Although baking blunders can be frustrating, we do learn a lot from our mistakes. We've identified six common cookie and pastry mistakes and a quick solution to fix them

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Organizing or hosting a cookie exchange this holiday season? Follow our step-by-step checklist to help it run smoothly, ensuring you all leave with a full and varied cookie collection

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My visit to Cleveland, Ohio unearthed a string of unconventional Polish delights. Here are 5 Polish-inspired recipe ideas for your next meal

In the Kitchen

In this monthly feature, Chatelaine's food editor, Claire Tansey, answers all your cooking and entertaining questions

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Baking blunders: Six common cookie and pastry mistakes and solutions

Why you should put wine in the blender and two more surprising cooking tips

Cookie exchange party tips, plus our kitchen staff's favourites

Five Polish-inspired recipe ideas

Ask Claire: How to peel squash and cook with tofu, miso paste and olive oil