Hosting an intimate Easter and/or springtime gathering? The following recipes are delicious, doable and a perfect addition to your springtime spead. Easter entertaining never tasted so good! Ontario Turkey Breast with Zesty Mint & Green Onion Pesto ~ click here for recipe. Mint and green onion pesto add a fresh, springtime flare to this simple […]
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OMG!!! If you love brownies…and you love cheesecake…and you love mini eggs….you will LOVE this sinful indulgence!! ‘Tis the Mini Egg eating season and I’m here for it!! Tip: I find the easiest way to crush mini eggs is to hit the unopened bag (or place eggs in a resealble bag) with a rolling pin.
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Common question I’m asked when teaching cooking is: What to do with leftover fresh herbs? You know, you follow a recipe, it calls for 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) of chopped fresh herbs… then you’re left with oodles of herbs. You pop them in the back of your refrigerator (with the best of intentions) – just
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If you’re in need of a moist, flavorful and comforting banana bread recipe – this is your lucky day! Toasted sweetened coconut, in and on top of this loaf + the citrus glaze adds texture and an additional punch of flavour. This banana bread won’t last long! Note about toasted coconut: You can purchase toasted
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Warm up with a bowl of creamy (even though there is no cream!), delicious, doable, and economical soup. Bonus: this soup whips up (beginning to end) in less than an hour, freezes well, and is vegan and gluten-free too! Ingredients Garnish: Directions Delicious & Doable Tips: ~ add finely grated zest of one orange to
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If you’ve got a house full of kids this March Break, chances are you’re going to hear ‘I’m hungry’ too many times to count. The following recipes are simple to prepare, use pantry staple items, and will be sure to hit the hunger spot! From my kitchen to yours; Happy March Break cooking (and eating!!)!
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If you’ve got a house full of kids this March Break, chances are you’re going to hear ‘I’m hungry’ too many times to count. The following recipes are simple to prepare, use pantry staple items, and will be sure to hit the hunger spot! From my kitchen to yours; Happy March Break cooking (and eating!!)!
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Cottage cheese: you either love it – or are frightened of it! If you enjoy cottage cheese, no doubt you will devour these recipes. If you’re on the fence about this wet & lumpy-cheese (okay, not the most inviting description..haha!) I encourage you to give these dishes (both sweet & savoury) a try. Cottage cheese
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Always happy to chat with my good pal Kevin Fell on 2Day FM! This week we talked about comfort food dishes (fitting considering the blast of snow and freezing temps!!). I shared three fab recipes I know you and your gang will devour. Happy Comfort Food Eating! Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal ~ click here
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Who needs romance & roses when you can have decadent chocolate recipes? If you share my theory, no doubt you will LOVE these recipes! Delicious, doable, decadent and in true ‘Char Fashion’: use mostly pantry staple items. Valentine’s Day never tasted so sweet! Chocolate Tahini Hummus Plant protein based chocolate dip? Yes, please!! If you
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