No Victoria Day long weekend is complete without a little s’mores magic, right? The best part about these cookies? No campfire, no problem! You get all that gooey, chocolatey, marshmallow goodness without the smoky clothes…hahaha! Even better, cookies can be made ahead of time and stashed in the freezer. When you’re weekend ready, just pack […]
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This Mother’s Day, skip the last-minute shopping and consider creating something homemade & heartfelt (from the kitchen) instead. Whether you’re celebrating a ‘Spa Day Mom’ with a soothing homemade body scrub, a ‘Long-Weekend-Loving Mom’ with jumbo s’mores cookies, or a ‘Fit-Fuel-Loving Mom’ with my protein-packed oatmeal mix, the following recipes turn pantry staple items into
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Whether you’re heading to the cottage, camping, or kickin’ it in your own backyard, the first long weekend of summer calls for a fun, delicious & doable menu! Cheers to long weekend eating!! Loaded Caesar Pasta Salad With Roasted Chickpea Croutons This loaded salad is perfect for your long weekend gathering. Because who doesn’t LOVE
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There are some things in life that are underrated. In my humble opinion, tuna melts are one of those things. I love adding grated cheese to the tuna mixture. This way, cheese melts throughout, but if you prefer to have cheese melted on top, I say go for it! Ingredients Garnish Directions Delicious & Doable
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You know that chandelier-like crash when you open your refrigerator door? All those condiments you bought for one random recipe… only to use a few tablespoons (now clanking together, untouched?). In the spirit of Earth Day (using items we already have on hand), I’m thrilled to share some fab recipes on Breakfast Television that help
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To me, nothing screams ‘SPRING’ like sweet peas, fresh mint and citrus (lemons & limes). If you’re a fan of these three flavours/foods – I’ve got the springtime recipes for you! Sweet Pea Pesto Up your pesto game with a bag of frozen peas. (Not just for sprained ankles anymore. Ha!) They’re sweet, delicious, nutritious
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Celebrate Spring with this spectacular (if I do say so myself) Easter Feasting menu! In true ‘Char fashion’, recipes are delicious, doable, nutrient-dense and use mostly pantry staple items. No doubt your family & friends will devour these dishes. Note: all recipes are gluten-free with the exception of the bulgur salad. For a gluten-free dish,
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If you have followed me for any time, you know I’m a huge fan of canned beans. They are one of my favourite pantry staple items! If you have never tried my black bean brownie cake, you’re in for a real treat (literally & figuratively). Tip: I find the easiest way to crush mini eggs
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Please, I beg you – don’t be freaked out that these ‘brownies’ are made with chickpeas!!Move over hummus…and say hello to Char’s Fudgy Chickpea Brownies!! I can’t even begin to tell you how chewy, fudgy & satisfying these brownies are (not to mention gluten-free and packed with plant protein and fiber too!!). If you have
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Chickpea blondies?! YESSSS!! And they are amazing! Know one thing about me: I’m not one of those people who try to make everything ‘healthy’ (and just for the record, these blondies contain butter & brown sugar = yum!!). Having said that, if you have followed me for even 5 minutes, you know I’m a huge
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