Whether you’re heading to the cottage, the backyard, or balcony… the first long weekend of summer calls for a fun, delicious & doable menu. Cheers to long weekend eating!! The Ultimate Muskoka Surf & Turf Burger with Maple Mayonnaise, Pickled Onions & Muskoka Four Season Greens No long weekend at the cottage (or in the […]
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The beauty of this seafood chowder is it takes less than 30 minutes to create, and can be made a day or two in advance = premade midweek supper done right! Ingredients Directions Tip: For added texture and flavour add ½ cup (125 mL) each of corn and chopped fresh tarragon.
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This simple to prepare middle eastern dish, Fatteh, is commonly served at breakfast. The combination of: toasted pita chips, warm chickpeas and a layer of lemony yogurt make for a flavourful addition to your next Sunday brunch spread. Fatteh Ingredients Directions ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Syrian Edition is hosted by Charmaine Broughton and Berivan Alali.
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Celebrate Mom with a delicious & doable homemade brunch menu the whole gang will gobble up. Croissant Pudding with Fresh Herbs and Aged Cheddar Need an excuse to use up random fresh herbs? This is the recipe for you and your gang! Sunday brunch or a weeknight supper at its best. Seriously, so darn good!
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Celebrate Spring with fresh, flavourful, and vibrant recipes! Spring Fling Quinoa Bowl Quick, healthy, and completely customizable, this quinoa bowl is a delicious vegetarian option. With crunchy flavours and a tangy Asian-inspired dressing, this one-bowl delight offers a tasty protein boost. Plus, the leftovers are delicious the next day! Click here to see the recipe.
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No matter what you and your gang are up to this Family Day weekend, one thing I can guarantee: hunger will eventually hit!! Hope you and your crew enjoy the following recipes/dishes as much as my gang does. From my family to yours: Happy Family Day cooking & eating (what we do best)! Here is
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The following chocolate recipes are perfect for a Valentine’s Day (or Family Day) celebration and also fit the bill for when you’re craving an any day decadent sweet treat!! Double Decadent Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate ~ A warm bevvy & dessert all in one. Yes, please!! !! Click here for the recipe. Double Peanut &
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‘Tis the season to be stress-free? Tis the season to give your debit and/or credit card a break? YES!! How you ask? With thoughtful, homemade gifts from your pantry. Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen – I developed the following DIY ‘Gifts From The Pantry’ as fun-to-make: teacher/coach/neighbour/grandparent gifts, hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or little party
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If you’re hungry for fun, delicious and doable holiday appetizer inspiration… I’ve got you covered (literally, in caramel!!)! These dishes are simple to prepare, use many pantry staple items, and will have your guests raving for days!! From my kitchen to yours: Happy Holidays!! Caramel Covered Brie Click here for the holiday appetizer recipe (scroll
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Wow your family and friends this holiday season with two simple, delicious, show-stopping, easy cheesy holiday appetizers. Both recipes use staple pantry items and are simple to recreate, leaving you plenty of time for drinking eggnog and rocking around the Christmas tree!! Two Easy Cheesy Holiday Appetizers for any Holiday Occasion Herb and Peanut Goat
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