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Angel Biscuits: The Answer To My ‘Biscuits Prayer’?

2026-05-19
By: Maggie
On: May 19, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

They’re called Angel Biscuits. Because they ’employ all the leavening agents available’. That’s just what my biscuits need. I think I always manage to overwork my classic dough. But these Southern charmers may make other classic Dinner Rolls obsolete!Read More →

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Chicken vs Pork: Which ‘White Meat’ Is Best For You?

2026-05-14
By: Maggie
On: May 14, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

I’ve often referred to Pork as the forgotten animal protein. We focus so tightly on beef and chicken these days that the un-cured forms of pork have been sadly neglected. It’s time to remind the world that Pork is just as healthy as Chicken!Read More →

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You Asked For It: Copy-Cat Panda Express Orange Chicken

2026-05-14
By: Maggie
On: May 14, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Comfort Food, Food Tips

One of the most requested recipes on the internet is one that faithfully recreates the flagship dish of Asian takeout spot Panda Express. We’re talking about Orange Chicken, of course. And I’ve found what I think is a pretty good facsimile…Read More →

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GMO Salmon? Don’t Believe Those Persistent Rumours

2026-05-01
By: Maggie
On: May 1, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

Fish fraud has been rampant on the seafood supply chain for years. And nothing that’s been tried has been able to stem the tide of species misrepresentation. At the same time, Salmon has taken an elevated place as a healthy fish native to North America…Read More →

Jenni Lessard - © 2026 Ramesh Mekkadu

La Pouchine: A First-Rate Canadian First-Nations Dessert!

2026-05-01
By: Maggie
On: May 1, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

We like to honour Canada’s First Nations when we have the chance. And today, we’re spot-lighting a special festive dessert passed down through many generations to Métis chef Jenni Lessard. It’s called ‘la Pouchine’ – and it’s not what you might think!Read More →

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Super-Chefs Reveal Best Day Of The Week To ‘Dine Out’

2026-04-24
By: Maggie
On: April 24, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips, Foodie Life Lessons

If you’re like me, you’ve either severely cut back on restaurant dining, or cut it out alto-gether. If you are still ‘dining out’ now and then, you’ll want to know which day of the week offers the best bang for the bucks you are going to lavish on fine dining ‘night’…Read More →

Tartiflette - 300 - © 2026 Flor de Bourgos

Decadent French ‘Scalloped Potatoes’: Behold Tartiflette!

2026-04-20
By: Maggie
On: April 20, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

This one will undoubtedly be the most luxe Scalloped Potato casserole you ever make. And even if it is a little rich (cost-wise) for you, I hope you’ll make it at least once, to ex-perience its heavenly delights! And I have a few hacks I think you’ll like…Read More →

‘Unknown’ Sausages That Are National Treasures At Home…

2026-04-14
By: Maggie
On: April 14, 2026
In: Chef Secrets, Food Tips

Just about every major cuisine has its own signature style – or styles – of sausages. I thought I knew most of them. But a ‘slide-show’ post I just ran across proved me wrong on that one. And introduced me to some ‘new’ classics…Read More →

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