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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.
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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...
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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.
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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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The Secret Ingredient For Extra Fluffy Scrambled Eggs (Psst—It’s Not Milk!)
Chances are, you've already got it in your fridge.
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These Tasty Recipes Will Take Your Hot Chocolate to the Next Level
Honey-bourbon hot chocolate, anyone?
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.