Homemade chili oil is a hot (!) condiment with tons of uses. Start with a drizzle over pizza, stir frys and more. Find out how to make it at Chatelaine.com

How To Make Homemade Chili Oil In 10 Minutes

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With just four ingredients, we test chef Joel Robuchon’s luxurious “purée de pomme” mashed potatoes recipe, and can’t stop at just one scoop.

The Best Mashed Potato Recipe In The World

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Cooking tips

Slow and low is the key to perfectly crisp and crunchy kale chips.

The Secret To Perfect Kale Chips

The next time you're craving something with crunch, reach for the vegetable crisper.

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Kitchen Tips

It's one of the best ways to cook meat! With very little effort you can create a complete dish that boasts rich, deep flavour.

How To Braise Your Meat To Perfection Every Single Time

Braising is one of the Chatelaine Kitchen's favourite cooking techniques. Here are our tips for nailing your braise.

How To Braise Your Meat To Total Perfection Every Single Time

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Is your fruit a day or two past its prime? Don't throw it away! From sorbets to muffins and smoothies, here are just a few ways to use your overripe fruit.

9 Delicious Ways To Use Up Overripe Fruit

9 Ways To Use Up Overripe Fruit

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Forgot to seal the sugar properly? Learn how to soften brown sugar in three easy steps, plus an even easier overnight method.

How To Soften Brown Sugar That's Hard And Lumpy

Forgot to seal the brown sugar properly? We've got your back.

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Summer grilling season is here. Find out how to cook ribs on the grill, perfectly—every time.

How To Cook Three Types Of Ribs On The Grill

You’ll be the toast of the summer barbecue circuit when you master this skill.

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We tested common methods for how to make a soft-boiled egg and came up with the best way to get the perfect yolk consistency.

The Best-Ever Soft Boiled Egg

We tested common methods and came up with the BEST way to get the perfect yolk consistency.

The Best-Ever Soft-Boiled Egg

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This simple recipe for steel-cut oats will make your mornings so much better. Just take three minutes to prep the night before.

Easy Overnight No-Cook Steel-Cut Oats Recipe

A simple grab-and-go breakfast that's satisfying and packed with nutrition. The secret? Letting it cook overnight!

How To Make Overnight No-Cook Steel-Cut Oats

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What is triple-tested? Our Food Team creates, develops and tests every recipe at least three times (sometimes more!) to make sure it’s delicious and foolproof. We also make sure it’s easy to follow and shop for. Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long it takes to prep and cook each recipe and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. To confirm results in different kitchens, recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: testing@chatelaine.com

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This in&#x2d;season, hearty stalk feels like nature's spring gift. Loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, we'll be cooking asparagus all spring long.

6 Tips For How To Buy, Store And Prepare Asparagus

How to trim asparagus, best asparagus recipes and how to store asparagus in the fridge

Proper food storage saves time in the kitchen and eases the strain on your wallet.

10 Tips For Freezing and Storing Food

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Saves time and money by making a bunch of freezer meals at once. Get cooking, and freezing with these big-batch cooking tips at Chatelaine.com!

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