Defrosting chicken properly is one of those simple kitchen jobs that really matters, and I always stick to methods I know are safe and fuss-free. Defrosting chicken ensures an even cook – whereas cooking chicken from frozen could leave you with an outside that’s cooked and a centre that may not be, which means it … Read more

In this homemade vegan lemon pudding cake, fluffy lemon cake sits atop a hidden layer of lemon pudding on the bottom! Easy vegan lemon pudding cake If you are new to the concept of self saucing pudding cakes, are you ever in for a treat. At a glance, it looks like your average lemon cake. … Read more

On the high-fiber recipe front, someone really poked the bear in the last year or so. As a culture, we seemed to have reached peak protein-maxxing, and people are starting to remember that fiber is key too. The good news is that many of my favorite ingredients to cook with also happen to be some … Read more

Quinoa dressed with olive oil, honey, lemon, shallot, and garlic, tossed with blueberries, basil, and goat cheese, spooned into endive leaves. One bite per leaf. I served these at a dinner party as an appetiser and spent more time making them than anything else on the menu, but they were the only thing people … Read more

Beefsteak tomatoes Beefsteak tomatoes are notable for their size—they can weigh more than a pound each, with a diameter of six inches or more—and their texture. They have relatively small seed cavities compared to other tomatoes, giving them a higher ratio of flesh to juice and seeds. Beefsteaks come in a huge range of varieties … Read more

Valentyn Volkov/Shutterstock Going out for steak is rarely a bad idea, but there are several common mistakes you can make when visiting a steakhouse, some of which could land you on the wrong side of your server. Whether you’re grabbing an affordable sirloin at Texas Roadhouse or splurging … Read more

Paris Baguette sees much whitespace ahead. Paris Baguette continues to plant shops across North America. The bakery-café brand is on pace to reach 400 North American locations this year and plans to open 150 more units in 2026 after expanding into 10 new states and Canadian provinces in 2025. The is also company investing in … Read more

Cottage cheese is the social media darling of the moment, but is it actually good for you?Credit: Pexels AI25 Studio With the help of TikTok health influencers, cottage cheese has gone from retro diet food to the latest wellness trend. With sales increasing 16% in 2023 and another 17–18% in 2024, cottage cheese is rapidly … Read more

Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that affects the brain’s ability to regulate sleep and wakefulness; it can lead to intense sleepiness and fatigue. [1] The overwhelming urge to sleep — whether you want to or not — along with a deep sense of low energy can make just getting through the day feel like … Read more