Charmaine Broughton

‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #4: Char’s Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

Homemade pesto is a cinch to make. Traditionally, pesto is made with: pine nuts and fresh basil – I often switch it up and use a seed combo (instead of pine nuts) and frozen (thawed) peas in place of fresh basil. This pesto also makes a great “sauce” for grilled fish, or slather on a […]

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‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #5: S’mores Milkshake, Peanut Butter Fudge and Peanut & Lentil Salad

If you’re looking for a few simple and delicious summertime eats – I got ya covered: My s’mores milkshake is as fun to make as it is to sip (and takes only seconds to whip up – literally!)! For a more nutrient dense dish – the Peanut & Lentil Salad (recipe courtesy of Peanut Bureau) is

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‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #2: Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melt and Char’s Get Up & Go (Nowhere) Muesli

What to do with those cans of tuna, and bag of oats hiding in your pantry? I’ve got ya covered with two delicious and doable recipes!! If you recreate any of these recipes – use hashtag #InCharsKitchen – I’d love to follow along on social!! Happy cooking!! Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melts Delicious and doable

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‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #1: Char’s Clustery Spiced Granola with Banana Chips and Coconut

Take a bag of oats to new heights – you’ll never buy store bought granola again! You’re welcome!! Char’s Clustery Spiced Granola with Banana Chips and Coconut A delicious and nutritious homemade breakfast ~ perfect excuse to use up all those pantry staple ingredients. Note: you can easily halve this recipe as I often do.

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #9 ~ Special Guest Tyler Morrison

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by Canada’s funny man Tyler Morrison ~ Tyler and I are whipping up two mouthwatering dishes with a healthy-ish twist: Maple Mustard Pork Burgers Stuffed with Brie (I said: ‘healthy-ISH 😉 ) and herb garden pesto pasta. Maple Glazed Pork Burgers Stuffed with Brie  Glaze ⅓ cup (75

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #8 ~ Special Guest Morgan Rammo

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by the fit, fabulous and fierce (I mean that in the sweetest way…except when she’s kicking my a$$ at the gym – ha! ha!) Morgan Rammo (owner of Vita Fitness located in beautiful downtown Bracebridge). Morgan and I are chatting about the importance of indulging in your favourite

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #7 ~ Special Guests Jed & Isla Corbeil

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by one of my fave musicians/restaurateurs/entrepreneurs (Griffin Gastropub & Muskoka Natural Food Market) Jed Corbeil and his equally talented and inquisitive (a girl after my own heart) daughter; Isla. The three of us had a blast in the kitchen and whipped up two delicious and doable recipes: a

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #6 ~ Special Guest Yvonne Heath

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by my amazing friend, mother, wife, author, Ted X speaker (video below), talk show host and founder of the #IJustShowedUp movement; Yvonne Heath. After a 27 year nursing career and working in many departments, from emergency to chemotherapy, palliative care and hospice  ​– Yvonne now travels the globe educating

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #5 ~ Special Guest Will Garrett

Hosting my own cooking show – has been a dream come true to say the least. I’m blessed to do what I love – other than talking, cooking and eating (ha! ha!)….I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE craft beer!! On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by one of Muskoka Brewery’s fabulous brewers; Will Garrett. Will &

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #4 ~ Special Guest Bodee Johnson

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by my pal Bodde Johnson! We’re talking manicures, the power of gals in sport and her mom’s famous hamburger recipe!! And, of course, we COOK!! Boddee & I are whipping up two delicious and doable recipes perfect for a family with busy/athletic children (and adults): Thai

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