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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Curried Chicken Pasta Salad

What To Do With Rotisserie Chicken ~ as seen on CTV morning Live Ottawa

Store bought rotisserie chicken has saved my behind many times (especially when Tyler & Colgan (now 21 & 23) were young. Yes, even as a chef & cookbook author, I opted for the $15 grab-and-go protein option more times than I can count. If you’re looking to keep mealtime quick & easy – the following […]

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Spiced Carrot and Cashew Soup

Thanksgiving Recipes as heard on 2day FM with Kevin Fell

Think outside the traditional Thanksgiving menu box this holiday weekend with delicious, autumn inspired recipes. Spiced Carrot & Cashew Soup A simple and delicious soup to kick off a weekend of thanksgiving feasting! Ingredients Garnish Directions Cranberry Turkey Burgers Hosting a small crowd this Thanksgiving? No need to roast a whole turkey when you can

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In Char’s Kitchen ~ Season 3 Episode 2: Sloppy Lamb Burgers and Apple & Fennel Slaw

Sloppy Lamb Burgers with Lemon Yogurt Sauce and Olive Tapenade  Warning: this burger is not recommended as a first date meal. Thankfully I’ve been married for 20 years – cheers to burgers with sloppy sauces!!   Olive Tapenade  1 cup (250 mL) pitted green olives ¼ cup (60 mL) each roughly chopped fresh parsley and roughly chopped

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‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Season 2 ~ Episode #3: Sweet & Savoury Turkey Burgers and Jicama Slaw

I’ve mentioned countless times on ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ that my all time fave food/meal is a juicy burger paired with a crunchy slaw! Take your burger and slaw game to new heights with the below recipes – YUM!! Char’s Sweet & Savoury Turkey Burger I developed this recipe about 10 years ago (for a fitness

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‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Season 2 ~ Episode #9: Almond Crusted Salmon with Herb Yogurt & Couscous Salad

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

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‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Season 2 – Episode #8: Rotisserie Chicken Two Ways

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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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #9 ~ Special Guest Tyler Morrison

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by Canada’s funny man Tyler Morrison ~ Tyler and I are whipping up two mouthwatering dishes with a healthy-ish twist: Maple Mustard Pork Burgers Stuffed with Brie (I said: ‘healthy-ISH 😉 ) and herb garden pesto pasta. Maple Glazed Pork Burgers Stuffed with Brie  Glaze ⅓ cup (75

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #5 ~ Special Guest Will Garrett

Hosting my own cooking show – has been a dream come true to say the least. I’m blessed to do what I love – other than talking, cooking and eating (ha! ha!)….I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE craft beer!! On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by one of Muskoka Brewery’s fabulous brewers; Will Garrett. Will &

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #4 ~ Special Guest Bodee Johnson

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by my pal Bodde Johnson! We’re talking manicures, the power of gals in sport and her mom’s famous hamburger recipe!! And, of course, we COOK!! Boddee & I are whipping up two delicious and doable recipes perfect for a family with busy/athletic children (and adults): Thai

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