Ricardo, one of Canada's favourite daily cooking hosts, on all the reasons why a slow cooker will save you time and energy, and make you a better cook.

The best slow cooker lessons and tips from Ricardo

One of Canada's favourite celebrity chefs makes a case for cooking slow and steady.

Slow cooker lessons and tips from Ricardo

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Don't throw out those leftovers! If you have a leftover mashed potatoes in the fridge, they can make a smooth and creamy potato soup in just 10 minutes.

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Leeks have layers of leaves that can trap dirt, but we have two simple ways to get them clean.

The easiest way to clean leeks

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We have successfully baked scones made with ice cream. And the best part? You only need three ingredients. Get this scones recipe at Chatelaine.com!

3-ingredient magic ice cream scones recipe

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Watch this quick video and learn how to pit an avocado quickly and safely. Find more kitchen tips and tricks at Chatelaine.com

How to pit an avocado

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Cooking tips

Slow cooker lessons and tips from Ricardo

The best way to use up leftover mashed potatoes

The two easiest ways to clean leeks

3-ingredient ice cream scones

The safest way to pit an avocado