Creole-Style Bean Soup
Ontario bean growers grow some of the best white pea beans (or navy beans) in the world. Added to this Creole-inspired recipe, they...
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Snack Your Way to a Healthier You
We all know fruits and vegetables are good for us. For the estimated 87 per cent of Canadian women who will resolve to eat healthier...
Simple Ideas to Make Your Holiday Party Planning Easier
Planning a holiday party is hectic, between accommodating busy schedules, picking the right playlist to set the mood, and putting ou...
Homemade Baby Food 101
Many parents are starting to make their own baby food and it’s not just a budget thing anymore. Homemade baby food allows you to kno...
Impressive Make-Ahead Meals
This one pot ragout is extremely flavourful and an easy weekend meal. Mushrooms blend seamlessly with the ground lamb, extending the...
10 Quick, Creative Hacks for Summer Entertaining
DIY table lamps Create your own ambiance, using old wine glasses, LED candles and lampshades made out of scrapbook paper – (find the...
Mandy’s No-Bake, Gluten-Free, No-Sugar-Added Cheesecake
Fruit Topping 2 cups frozen berries of choice 1 cup water 3 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water Bring fruit and water to a boil. A...
6 Tips on Organizing Your Kitchen
1. Small, clear compartments can be purchased at the dollar store to help de-clutter your junk drawer. 2. Label your cords and use p...
Celebrate Summer’s Sweeter Side with Local Berries
During the summer months, Canadians across the country are fortunate to have access to fresh and naturally sweet local berries. Whet...
The Perfect Holiday Gift: Chocolates with a Twist
Chocolate is the universal holiday gift idea. It’s the perfect gift for a hostess, a client, a hard to shop for loved one or t...
How to Create a Holiday Tablescape
Dear Marc: I’ve always wanted to learn how to make those amazing Tablescapes I see in magazines and department stores. I can...
4 No-Fuss Tips for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
Some of the best memories are made in your own backyard. Take full advantage of the warm weather with these simple tricks to make yo...
Cooking with Ocean Wise Executive Chef Ned Bell
Feel good about your dinner by choosing to eat sustainable seafood. Selecting ocean-friendly seafood is easier than you think, expla...
Tips to Throw a New Year’s Eve Party on a Budget
Hosting a New Years Eve party can be equal parts exciting and expensive. Between food, drinks, decorations, not to mention unforesee...
Delight Guests with Fun Flavours in Summer Snacks
Barbecue-bash throwers, birthday-party planners and sleep-out schedulers take note — pumpkin isn’t just for Thanksgiving or Ha...
Celebrity Chef David Rocco’s Crunch Time Recipes and Tips
With the daily pressures of work, home, school, and activities, putting a delicious and easy meal on the table can seem like a daunt...
Learn the Perfect Wine Pairings for Holiday Foods
On top of buying presents for everyone and preparing the feast, choosing which wines to serve at your holiday party can be overwhelm...
Orange Mocha
Ingredients: 1 cup brewed coffee 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 tablespoons milk 1 tablespoon white sugar 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup...
Honey Fennel and Grapefruit Glazed Chicken
As we get deeper into winter, it becomes more difficult to fill our shopping carts and dinner plates with fresh, in-season produce....
Mandy’s Favourite Kitchen Must-Have’s
Mandy shares her thoughts on 6 fantastic kitchen gadgets she loves! 1. Ice Maker “Marc loves ice in just about everything but...
The Truth About Sugar
Have you ever thought about how much added sugar is in your favourite beverage? Nutrition expert, Amanda Nash from the Heart and Str...
Combine Family Favourite Flavours in One Dish
Combine everyone’s two favourite takeout orders into one homemade meal you can feel good about serving, thanks to a 50:50 spli...
Make Your Own Condiments for the Best Burger Bar
Spice up any grilling recipe by upgrading your condiments with simple flavor combinations. Perfect for burgers, these great fusions...
Tips for Hosting a Holiday Wine Tasting
If there were ever a month to eat, drink and be merry, this would be it. And while we can’t necessarily gift your merriment th...
Indulge in this Peanutty Take on the Classic Nanaimo Bar
We Canadians know and love the Nanaimo bar, but did you know that peanut butter was invented in Canada too? There’s no better...