What do you reach for when sautéing, frying or dressing your meals? Here's the low-down on five often-used cooking oils, and how to use them.

Guide to 5 common cooking oils

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Oh honey, honey — from the honey bees to the honeycomb to the store, here's a primer on one of our favourite syrups.

Honey 101: The buzz on one of our favourite syrups

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Chatelaine and Metro Master Class

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To baste or not to baste? Find out when to use what sauce, and how, here.

A guide to barbecue sauce

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The Kitchen Apprentice

Fire up your grill with confidence this summer, with these tips for avoiding common mishaps. Get more grilling tips at Chatelaine.com

5 common grilling mistakes (and how to avoid them)

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Chatelaine Kitchen

Guide to 5 common cooking oils

Honey 101: The buzz on one of our favourite syrups

Meet two members of the Chatelaine food team

Barbecue sauce 101

5 common grilling mistakes (and how to avoid them)