Kristen Eppich

Bored of canned tomato sauce? Try this three-ingredient quick-fix.

Capture the essence of your garden-fresh herbs, and drizzle it over everything from summer salads, to grilled chicken and fresh fish.

So long, root vegetables. (Just kidding, but we are counting down the days to asparagus season.)

Preparing a holiday turkey is a juicy mission. We've got a secret weapon (or two) that will lead you to victory.

Don't sweat it — it can take the heat. (And it makes a beautiful balsamic salad, too.)

Use this foolproof technique and this fragrant staple side dish will be perfect, every time.

Don't toss out carbs altogether, just adjust how you're using them — you'll find the results very satisfying.

It's a flavour powerhouse that adds a lot of benefits to your food — if you use it correctly.

There are benefits to using one over the other when cooking — find out why.

Use up an abundance of ripe tomatoes from the garden by making your own tomato paste. It freezes very well, so you can easily store it away for fall and winter.

Because fresh, local berries have to be put into at least one pie this summer.

The secret? Opt for a high cooking temperature and a short cooking time.