With a few tricks and planning tips, adding homemade dessert to the menu is a breeze. Find more summer desserts at Chatelaine.com

4 tips for effortless summer desserts

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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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Spice up the condiment shelf with a little extra variety. From powdered to stoneground to Dijon, here’s a guide to the 5 common types of mustard available.

Mustard 101: Common Varieties And How To Use Them

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While the ‘perfect’ spice cabinet will be unique to individual tastes, here are 10 basic herbs and spices to give you a good foundation to build on.

10 Herbs And Spices For A Well&#x2d;Stocked Spice Drawer

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The secret to picking the most flavourful peach, why the pit won't come out easily, and more.

5 things you didn't know about peaches

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Starting in June, it's time to go local. Here's how to pick the best berries, keep them fresh for longer, and use them in both sweet and savoury dishes.

5 Tips On Buying, Using And Storing Strawberries

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