Happiness and the benefit of an emergency tea party
Sarah Treleaven Like me, it’s possible that you have never heard of Indian bodybuilder and former Mr. Universe, Manohar Aich – at least, I had never heard of him until earlier this week, when he turned...
View ArticleMaple-strawberry cream cake: A perfect springtime dessert
I’m all for teamwork when it comes to a party: Everyone contributes something, so the host can also enjoy the event. And while some may not agree, I personally believe a bottle of wine (while always...
View Article10 Canadian-inspired recipes for Canada Day
Yvonne Duivenvoorden This Canada Day, gather your friends and family and host a patriotic feast packed with recipes and ingredients from across our great country. What’s more Canadian than a menu of...
View ArticleVanilla cake with summer fruit: Perfect for a family-sized picnic!
Whether it be the first star of the night or a birthday candle, if you ask mini sous chef what she wished for the answer is always the same: cake. So with so much love for this particular dessert, I...
View ArticleHalloween treat: How to make a spooky and delicious graveyard cake
Irene Ngo Whether you’re throwing a dinner or dress-up party, we think this spooky graveyard cake will be a hit at your Halloween soiree! Step 1: Bake our chocolate cake with mocha frosting. Step 2:...
View ArticleHow to make homemade Twinkies
With rumours of a potential Twinkies extinction, I thought I’d preserve this tasty treat by developing my own version. My homemade attempt was fun, and remarkably successful. To be clear, this was...
View ArticleHow to make a Buche de Noel
Buche de Noel If you’ve ever contemplated making the traditional dessert, Buche de Noel (Yule Log), but have been intimidated by its sophisticated name and seemingly involved process, then I have good...
View ArticleBest gluten-free chocolate-fudge cake recipe
Gluten-free chocolate fudge cake Gluten-free eating has gained popularity in the last few years, and whether you’ve restricted your diet for medical reasons or lifestyle ones, it’s never been easier to...
View ArticleCarrot cake with white-chocolate icing for a special occasion
Carrot cake with white-chocolate icing Perhaps there’s a birthday or other special occasion coming up, or maybe you simply need a little inspiration for that giant bag of carrots sitting in your...
View ArticleWelcome spring with a berrylicious dessert
As we inch ever closer to spring, we know summer – with its long days, warm sun, and delicious, seasonal fruit – isn’t far behind. So why not get a jump on the fresh flavours of spring with our...
View ArticleCooking Club: Your next challenge is Vanilla cake in pink ombré!
Vanilla ombre cake recipe Talk about your blockbuster recipes, this amazing cake, featured in the current 85th anniversary collector’s edition of Chatelaine, is popping up everywhere, from Pinterest to...
View ArticleHow to know how much cake to give your guests!
Illustration by Sarah Lazarovic More illustrations at SarahLcomics. For more Cake Week, click here. The post How to know how much cake to give your guests! appeared first on Chatelaine.
View ArticleChatelaine recipe redux circa 1968: Superb cake
Then: Scandinavian Cardamom Cake 1968 For this feature called “Superb Cakes,” we were battering up global tastes via eight different heritage cakes. This easy loaf is packed with a good dose of...
View ArticleDelia Ephron’s definition of having it all? Cake!
People will disappoint you. Diets don’t work. Spot reducing is a myth. Inspirational sayings have a limited life span. But cake? Cake will always satisfy. And when you have a slice of your favourite...
View ArticleHow to cut a layer cake
Our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates an easy way to cut a layer cake, using toothpicks and a long serrated knife. Try it on these recipes: Double-chocolate espresso cake Vanilla cake in...
View ArticleHow to line a cake pan
Our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates an easy way to measure, fold and cut parchment paper to line a round cake pan. More cake tips and tricks: Best tools for cake decorating How to ice a...
View ArticleHow to ice a layer cake
Our assistant food editor, Irene Ngo, demonstrates how to ice a layer cake in three simple steps. First, with an offset (or regular) spatula, ice the centre layer, then use a thin layer of frosting...
View Article10 sweet breads, buns and loaves
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View ArticleThree new ways to use a waffle iron
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View Article15 frosting recipes to dress up dessert
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View ArticleOur 15 favourite strawberry recipes for summer
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View ArticleSummer cookout menu
Memphis-style pork side ribs.Photo, John Cullen. A get-together starring saucy glazed ribs is a highlight of BBQ season, and these spiced and saucy Memphis-style side ribs are perfect for a summer...
View ArticleToday’s pairing: #MuseumWeek 2015 + ancient-grains pound cake
Royal Ontario Museum photo, Andrew Kuchling/Flickr. Pound cake photo, Ryan Szulc. The news: Twitter isn’t always a bastion of high culture, but when it is, it goes all out. Welcome, history buffs, to...
View ArticleOur most popular March recipes
1 of 10 Previous Next Pin Share Tweet Email Chocolate-beet brownies Chocolate-beet brownies Sneak grated beets in (and you can't even tell they're there!) and get a great source of folate from dessert...
View ArticleAnd the winner of our vanilla cake challenge is…
1 of 15 Previous Next Pin Share Tweet Email Congratulations to our winner! Classic vanilla cake Trysmallthings is absolutely delighted with our classic vanilla cake! Previous Next Check out the rest...
View ArticleThe 20 best recipes of 2015
1 of 20 Previous Next Pin Share Tweet Email Photo, Roberto Caruso. 20. Banana-caramel cream pie Creamy, with hits of caramel and crunchy chocolate toffee, this over-the-top pie is nothing short of...
View Article10 ways to use up fresh pineapple
1 of 10 Previous Next Pin Share Tweet Email Photo, Roberto Caruso. Tropical fish tacos (1 cup pineapple) Add some zest to dinner tonight with a taste of the tropics; full of fresh flavours, these...
View ArticleWhy wait for summer? Here are 8 ways to enjoy ice cream now
1 of 8 Previous Next Pin Share Tweet Email Photo, Sian Richards. Chai affogato You can use almost any variety of of tea in your pantry for this instant dessert. Chai, Earl Grey, and green tea are some...
View ArticleN.Y.’s new Golden Girls café will have Betty White cake and lots of Blanche pics
Credit, Creative Commons. Big news in time for Betty White’s 95th: Manhattan’s Rue La Rue Café is almost ready to open! The Golden Girls–themed eatery — which will feature soups, salads and plenty of...
View ArticleIt’s cake — really! 12 mind-boggling cakes that look nothing like cake
Nope, not actually ham! When we stumbled upon San Francisco baker Debbie Goard’s cakes, we couldn’t believe our eyes. A platter of delicious sushi… that’s actually cake. Her creations are so realistic...
View ArticleWeekend Baking: Easy chocolate cake
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View ArticleLauren Toyota’s vegan baked blueberry cheesecake
Excerpted from Hot for Food Vegan Comfort Classics by Lauren Toyota. Copyright © 2018 Lauren Toyota. Published by Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by...
View ArticleCurtis Stone’s Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake
A sticky-sweet cake that doubles up on toffee for completely irresistible results. The post Curtis Stone’s Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake appeared first on Chatelaine.
View ArticlePistachio Cake With Orange Blossom Icing
If a spring blossom were a cake, it would be this gorgeous, moist and fresh flavoured delight. The post Pistachio Cake With Orange Blossom Icing appeared first on Chatelaine.
View ArticleSweetgrass Cherry Cake
Inez Cook is the co-founder of Salmon n’ Bannock, a Vancouver bistro. This sweetgrass cherry cake recipe was inspired by Cook’s bittersweet history. She was one of many Indigenous children forcibly...
View ArticleGlazed Chai Loaf Tea Cake
Where Does Masala Chai Tea Originate? There are many chai origin stories, including remnants of ancient Ayurvedic rituals that used spices for their medicinal properties. More-recent history includes...
View Article4 Fresh and Impressive Easy-To-Bake Cakes For Spring
We took four classic cake styles—single layer, layered, sheet and bundt—and turned them on their heads (in the case of our rhubarb upside-down cake, quite literally). Whatever spring brings, one thing...
View ArticleStrawberry-Chocolate Cake
Want more cake? Here are more of our most-requested recipes, including Classic Vanilla Cake and Double-Chocolate Espresso Cake. The post Strawberry-Chocolate Cake appeared first on Chatelaine.
View ArticleGluten-free baking made quick and easy
Da Capo Press If Celiac disease, allergies or food intolerances require you to eat a gluten-free diet, you know from experience that it can take a bit more time and planning to get your meals on the...
View ArticleWhat’s the best time to eat cake when you’re on a diet?
Dessert is a meal best served hot, cold—and in a pinch, even stale. The dessert course is wonderfully flexible—even a week-old store-bought coffee cake hits the spot. And while the health-conscious...
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