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The infallible rolled cake

The infallible rolled cake

Ricardo demonstrates how to prep a roll cake for the filling.

Keeping herbs fresh

Ricardo shares tips on how to keep herbs at their freshest in your own home.

Safe garlic-flavoured oil

Ricardo demonstrates how making your own garlic infused oil at home could not be easier.

Roasted pepperson the barbecue

Great for antipasti, Ricardo shares his tips for making and cleaning your own roasted peppers.

Ripening avocados 101

Ricardo demonstrates how the old brown paper bag still works like a charm for ripening avocados.

The perfect béchamel

Learn to make one of the main mother sauces.

Recipes

Watermelon lemonade

Watermelon lemonade

We’ve kicked up the “healthy” in this summer favourite by adding sweet watermelon and yummy raspberries for a new twist on this renowned classic.

Watermelon daiquiri

The Daiquirí was one of the favorite drinks of writer Ernest Hemingway and President John F. Kennedy.

Prosciutto wrapped watermelon and brie

These tasty appetizers look fancy but are quick and simple to make.

When it comes to liquor sales, governments have gone past their limit

Governments should regulate alcohol, but let the private sector handle everything else.

Watermelon Waldorf salad

Make a refreshing change from your usual side salad!

Ruby Watchco’s meatballs

Try Chef Lynn Crawford’s delicious meatball recipe for your next family dinner night

Entertaining

Create a Latin fiesta at home

Create a Latin fiesta at home

Your next weekend soiree can conjure up memories and tastes of warmer climes.

Dinner parties a la Hollywood

Reel inspiration for a night that celebrates our favourite movies.

Guestiquette refresher for dinner party guests

Invited to a formal dinner party? Here are the dos of being a good, not a ghastly guest.

Taking the freak out of the formal dinner party

Bringing back the art of the dinner party where conversation reigns supreme and people get dressed up to eat! The do's and dont's of a good dinner party.

Throw a stress-free cocktail party

Celebrity chef Christine Cushing makes your next gathering an easy, fun evening with her practical tips.

Entertain like a French woman

Our expert shares tips for casual gatherings, French style.

What's Cooking

Mindy Kaling’s breakfast in Soho

Mindy Kaling’s breakfast in Soho

Don't rub your eyes. Yes, this is breakfast.

Healthy foods that are easy on the pocket

It doesn't break the bank to eat healthfully. Below are some healthy foods that should be in your regular meal plan.

Mistreatment of staff makes diners lose their appetites

Study shows restaurant owners leave a bad taste in our mouths when they are unfair to their employees

Sofia Vergara dreams of sushi

Vergara and son Manolo enjoy a culinary tour of Japan.

Meet the cronut, AKA the best food hybrid ever

Here's hoping a Canadian bakery starts serving a version of these treats soon.

Kid-friendly Mother’s Day breakfast in bed ideas

Spoil mom with a delicious wake up call on her special day.

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