridge, but this stuff actually stays fresher—and more nutritious—at room...


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25 Healthy Winter Soups That’ll Fill You Right Up

It's officially soup season! These healthy winter soups prove that your favourite comfort foods can be good for you, too.

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60 Greatest Christmas Cookie Recipes of All Time

Planning a Christmas cookie exchange? Here are the recipes for our all-time favourite festive baked treats, sure to get the...


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Never Put This in a Slow Cooker

Low, slow heat can make for some truly droolworthy meals, but it's important to remember that not every food is...


This Genius Hack Will Make Your Pots and Pans Look Brand New

Add the secret ingredient, and bring to a boil. It's just that easy!


10 Comforting Slow Cooker Soups

No more flipping through your recipe book! These new slow cooker soup recipes will inspire you to try something different.


This Brilliant Ketchup Bottle Hack Just Made Breakfast *So* Much Easier

You'll never toss another empty ketchup bottle again!


Here’s What Makes Cucumbers Bitter—and How to Fix It

Find out the fascinating science behind that bitter cucumber taste.

10 Tasty Grilled Cheese Sandwiches You’ll Want to Make Right Now

They're the greatest thing since sliced… Well, you know.


How to Make Instant Rice Krispies Treats—in the Microwave!

Bonus: You'll only need two ingredients.


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Slow Cooker Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Avoid Them)

On busy days, it's so tempting to hit up a drive-thru so you can skip cooking and cleanup time. But...


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10 Air Fryer Dinner Recipes to Make Tonight

Need something quick but tasty? These air fryer dinner recipes are guaranteed to curb your crunchy cravings.


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30-Minute Meals Your Family Will Love

When you're short on time and wondering what's for supper, whip up one of these easy dinner recipes for family...


10+ Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Start Your Day

Short on time but still need to get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables? Try a healthy smoothie recipe...