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Calculator to the rescue!
Survival kitchen
Calculator to the rescue!

If you're leaning toward a brunch buffet in particular, figuring out how much food you'll need can be quite a challenge – without our handy "brunch calculator," of course! Enter the number of guests according to age and gender, and let the calculator dictate your shopping list.

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Checklist: Barbecue 101
Survival kitchen
Checklist: Barbecue 101

The weather is nice, the sky is blue, and you’re burning with desire to organize a barbecue? Make sure good times and great food are on the menu! Don’t forget to print and use this indispensable checklist; it’ll help you prepare a successful meal.

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Recipes: Quick brunch
Survival kitchen
Recipes: Quick brunch

Our chefs offer up their best recipes for a gourmet brunch.

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It's good to have leftovers!

You want to satisfy your guests, so you cook enough to feed a small army. This usually results in a number of leftovers – and questions. Save or discard? Refrigerate or freeze? How long will it keep?

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The ABCs of cooking with kids

It’s Christmas and the kids are on vacation. Why not put their idle hands to work in the kitchen, by proposing that everyone chip in to make a dish the whole family will enjoy? Here’s an activity that’s not only loads of fun, butinstructive as well, teaching them cooperation, independence and organization.

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Harvest of recipes
Survival kitchen
Harvest of recipes

Have you bought lots of fresh, quality Quebec vegetables at your local market or local farm producer? Are you having friends or family over and want to surprise them with a small, extraordinary dish? Good. Here are three recipes that are both easy to prepare and delightful with every bite.

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10 Tips to Recycle Bacon Fat

The trend never fades - bacon is still popular. From appetizers to desserts, chefs play with bacon and even dip it in chocolate. Why? Because bacon has a unique taste that enhances the flavour of any dish.

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Recipes: Comfort cuisine
Survival kitchen
Recipes: Comfort cuisine

Our chefs make your life easier with their helpful ideas, plus five recipes that’ll have your family rushing to the table.

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