Season 4 of In Char’s Kitchen: Cottage Edition is here, and I’m kicking things off with two ‘delicious & doable’ recipes your whole gang will love! This episode is all about dinnertime made easy. Both recipes use two of my go-to staples: pasta and canned beans. If these recipes hit the dinnertime-spot, you’ll find plenty […]
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Pumpkin Loaf + Caramel Frosting + Candied Crunch Topping = Yes, please!! Don’t let the title of this loaf intimidate you (I know it’s a bit ‘wordy’). This recipe is fairly simple to recreate and the end result is so worth the few steps involved. No doubt your gang will literally inhale this autumn inspired
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If you’re in need of a fab weeknight supper (or hearty side dish) and you have a mountain of garden fresh tomatoes & zucchini (hello, September goodness!), this rustic and flavourful recipe is calling your name! This recipe calls for cooked lasagne noodles that are chopped into smaller pieces. If this seems like too much
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Chop + plop in bowl + toss = my kinda ‘cooking’! Note: this is what I call a ‘loose’ salad. Meaning: no need to stress about exact measurements AND it’s the perfect excuse to use up any fresh herbs you may have on hand (or in your garden: basil, chives and/or oregano will work too!).
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My favourite way to eat Ontario peaches is straight up. It’s like an explosion of sweet-summer-goodness in your mouth = pure bliss!!Having said that, there’s nothing quite like a dessert made with fresh peaches, agree? I’ve combined my fave summer fruit (peaches), my fave spice (cardamom) and (one of) my all-time fave desserts (cheesecake) into
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Cool, creamy, and coconutty with a zesty lime and Maple + Molasses twist! This is the ice cream recipe you didn’t know you needed. True story: I basically ate my weight in it while perfecting the recipe. Hope you and your gang love this homemade ice cream as much as I do! Ingredients: Garnish: Directions
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Hitting the road this summer? Want to save money AND eat well on the road…? The trick? Use up ingredients you already have on hand. There’s nothing worse than coming home from a fun weekend away to a fridge full of wilted produce and spoiled food. Instead, whip up a few ‘delicious & doable’ snacks
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Canned beans are one of my favorite-go-to pantry staples! They’re packed with plant-based protein, loaded with fiber, and easy on the wallet, too. Take your summertime eating game to the next level with recipes using canned beans in both sweet and savory dishes. My black bean brownie cake might just change your life! Mexican Street
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Canned beans are one of my favorite-go-to pantry staples! They’re packed with plant-based protein, loaded with fiber, and easy on the wallet, too. Take your summertime eating game to the next level with recipes using canned beans in both sweet and savoury dishes. My black bean brownie cake might just change your life! Loaded Caesar
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Celebrate the dads in your life with a fabulous, flavor-packed menu—so good, you’ll be making these recipes on repeat all summer long! Char’s Sloppy Lamb Burgers with Olive Tapenade & Lemon Yogurt These burgers are literally a mouthful – and I’m here for it! Mess and all…haha!Heads up: extra napkins are required for this burger.Fire
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