If one of your 2026 goals is to cook more at home (hands down one of the easiest ways to eat healthier and save money), these one pan, one pot, and one bowl recipes are the perfect place to start. In true Char-fashion, these recipes use mostly pantry staple items and simple cooking methods. So […]
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What an absolute treat to be a guest on Andryanna Gonko’s podcast: The Juggle Is Real (click here to listen). We chatted about realistic ways to feed your family, taking the pressure off mealtime perfection, and I shared some ‘delicious & doable’ recipes and ideas that use pantry staple items and will fuel you &
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A Mediterranean, plant-protein-packed twist on a classic weeknight favourite: Tuna Casserole. If your family is not a fan of chickpeas, substitute: 2 cups (500 mL) chopped cooked chicken OR 2 (170 g) cans of drained tuna. Ingredients Topping Directions Makes 8 portions. Enjoy! Delicious & Doable Tips: ~ not a fan of artichokes? Omit them,
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‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with fun, delicious & doable breakfast ideas. What a treat to join the BT gang and share some festive morning grub recipes in the lead-up to Christmas! From my kitchen to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy Everything!! If you’re hungry for more delicious & doable recipes (using pantry
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If you’re in need of a last minute recipe for a holiday gathering, I’ve got you covered (in caramel…ha!)! ~ Gingerbread Caramel Covered Brie: perfect if you’re hosting a holiday open house.~ Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Molasses Dressing: fabulous (and nutritious) festive side dish – pairs well with turkey, beef or a rack of
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For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
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For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
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DYK: Friday, Oct 17th was National Pasta Day? Hands down, pasta is one of my fave go-to pantry staples. My boys (now 22 & 24) practically grew up on it. I’ve concocted literally countless pasta dishes using Italpasta Artisan (DYK: Italpasta is made in Canada with premium, non-GMO 100% Canadian wheat? Click here for more info) for
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As someone who’s borderline obsessed with pumpkin spice and pasta, I couldn’t let National Pasta Day (today!! Friday, Oct 17th) pass without combining my two favourite “P’s”: Pumpkin Spice & Pasta! And I had the pleasure of doing just that on CTV Your Morning Ottawa. I shared two savoury pumpkin recipes featuring a touch of
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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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