Chantal Braganza

Lighter than juice and way more interesting than sparkling water, agua frescas are next-level refreshers. Here’s a watermelon-grapefruit take on the drink.

Lighter than juice and way more interesting than sparkling water, agua frescas are next-level refreshers. Here’s a cucumber-lime take on the drink.

From Halifax Donair to Calgary Spicy Caesar, here’s what we thought of each flavour.

Bonus: They’re all vegetarian!

And it's not the brand you'd expect.

Welcome to Cooking On The Cheap, a series of editor-approved recipes that deliver big taste on a small budget.

Of all the kitchen gear I test in a year (and I test a lot), a rice cooker is one of the few things I’d never live without.

IKEA’s latest dinnerware drop is a game-changer for home cooks on a budget. From $3 ‘pottery’ bowls to the hard-to-find Vardagen Dutch oven, Chatelaine’s dishware expert shares the 6 must-buy pieces from the 2026 collection.

This 20-minute Puttanesca White Bean recipe uses pantry staples like navy beans, anchovies, and capers to create a bold, high-protein meal on crispy garlic toast.

A popular salsa that, in my opinion, also qualifies as a salad, pico de gallo hits every note I want in a fresh and savoury dish: salty, sour, a little bit sweet and as spicy as you’d like it to be. Adding corn and beans ups the vegetable and protein content and turns it into something resembling a meal. Now I can feel good about eating salsa all day—and you can too. — Chantal Braganza