‘Tis the Ontario corn season, and I’m here for it! Straight off the cob (slathered in butter of course), tossed in salads or homemade salsas, or in cozy cornbread! If you’re looking for the perfect accompaniment to a mixed green salad and/or a piece of chicken or fish off the grill, this cornbread might just […]
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It just seems like yesterday I was gearing my gang up for back-to-school, now my boys are 23 & 25?! Not sure how that happened, but here we are. If you’re a parent, you know how time literally flies…insert sad crying face emoji! I know from lived experience how hectic and, at times, overwhelming this
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I LOVE the thick of summertime. The heat. Ice cream becoming its own food group. The fab fresh local produce: watermelon, peaches, cherries, blueberries, not to mention the loads of veg grown right here in Ontario! I LOVE it all!! To celebrate everything summer has to offer, I put together a list of my fave
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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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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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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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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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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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