Cooking Tips

Want to take your culinary skills to the next level? These cooking hacks will save you time, money and effort in the kitchen.

Adults Should Never, Ever Put This Condiment on a Hot Dog

Let us be frank: this particular condiment is evil—and definitely just for kids. But don't just take it from us,...


11 Table Manners Everyone Needs to Follow

Stay on your toes with this quick table manners refresher course from Canada's etiquette experts.


10 Things You Should Never, Ever Order at Brunch, According to Chefs

Chefs would rather starve than eat these particular brunch foods.


How to Eat a Lobster, According to a Professional Chef

Or, why juicy, buttery, drippy, clawed crustaceans are 
the best date food ever.


5 Easy Ways to Host a Michelin Star-Worthy Dinner Party

Chef Patrick Kriss knows what it takes to throw an unforgettable meal. Here are his top five hosting tips to...


8 Clever Ways to Use Up Your Leftover Wine

Don't let that unfinished bottle go to waste! Read on for eight ingenious uses for leftover wine.


20 Easy Summer Cocktail Recipes

What's fun in the sun without a refreshing cocktail in your hand? We've rounded up 20 summer cocktail recipes that...


This One Simple Trick Will Make Your Strawberries Last Longer

Sick and tired of trashing your spoiled strawberries just days after purchase? You'll never have to again after trying this...

10 Seafood Facts That Will Change How You Eat Fish Forever

Yes, some fish contain mercury and yes, some of the rumours about farmed fish are true, but we got the...


How to Make the Perfect Piece of Toast, According to Science

Apparently, there's a lot more to it than plopping your bread in the toaster and plugging it in.


10 Mouth-Watering Father’s Day Recipes

Looking for a delicious recipe to throw on the grill or pop in the oven this Father's Day? We've rounded...


4 Indispensable Grilling Secrets You Need to Know

Wonder why the steaks you make at home never taste like the meat you get at a steakhouse? It turns...


10 Secrets of Working Moms Who Cook Dinner Every Night

If you're staring at an empty fridge again and reaching for the take-out menus, use these insider tips to make...


5 Simple Tips for Hosting the Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch

Don't let inviting guests over for Mother's Day brunch be a source of stress. Taking a few minutes before the...


A Professional Chef Reveals the Only Way You Should Be Making Italian Meatballs

Master the art of cooking up meatballs with these pro tips. You'll thank us later.


8 Must-Know Sandwich Hacks from a Food Network Star

Kick your go-to sandwich up a notch with these pro ideas. You'll thank us later.


James Cunningham’s 6 Must-Know Grilled Cheese Tips

Want to make the perfect grilled cheese sandwich? Start by perfecting the basics. Stand-up comedian and Eat St. host James...

12 Foods You Had No Clue You’ve Been Eating All Wrong

Yes, you can eat the wrong way. Here’s the right way to eat your favourite foods so you don’t lose...


8 Indian Spices You Can Use in Everyday Cooking

Indian cuisine is widely known for its use of delicious spices. Try adding these eight amazing flavours to your dishes.


8 Spring Superfoods You’ve Probably Never Tried—But Should

Trying new foods doesn't just keep your meals exciting—it also encourages a healthy gut.


10 Foods You Should Never Order on a First Date

Heading out to a romantic dinner? Do yourself and your date a favour and don't order any of these mood-killer...


13 Delicious Anti-Aging Appetizers

While there may be no magical fountain of youth, these recipes are the next best thing! Decrease signs of aging...


9 Good-for-You Cereal Hacks for a Healthier Breakfast Bowl

A plain bowl of sweet cereal is just a sugar bomb, but these tweaks can make your bowl pack a...

7 Cooking Shortcuts You Can’t Get Away With

Know when it's OK to cut corners when you're cooking—and when you might sacrifice safety and taste.


A Professional Chef’s 5 Secrets to Poaching an Egg Perfectly

Thanks to these pro tips, poached eggs are no longer as intimidating as you thought.


6 Foods You Had No Idea You Could Freeze

Who knew the coldest area of your fridge could house more than just microwavable pizza?


7 Ways You Might Be Messing Up Your Pancakes

The secret to diner-perfect pancakes may be more science than art. Here's how to tweak your batter, your frying pan,...


17 Common Food Names You Probably Pronounce Wrong

Fact: 100 per cent of people pronounce "sriracha" wrong.


10 Foods Even Professional Chefs Cook in the Microwave

Even the worst cook can manage to use a microwave to heat a cup of instant ramen noodles, but some...