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In the Kitchen with Claire Tansey, Irene Ngo, Lyn Chua, Amy Rosen and Kristen Eppich

The Chatelaine Kitchen team shares their tips and tricks, and recipe ideas.

How to cut and peel a mango: Our best tips

Sat Apr 14 2012
Irene Ngo

This fruit is in season now, so whether you eat it on its own or enjoy it in a recipe, it's a delightful springtime treat. I'll tell you how to speed up the ripening process, and how to easy and safely cut them How to cut and peel a mango: Our best tips »

10 no-cook recipes to celebrate Earth Hour

Thu Mar 29 2012
Irene Ngo

candle, wedding, reception, evening, table with white linen

Don't stay in the dark without food. We've got three tips and 10 recipes that will help make it enjoyable ...more

How to prepare, de-stem and clean leafy greens and eight delicious recipes

Tue Mar 27 2012
Irene Ngo

As much as we love our greens, many recipes call for the stems to be removed as they can be woody and fibrous. I'll show you how to prep and clean your greens ...more

10 maple syrup recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert

Fri Mar 16 2012
Irene Ngo

March is maple syrup season! One of Canada's greatest contributions to the food industry, maple syrup is one of my favourite sweeteners to use in cooking and baking ...more

The best large-batch and weeknight meals from Chatelaine's food editor

Mon Feb 27 2012
Claire Tansey

Chatelaine's food editor shares more than a dozen easy and nutritious recipes to help you answer the question "What's for dinner?" ...more

The best way to peel a hard-boiled egg

Thu Feb 02 2012
Kristen Eppich

Removing the shell can be quick and simple...or frustrating and difficult. So let me get to the yolk of things and share my method for perfectly peeled eggs, every time ...more

Chinese New Year: A festive menu

Thu Jan 26 2012
Irene Ngo

This week marks the start of the Chinese New Year, ushering in the Year of the Dragon - considered to be the luckiest and most favourable of all the Zodiac signs. ...more

Easy Easter brunch recipes

Fri Dec 30 2011
Irene Ngo

The question, when going to a potluck, is always what to bring. We have some great ideas on what to feed a crowd. ...more

Farmers' market produce: Eight delicious apple recipes

Sat Nov 05 2011
Irene Ngo

With so many apple varieties out there, how does one tell which is best for eating and which is best for cooking? ...more

How to roast beets and the best way to peel them

Fri Oct 14 2011
Irene Ngo

Beets can also leave a tell-tale stain on your hands (and everything it touches!). Check out this easy way to roast and peel your beets - without getting your hands dirty! ...more

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