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How to make Lauren Toyota's Fried Artichoke Sandwich: A vegan sammy with homemade Jalapeño Ranch, plus slaw

An indulgent dinner idea from her cookbook, hot for food all day, complete with all the toppings.

CBC First Person

Western-Chinese food is authentic — and isn't white washing our culture

Insecure in my biracial identity, I initially rejected the dishes that represent the legacy of immigrant chefs like my grandparents, writes Kathryn Mannie. Now, I see it as my way home.

15 cold drinks perfect for cocktail hour in the sun

Summery sippers (some spiked, some not), to mix up this weekend.

Food July 31, 2020

Lauren Toyota's Black Forest Loaf Cake: A vegan version that's especially scrumptious in cherry season

A simpler, no-layer chocolatey cake from her cookbook, hot for food all day.

Daylilies: The hardy and edible summer bloom that's easy to find

Food July 3, 2020

A small wine boutique is changing the face of who is a tastemaker

3 quickles to make right now: Peaches, cherry tomatoes... and pizza mushrooms!

Berry tasty! How to make Flaky Berry Pie Squares — a gluten-free, vegan version of a childhood fave

What to cook in June: Grilled everything, dips for picnics, and desserts that make you excited for summertime

Alvin Cailan's Vegetarian Ukoy: How to make these crispy, vegetable fritters with Chile-Vinegar Dipping Sauce

All about mangos: How to choose, eat and cook with this succulent fruit

Shayma Owaise Saadat

Food June 24, 2019

Plantify: Changing rural Newfoundland's diet one veggie at a time

25 summery sweets to make for dessert right now

Food July 21, 2020

Forage: How to harvest lamb's quarters — a spinach-like green that grows even in the city

Life Video May 25, 2020

Get out the grill! Welcome back BBQ season with lots of vegetarian options, burgers, chicken, and even dessert

So many salads! A very big list of delicious recipes to turn to all summer long

Cardamom Strawberry Country Slab Pie

Food July 7, 2020

Vintage cuisine on the rise as TikTokers, Redditors dig up old recipe boxes and cookbooks

Lilacs — in candied form, they're a literal taste of spring

Food May 29, 2020

9 irresistible sweet, creamy, healthy smoothie recipes — a caffeinated one too

Kicha Fit Fit: How to make this dish of lightly fried, torn, buttery flatbread

Help vegetables reach their maximum potential with these simple but super techniques

Food July 3, 2019

Recipe ideas for using ALL the berries: Spicy strawberry BBQ sauce, blueberry marinades, and more

Food September 2, 2020

On morel grounds: Spotting (and cooking) the rare spring mushroom

These puff pastry turnovers with asparagus and prosciutto have brought us straight to brunch heaven

Marcella DiLonardo

Food May 23, 2019

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