Kristen Eppich

In the middle of a recipe, only to find you're all out of brown sugar? Skip the last-minute dash to the store, and try this make-at-home version.

The jewel of the citrus family, blood oranges are only available for a very short period of time each year. And that time is now!

From using homemade vinaigrette to adding protein or umami, here are seven ways to take your salads from ho-hum to yum-o

Drinking this flavour-rich stock straight up is one of the hottest new trends of 2015. Wary of substituting it for your afternoon caffeine hit? Don't worry – it also makes really good soup.

From finishing a dish to seasoning snacks, cocktails and desserts, salt is no one-hit wonder. Here are eight ways to blend your own speciality flavours at home.

Reap the many health benefits — improved digestion, increased energy — of this superfood with our pro tips.

From julienning to dicing, brush up on your knife skills with these classic cutting and chopping techniques.

Nothing warms the body and soul like a rich mug of homemade hot chocolate. Here are three twists on a wintry favourite.

Add this trick to your cooking repertoire to give your fish a crisp and delicious twist.

Add a fabulously crispy edge to fall salads (or a cozy bowl of bibimbap) with this simple stovetop technique.

What do fried herbs add to a dish? Texture, elegance and flavour. And on top of that delightful crunch, frying them creates a gorgeous, stained-glass effect.

Are you baking on a light pan or a dark pan? Find out how the difference could be affecting you in the kitchen.