Set the stage for your best summer party — from creating the outdoor ambiance to picking the perfect menu.

Throw the perfect summer party: 10 entertaining tips

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Set the stage for your best bash — from setting the mood and to picking the perfect menu

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BBQ tips and tricks. Food director Claire Tansey answered your grilling questions in a live chat this week — here are the highlights! More on grilling at Chatelaine.com!

BBQ tips and tricks: Four things you should know about grilling

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Our food director Clair Tansey talks grilled pizza. Easy and delicious — get crispy, "wood-fired" pizza on the barbecue. Get her tips at Chatelaine.com!

Grilled pizza: The best thing I cooked this week

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This would make a great addition to a BBQ or picnic, as it’s delicious served either hot or cold. And depending on your preferences, you could easily swap veggies (for example, I’m not a huge eggplant fan, so I cut it back and added more zucchini). I’m certain this salad will hit our BBQ at least a few more times before we close it up for the season

Cooking with Karma

What's the secret to grilling up the most succulent burger? Our food editor shares her five best tips for making the best burger

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Grilling

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