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One Guy’s ‘Definition Of Comfort Food’ Drop Biscuits

2026-11-13
By: Maggie
On: November 13, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

There are two kinds of biscuits in this world: Cut biscuits and drop biscuits. I was taught to make the former. Drop biscuits are just as valid, as cut biscuits. But they offer a dist-inctly different dining experience. And they require a different approach to preparation…Read More →

Sheet Pan Thanksgiving - 300 - 2 - © 2024 Linda Pugliese

Sheet Pan Savouries: Mini Thanksgiving Dinner

2026-11-06
By: Maggie
On: November 6, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Today’s featured recipe demonstrates the extremes to which sheet pan cookery can go… It’s an entire Thanksgiving meal on a sheet pan, with all the goodies and goodness you expect from a Festive Feast! And it’s the perfect solution for small families…Read More →

Red Lentil Soup - 300 - © 2026 Sarah Copeland

Hello, Dahli! An introduction to India’s Wonder Bean!

2026-11-04
By: Maggie
On: November 4, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Lentils are a central, focus ingredient in Indian cuisine. They’re like the Pasta of the Subcontinent, so many dishes are there that are based on them… And today’s featured recipe is a classic example of one of the most authentic presentations!Read More →

Sheet Pan Pork Chops - 300 - © 2026 Andrew Bui

Sheet Pan Savouries: Pork Chops With Apples

2026-11-03
By: Maggie
On: November 3, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

In the 1950s and 60s, Moms across the Western World gave pork a lot more respect than cooks do today. We had a pork roast at least once a month. And pork chops weekly. But ‘The Other White Meat’ has been neg-lected shamefully in recent decades…Read More →

Sheet Pan BBQ Tofu - 300 - © 2025 RYAN LIEBE

Sheet Pan Savouries: BBQ Tofu & What-Have-You

2026-11-02
By: Maggie
On: November 2, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

It’s the ‘back to work and school’ season, and recipe sites are pushing one-pot and sheet pan meals… Rightfully so! Today’s selection from the horde is a multifaceted study of the sheet pan ‘class’. As a bonus, it’s vegan, and good for you, too!Read More →

Sticky Broccoli Chickpeas - 300 - © 2026 RACHEL VANNI

Nutrition Powerhouse: Sesame Chickpea Broccoli Fry

2026-10-30
By: Maggie
On: October 30, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

This colourful, flavourful dish features two of my favourite ingredients: Chick Peas and Broc-coli. And it’s doused in a rich sauce based on honey, Soy Sauce and Sesame oil. This is a magical dish that even Broccoli haters will love – if you can get them to try it!Read More →

Why You Should Never Store Milk In The Fridge Door

2026-10-26
By: Maggie
On: October 26, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

I thought everybody knew this. But I missed something. As a trained food-service person, I have a different view of the fridge than most folks. And you need to know about your fridge’s various temperature zones, to make the most of your precious food purchases…Read More →

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Roasted Veggies Secret Weapon? The Perfect Temp!

2026-10-21
By: Maggie
On: October 21, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

Roasting is probably the optimum way to cook your veggies. But many cooks try the tech-nique and abandon it – because their roasted veggies turned out yucky. Turns out there’s a key factor in the process that defines success or failure…Read More →

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