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How to make the fluffiest mashed potatoes We love this comfort food, but not when they're gluey. My four must-know tips before you mash up your next batch read more

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How to peel and seed a pomegranate

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Lemon juice or vinegar: Which is more acidic? While developing our 10-minute ricotta, we investigated the cause and effect of these two acids; plus enjoy this creamy cheese in four of our favourite recipes

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Chicken pot pie recipe cook-off: Chatelaine vs. chef Bobby Flay We challenged celeb chef Bobby Flay to an old-fashioned cook-off: our classic creamy chicken with cheddar biscuits against his smoky chicken with sweet potato crust

In the Kitchen //

Top ten best kitchen tips, tricks and techniques of 2011 It’s often the simplest cooking techniques (chopping an onion, peeling garlic, grilling, poaching etc.) that many of us skip on our way to tackling the fanciful stuff such as lobster thermidor.

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Holiday dinner menu: English Countryside Try this English countryside inspired menu for a meal you won't forget

In the Kitchen //

Ask Claire: How to peel squash and cook with tofu, miso paste and olive oil In this monthly feature, Chatelaine's food editor, Claire Tansey, answers all your cooking and entertaining questions