Rice, like pasta is one of my fave pantry staple items. Cheap. cheerful and super versatile. Char’s Tex-Mex Rice Salad Simple, delicious, doable, nutritious and one of my youngest son’s fave dishes. Hope you enjoy it as much as he does! Dressing zest and juice of 2 limes 2 tsp (10 mL) minced fresh […]
‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Season 2 ~ Episode #4: Rice Two Ways Read More »
This meal is perfect for a weeknight supper – or pretty enough to prepare and serve to guests. Almond Crusted Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce The addition of ground almonds adds an elegant twist to this salmon dish. ½ cup (125 mL) lightly toasted whole ground almonds Hefty pinch: salt, pepper and nutmeg 4 boneless
Curried Chicken Salad With Prunes If you’re a regular viewer of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ – you know how much I LOVE sweet and savoury dishes. This chicken salad makes my taste buds and belly happy!! 1 (2 lbs/900g) cooked rotisserie chicken ½ cup (125 mL) prepared mayonnaise 1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped green
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Always delighted to cook (and Eat!!) for a cause. Click here for my ‘famous’ Caramel Covered Brie – you’re welcome!! Looking forward to seeing all you ladies in person soon, Char xo Move over puff pastry and red pepper jelly – time to start your love affair with homemade caramel as a Brie topper! Click here for ‘In Char’s
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If you love chocolate – you’ll appreciate these delicious, doable and fun recipes! Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches with Vanilla Orange Compound Butter Yep, you read that right: Grilled chocolate sandwiches – brunch never tasted so good! 3 tbsp (45 mL) softened butter 1 tsp (5 mL) Muskoka Maple Syrup ½ vanilla bean scraped (paste only) OR
On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m delighted to be joined by Canadian Soprano Amy Wallace ~ we’re whipping up two delicious and doable recipes that are both perfect for entertaining! The gourmet grilled cheese makes for a tasty appetizer/hors d’oeuvres and the chocolate bark is a perfect holiday gift form the kitchen or post festive
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Roasted Carrots with Feta & Mint A simple, delicious and good-for-you side dish!! 2 lbs (900 g) carrots, well washed and cut in thick matchstick pieces 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil hefty pinch salt and pepper 2 tsp (10 mL) each; minced garlic and ginger 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup
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Cheesy Pesto Pasta Bake This time of year we eat at least two pasta dishes a week – I look at pasta like a blank canvas for countless concoctions. My cheesy pesto pasta bake is a family favourite in our home – and no doubt it will be with your gang too! Step One: 1/2
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
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
