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

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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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Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal

‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Fitness Edition ~ Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal

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Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal Baked oatmeal is a simple, nutritious and an economical breakfast the whole family can enjoy! I’ve loaded this recipe with a ton of plant protein = makes a great post workout indulgence (for additional protein, add a scoop of vanilla flavoured protein powder to batter). My recipe is not overly

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

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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

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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

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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 Quarantine Edition’ Episode #4: Char’s Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables

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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

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

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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 #8 ~ Special Guest Morgan Rammo

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On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by the fit, fabulous and fierce (I mean that in the sweetest way…except when she’s kicking my a$$ at the gym – ha! ha!) Morgan Rammo (owner of Vita Fitness located in beautiful downtown Bracebridge). Morgan and I are chatting about the importance of indulging in your favourite

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In Char’s Kitchen Episode #7 ~ Special Guests Jed & Isla Corbeil

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On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m joined by one of my fave musicians/restaurateurs/entrepreneurs (Griffin Gastropub & Muskoka Natural Food Market) Jed Corbeil and his equally talented and inquisitive (a girl after my own heart) daughter; Isla. The three of us had a blast in the kitchen and whipped up two delicious and doable recipes: a

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

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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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