en-us This collection of recipes works well for dinner or lunch (ok, maybe not the sticky buns). Our most recent cover recipes - April’s grilled...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37660--top-five-recipes-the-most-popular-from-april 2012-04-28 16:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/37660--top-five-recipes-the-most-popular-from-april This Friday evening, April 6, marks the start of Passover, an eight-day Jewish holiday and festival marking the Israelites freedom from slavery in...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36947--passover-menu-a-three-course-buffet-style-feast 2012-04-02 19:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36947--passover-menu-a-three-course-buffet-style-feast Take a cue from the mild spring weather and lighten up your Easter Sunday menu. This three-course setting is simple yet chic with a fresh and tangy...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36945--easter-menu-chic-three-course-lunch 2012-03-28 19:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36945--easter-menu-chic-three-course-lunch Our food editor, Claire Tansey, loves to entertain friends with a mid-morning meal at home. Hosting a brunch in the light of day seems to nix the...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36704--best-spring-brunch-recipes-try-our-mostly-make-ahead-menu 2012-03-19 19:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36704--best-spring-brunch-recipes-try-our-mostly-make-ahead-menu St. Patrick's Day falls on a Saturday this year so you can be sure the Irish pubs in your neighbourhood will be in full celebration mode. If you don't...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36354--st-patrick-s-day-menu 2012-03-13 12:27:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36354--st-patrick-s-day-menu Do you love to entertain, but feel pressed for time? Our kitchen pulled out their stopwatch to create a  guest-worthy menu that's ready - from...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36096--easy-dinner-party-ready-in-under-60-minutes 2012-02-29 18:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/36096--easy-dinner-party-ready-in-under-60-minutes There’s no denying that a great film and delicious food are a perfect match. And with the upcoming Academy Awards, we couldn’t help but be...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35992--oscar-party-menus-food-from-four-films 2012-02-23 09:18:12.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35992--oscar-party-menus-food-from-four-films One of our favourite winter activities is hosting. Gatherings at this time of year have the cozy appeal of joining forces to hunker down against the...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35163--a-winter-brunch-menu 2012-01-18 11:11:06.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35163--a-winter-brunch-menu Ice skating is a fantastic way to put the brakes on winter blues. The combination of fresh air, exercise and fun is guaranteed to boost the mood of...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35061--skating-party-menu-hot-drinks-and-hearty-food 2012-01-12 03:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/35061--skating-party-menu-hot-drinks-and-hearty-food We recently asked our readers for their worst holiday entertaining disasters and we got some doozies. There is no doubt about it: cooking a turkey is...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34578--ten-worst-holiday-entertaining-disasters-from-our-readers 2011-12-15 20:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34578--ten-worst-holiday-entertaining-disasters-from-our-readers This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest and comments. No holiday would be complete without a minor kitchen disaster, along with...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34212--holiday-giveaway-nescafe-dolce-gusto-coffee-machine 2011-12-02 04:30:59.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34212--holiday-giveaway-nescafe-dolce-gusto-coffee-machine Every month of the year has its special connotations – July is all sunshine, sandals and barbecues; October means crisp air, beautiful colours...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34153--a-french-inspired-bistro-menu-to-celebrate-the-month-of-december 2011-11-30 21:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/34153--a-french-inspired-bistro-menu-to-celebrate-the-month-of-december There is something about the cooler weather that makes one crave cheese. Or, more specifically, crusty loaves of fresh bread, rich cheeses and, of...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/33590--cheese-fondue-party-menu 2011-11-17 00:01:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/33590--cheese-fondue-party-menu Craving some one-on-one time with your significant other? Instead of reserving a table at a noisy restaurant, book a night in and do the cooking...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/33261--date-night-a-cozy-dinner-for-two-menu 2011-11-10 01:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/33261--date-night-a-cozy-dinner-for-two-menu A few weeks ago we asked NYC chef and restaurateur, Rocco DiSpirito, for his best tips for throwing a super fun dinner party. What he had to say was...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/33207--autumn-brunch-menu-four-great-recipes 2011-11-03 03:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/33207--autumn-brunch-menu-four-great-recipes To all of the vegans out there, Happy World Vegan Day! We all understand how hard it is to find recipes that don't contain things like eggs, milk and...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/32976--vegan-menu-delicious-options-without-the-hassle 2011-11-01 11:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/32976--vegan-menu-delicious-options-without-the-hassle What to do with a fridge full of holiday leftovers? Turkey takes a trip with Indian-inspired biryani, Italian pesto pasta toss, southwestern pizza...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/32271--10-delicious-recipes-for-your-turkey-leftovers 2011-10-09 03:00:31.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/32271--10-delicious-recipes-for-your-turkey-leftovers It's hard to separate Thanksgiving from food — we instantly associate dishes like roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and homemade gravy...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/32233--thanksgiving-menu-vegetarian-vegan-and-dairy-free-options 2011-10-06 11:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/32233--thanksgiving-menu-vegetarian-vegan-and-dairy-free-options Celebrating the start of a new year with family and friends is special and exciting, and equally as important is what’s on the menu. Right...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/31696--rosh-hashanah-menu-celebrate-the-new-year-with-a-feast 2011-09-27 03:30:56.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/31696--rosh-hashanah-menu-celebrate-the-new-year-with-a-feast If your summer was anything like mine, it was filled with backyard barbecues and cold beverages on patios. While weather that allows that sort of...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/31639--autumn-dinner-party-menu-welcome-fall-with-these-four-recipes 2011-09-22 09:04:56.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/31639--autumn-dinner-party-menu-welcome-fall-with-these-four-recipes Best friends don’t let best friends cook on their birthday. Mine was last Friday and to celebrate, my BFF Amanda hosted a dinner party at her...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/30555--four-fresh-italian-recipes-for-a-casual-dinner-party 2011-08-18 04:30:49.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/30555--four-fresh-italian-recipes-for-a-casual-dinner-party Over the long weekend I hosted one of my closest friend's bachelorette party at my cottage in the Lake of Bays community in Muskoka. The clear blue...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/30112--party-snacks-and-an-iron-chef-bachelorette-party-challenge 2011-08-07 13:00:00.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/30112--party-snacks-and-an-iron-chef-bachelorette-party-challenge What meal do you make for the friend who knows everything about healthy eating? I have a habit of finding fantastic English people in foreign...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/29226--a-meal-with-a-mango-from-start-to-finish-this-fruit-is-the-star 2011-07-08 03:00:50.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/29226--a-meal-with-a-mango-from-start-to-finish-this-fruit-is-the-star I have always believed that you don't really need an event to cook up a storm. There are many things that drive one into the kitchen such as a need...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/28762--sticky-toffee-pudding-and-a-great-idea-for-leftover-sauce 2011-07-01 04:00:56.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/28762--sticky-toffee-pudding-and-a-great-idea-for-leftover-sauce There’s nobody better to help test out a new recipe than your closest friends. If yours are anything like mine, then they won’t be afraid...

]]> http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/28578--decadent-dinner-menu-for-a-birthday-party 2011-06-24 03:00:49.000 http://www.chatelaine.com/en/blog/post/28578--decadent-dinner-menu-for-a-birthday-party