This meal is perfect for a weeknight supper – or pretty enough to prepare and serve to guests. Almond Crusted Salmon with Herb Yogurt Sauce The addition of ground almonds adds an elegant twist to this salmon dish. ½ cup (125 mL) lightly toasted whole ground almonds Hefty pinch: salt, pepper and nutmeg 4 boneless […]
Curried Chicken Salad With Prunes If you’re a regular viewer of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ – you know how much I LOVE sweet and savoury dishes. This chicken salad makes my taste buds and belly happy!! 1 (2 lbs/900g) cooked rotisserie chicken ½ cup (125 mL) prepared mayonnaise 1/2 cup (125 mL) roughly chopped green
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If you love chocolate – you’ll appreciate these delicious, doable and fun recipes! Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches with Vanilla Orange Compound Butter Yep, you read that right: Grilled chocolate sandwiches – brunch never tasted so good! 3 tbsp (45 mL) softened butter 1 tsp (5 mL) Muskoka Maple Syrup ½ vanilla bean scraped (paste only) OR
On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m delighted to be joined by Canadian Soprano Amy Wallace ~ we’re whipping up two delicious and doable recipes that are both perfect for entertaining! The gourmet grilled cheese makes for a tasty appetizer/hors d’oeuvres and the chocolate bark is a perfect holiday gift form the kitchen or post festive
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Roasted Carrots with Feta & Mint A simple, delicious and good-for-you side dish!! 2 lbs (900 g) carrots, well washed and cut in thick matchstick pieces 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil hefty pinch salt and pepper 2 tsp (10 mL) each; minced garlic and ginger 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup
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Cheesy Pesto Pasta Bake This time of year we eat at least two pasta dishes a week – I look at pasta like a blank canvas for countless concoctions. My cheesy pesto pasta bake is a family favourite in our home – and no doubt it will be with your gang too! Step One: 1/2
Homemade pesto is a cinch to make. Traditionally, pesto is made with: pine nuts and fresh basil – I often switch it up and use a seed combo (instead of pine nuts) and frozen (thawed) peas in place of fresh basil. This pesto also makes a great “sauce” for grilled fish, or slather on a
If you’re looking for a few simple and delicious summertime eats – I got ya covered: My s’mores milkshake is as fun to make as it is to sip (and takes only seconds to whip up – literally!)! For a more nutrient dense dish – the Peanut & Lentil Salad (recipe courtesy of Peanut Bureau) is
What to do with those cans of tuna, and bag of oats hiding in your pantry? I’ve got ya covered with two delicious and doable recipes!! If you recreate any of these recipes – use hashtag #InCharsKitchen – I’d love to follow along on social!! Happy cooking!! Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melts Delicious and doable
Take a bag of oats to new heights – you’ll never buy store bought granola again! You’re welcome!! Char’s Clustery Spiced Granola with Banana Chips and Coconut A delicious and nutritious homemade breakfast ~ perfect excuse to use up all those pantry staple ingredients. Note: you can easily halve this recipe as I often do.
