Pretty layers of gingerbread fixins' presented in a jar – just add egg, butter and molasses. Make the perfect hostess gift, with our tips at Chatelaine.com

How to make the perfect hostess gift!

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Baking

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What is triple-tested? Our Food Team creates, develops and tests every recipe at least three times (sometimes more!) to make sure it’s delicious and foolproof. We also make sure it’s easy to follow and shop for. Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long it takes to prep and cook each recipe and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. To confirm results in different kitchens, recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: testing@chatelaine.com

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Chatelaine Kitchen

Now that spring is here, there’s never been a better time to grab the classifieds, circle those weekend garage sales and get rummaging to stock your kitchen and grill

Chicken

Our December cover girl shares her favourite holiday cookies with <i>Chatelaine</i>

The 30 best cookies to bake up this holiday season

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Wrap up some holiday cookies for quick and easy homemade gifts

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How to make the perfect hostess gift!

10 thrifty must-have kitchen tools from Chatelaine's food editor

5 Anna Olson cookie recipes

Our favourite cookie recipes

Cookie swap