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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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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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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This week on ‘In Char’s Kitchen’, we’re tackling a classic question: what to do with a store-bought rotisserie chicken? Other than eating it right off the bone..ha! Back when my boys were growing up, a pre-cooked chicken was my secret weapon for those hectic weeknights. Trust me, your gang is going to inhale both of
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This soup is hearty, healthy (vegan & gluten free) and of course delicious & doable. Perfect served with a sandwich for a simple and nutritious weeknight supper. Serve soup straight up – or garnish with: Mint & Sage Gremolata and Seedy Crunch Topping (recipes below). Note: this soup thickens up quite a bit when refrigerated
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As someone who’s borderline obsessed with pumpkin spice and pasta, I couldn’t let National Pasta Day (today!! Friday, Oct 17th) pass without combining my two favourite “P’s”: Pumpkin Spice & Pasta! And I had the pleasure of doing just that on CTV Your Morning Ottawa. I shared two savoury pumpkin recipes featuring a touch of
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September’s here (I can’t believe it?!), routines are back, and the last thing anyone needs is mealtime stress. That’s where Simple September Meals comes in: simple, delicious & doable recipes you can actually pull off using pantry staple items. Nothing fancy, just real food for real life. You’re welcome! Breakfast: Get Up & Go Morning
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Season 4 of In Char’s Kitchen: Cottage Edition is here, and I’m kicking things off with two ‘delicious & doable’ recipes your whole gang will love! This episode is all about dinnertime made easy. Both recipes use two of my go-to staples: pasta and canned beans. If these recipes hit the dinnertime-spot, you’ll find plenty
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If you’re in need of a fab weeknight supper (or hearty side dish) and you have a mountain of garden fresh tomatoes & zucchini (hello, September goodness!), this rustic and flavourful recipe is calling your name! This recipe calls for cooked lasagne noodles that are chopped into smaller pieces. If this seems like too much
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