Food

We tried every major-brand version of this kickier cousin to the ketchup chip to find you the very best in all dressed.

Six years later, I’ve experienced great success—and I’ve also realized the importance of bringing our culture back to our people.

While pastina is traditionally a soup for children, there’s no rule that says it can’t be made for adults. Blending aromatics into the broth gives it a bit of heft; harissa adds a deeply flavourful punch. For a quick home lunch, the broth can be made in advance; simply heat it up when you’re ready to cook the pasta. For an office lunch, pack the fresh spinach separately and stir it into the soup just before popping it in the microwave.—Chantal Braganza

I love a good open-faced sandwich for lunch or dinner, and this mushroom tartine is by far one of my favourites. It’s simple to make, but the flavour of all the mushrooms together is so complex and rich. Adding the creamy ricotta makes it a great appetizer as well—double or triple the recipe and cut into finger-food portions.—Diala Canelo

At $2,000, the Thermomix TM6 it costs nearly as much as most people’s entire kitchen gear setups—blender, stand mixer, slow cooker, and more—but it also promises to replace them, too. We put it to the test.