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 Delicious Desserts That Start With Cake Mix

Think outside the box! These tasty treats use store-bought cake mix as an ingredient, not an end point.


This Secret Ingredient For the Fluffiest Pancakes Ever

Chances are, it's already in your fridge.


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5 Easy Ways to Cut Down on Food Waste

Find out how to prevent some of your expensive groceries from spoiling before you've even had the chance to enjoy...


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30 Winter Desserts That Will Make You Feel Warm and Cozy

Keep the winter blues away with these dessert recipes that will warm you from the inside out. Think bread pudding,...


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10 Brain-Boosting Breakfast Recipes

A balanced start to the morning gives your brain long-lasting fuel to sustain you. These 10 breakfast recipes will certainly...


The Real Reason Aluminum Foil Has a Shiny and a Dull Side

...And is one side better than the other for baking? Industry insiders reveal all.


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25 Chicken Soup Recipes That’ll Warm the Soul

When you need a hearty helping of comfort food, nothing beats chicken soup from scratch.


How to Make Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

Made from scratch, marinara is a real treat—but also a real workout. Save yourself the effort with these easy upgrades...

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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.