Charmaine Broughton

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March Break Recipes as seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Mushroom, Sundried Tomato & Kale ‘Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust’ with Spicy Maple + Molasses

Cottage Cheese Recipes As Seen on Toronto’s Breakfast Television

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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Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Comfort Food Recipes as heard on 2Day FM with Kevin Fell

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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Double Chocolate Brownies with Chipotle Molasses Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious, Doable & Decadent Chocolate Recipes as seen on CHCH Morning Live

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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Cheesy Crab Dip Pasta Bake

CFRA Ottawa at Work ~ February Recipe Mishmash

February may be cold and blah… BUT there is one bonus: February is filled with many excuses to EAT! Whether you’re gathering for the big game, in need of a chocolatey treat for Valentine’s Day, or hanging with your gang on Family Day – the following recipes are a mishmash of dishes that will be

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Chocolate Tahini Hummus

Nutrient Dense Chocolate Recipes as seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Family Day (or any day!!) – with decadent and nutrient dense chocolate recipes. In true ‘Char Fashion’ all recipes use pantry staple items and whip up in little time. Chocolate Orange & Cherry Muesli This nutrient dense recipe makes for a quick, satisfying and budget friendly breakfast (or after-school snack) the whole

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipes Alfredo Nachos

Game Day Grub as heard on 2Day FM with Kevin Fell

Always more than happy to chat with my pal Kevin Fell on 2Day FM! Although I don’t care much for football – I do care about ‘delicious & doable’ game day food! Alfredo Nachos Up your nacho game with a jar of pre-made Alfredo sauce and pickled onions! Watching the big game never tasted so

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Pork Meatballs with Green Onion Peanut Sauce and Coconut Lime Basmati Rice

Pork Meatballs with Green Onion Peanut Sauce and Coconut Lime Basmati Rice

Jazz up ordinary pork meatballs with a zesty green onion peanut sauce. This mouthwatering (and gluten free) dish will be your new dinnertime go-to. Bonus: the green onion sauce is a great way to use up leftover fresh herbs! Try this sauce dolloped on grilled salmon and/or chicken and/or stir into your favourite hummus recipe

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Delicious & Doable Recipes made with Canned Crabmeat ~ As Seen On Breakfast Television

In a dinnertime jam? Canned crab to the rescue! My pantry is always stocked with tins of white crabmeat (roughly $5 per tin – readily available at grocery stores with the canned tuna and salmon). Canned crab is an economical, protein-packed-pantry-staple perfect for:pastas, salads or homemade crab burgers! The following recipes are ‘delicious & doable’

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