Your slow cooker is a heavy&#x2d;hitter — you just need to know how to use it so you can take full advantage. Find our slow&#x2d;cooker recipes at Chatelaine.com.

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Your slow cooker is a heavy&#x2d;hitter when it comes to cold&#x2d;weather cooking—you just need to know how to use it correctly in order to take full advantage.

14 Ways To Make The Most Of Your Slow Cooker This Season

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A whole bunch of Canadian companies are making unique nut and chocolate spreads that *actually* taste like those ingredients.

4 Canadian Chocolate Spreads Better Than Nutella

Plus, a recipe for a chocolate chickpea spread you can easily make at home.

4 Canadian Chocolate Spreads That Are Better Than Nutella

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Forget retro dishes and loads of canned mushroom soup, these easy dinner casserole recipes are creative, delicious and so simple to make! Try one today.

13 Delicious, Pantry Friendly Casserole Recipes

It’s a classic for a reason. (Also, fewer dishes!)

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Staying inside might have you cooking more with less time to do it. Here are some dishes you can make with 15 minutes of prep, max.

9 Easy Recipes You Can Cook With 7 Ingredients Or Fewer

9 Easy Recipes With 7 Ingredients Or Fewer

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