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Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts From The Kitchen ~ As Seen On Breakfast Television

This Mother’s Day, skip the last-minute shopping and consider creating something homemade & heartfelt (from the kitchen) instead. Whether you’re celebrating a ‘Spa Day Mom’ with a soothing homemade body scrub, a ‘Long-Weekend-Loving Mom’ with jumbo s’mores cookies, or a ‘Fit-Fuel-Loving Mom’ with my protein-packed oatmeal mix, the following recipes turn pantry staple items into […]

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Nutrient Dense Chocolate Recipes as Seen on Breakfast Television

Who needs romance & roses when you can have decadent chocolate recipes? If you share my theory, no doubt you will LOVE these recipes! Delicious, doable, decadent and in true ‘Char Fashion’: recipes use mostly pantry staple items. Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Family Day (or any day!!) – with decadent and nutrient dense chocolate recipes that

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Holiday Recipes with Kevin Fell on 2Day FM

Always happy to chat & share recipes with my good pal Kevin Fell on 2Day FM – especially when we’re chatting festive, fun & fabulous dishes/recipes! 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

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Charmaine Broughton Caramel Covered Brie with Dried Fruit and Nuts

Char’s Gingerbread Caramel Brie with Rosemary Dried Cherries

This divine work of art (using nothing but pantry staples!) is a guaranteed showstopper. It presents as beautifully as it tastes and will have your holiday guests raving for days. Serve as an appetizer or as a cheese course with Port for an after-dinner nibble. Ingredients Directions TIP: ● Use dried cranberries or dried blueberries

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In Char’s Kitchen Season 4 ~ Homemade Condiments

On this week’s episode of In Char’s Kitchen, we are talking homemade condiments…. step aside, ketchup, mustard, and relish – it’s time to level up your condiment game with delicious & doable recipes! Homemade condiments = fresh, flavorful and budget-friendly without added preservatives. If these recipes hit the spot, you’ll find plenty more like them

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars

Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars

These cheesecake cookie bars are out-of-this-world! And in true ‘Char fashion’ use nothing but pantry staple items. Warning: you won’t be able to stop at just one – I’m a three at one sitting kinda gal. Cheers to bikini season. Lemon Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars Cheesecake Layer Cookie Dough Layer Tips: ~ Gluten

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Spring Inspired Sips & Recipes as heard on Ottawa At Work

Celebrate spring with one of my favourite non-alcoholic sips: Gruvi Bubbly Rose. Perfect for baby showers, Mother’s Day brunch, or to unwind on a Friday night. Bonus: only 60 calories, gluten-free, and NO hangovers!! Click here for more info. Salmon Burgers with Caper Lime Mayo Fresh dill, green onions, and lime zest add a springtime

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe - NA Gruvi Alcohol Free Options - Bubbly Rose

Mother’s Day Sips & Recipes as seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

Booze Free Mom ~ More Moms than ever are sober curious… taking a break from drinking alcohol or choosing not to drink at all! Keep the cheers flowing when you toast the special ladies in your life this Mother’s Day…with a personal favourite of mine: Gruvi Bubbly Rose (click here for more info). Have Gruvi

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Gifts From The Kitchen Char’s Caramel Rum Sauce by Charmaine Broughton

Homemade Gifts From The Kitchen as seen on Toronto’s Breakfast Television

‘Tis the season to give your debit and/or credit card a break… How you ask? With thoughtful, homemade gifts from your kitchen. I developed the following DIY ‘Gifts From The Kitchen’ as fun-to-make: teacher/coach/neighbour/grandparent gifts/hostess gifts/stocking stuffers and/or little party favours placed at each table setting. These festive recipes are simple to prepare, use ingredients

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CFRA Ottawa at Work ~ Holiday Kitchen Fun

Roll up your sleeves this holiday season and have a little holiday kitchen fun! Whether you’re looking for a homemade gift from the kitchen, a yummy make-ahead lunch/dinner (perfect for post skating/tobogganing or a day on the ski hill), a sinful brie recipe, or an excuse to use up some leftover ingredients, I’ve got you

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