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Char’s Pesto Pasta Fettchin-eh! With Whipped Feta and Roasted Chickpeas

Char’s Pesto Pasta Fettuccin-eh! With Whipped Feta and Roasted Chickpeas

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Celebrate Canada Day with a patriotic play-on-words pasta: Italpasta Fettuccin-eh! (click here for product info). I was recently on CHCH Morning Live sharing two pasta dishes perfect for your Canada celebrations. Click here for the featured recipe I shared on the show: Roasted Red Pepper Fettuccin-eh! with Maple Bacon, and click here for my Curried […]

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipes Char’s Herby Chicken Ginger Wraps with Apple & Cabbage Slaw

Char’s Herby Chicken Ginger Wraps with Apple & Cabbage Slaw

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If you’re like me, and love a flavourful chicken salad sandwich with a ton of texture, this recipe will be your new chicken salad go-to! The addition of fresh ginger and sweet & sour apple slaw takes this sandwich filling to new heights. If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I’m team

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May Long Weekend Recipes as seen on CHCH Morning Live

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Whether you’re heading to the cottage, camping, or kickin’ it in your own backyard, the first long weekend of summer calls for a fun, delicious & doable menu! Cheers to long weekend eating!! Loaded Caesar Pasta Salad With Roasted Chickpea Croutons This loaded salad is perfect for your long weekend gathering. Because who doesn’t LOVE

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Ontario Turkey Breast with Zesty Mint & Green Onion Pesto

Char’s Easter Feasting Menu

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Celebrate Spring with this spectacular (if I do say so myself) Easter Feasting menu! In true ‘Char fashion’, recipes are delicious, doable, nutrient-dense and use mostly pantry staple items. No doubt your family & friends will devour these dishes. Note: all recipes are gluten-free with the exception of the bulgur salad. For a gluten-free dish,

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One Pan, One Pot & One Bowl Meals as Seen On Breakfast Television

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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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Charmaine Broughton Blog The Juggle Is Real Podcast Recipes

The Juggle Is Real Podcast Recipes

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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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches with Citrus Vanilla Compound Butter

Fun & Festive Breakfast Recipes as seen on Breakfast Television

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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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Holiday Recipes as heard on CFRA Ottawa at Work

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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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Charmaine Broughton Recipe Blog Holiday Tahini Recipes

Holiday Tahini Recipes ~ As Seen on Your Morning Ottawa

Appetizers, Bars, Media Appearances, Pasta, Sides & Snacks, Sweet Stuff, Vegetarian /

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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