To me, nothing screams ‘SPRING’ like sweet peas, fresh mint and citrus (lemons & limes). If you’re a fan of these three flavours/foods – I’ve got the springtime recipes for you! Sweet Pea Pesto Up your pesto game with a bag of frozen peas. (Not just for sprained ankles anymore. Ha!) They’re sweet, delicious, nutritious […]
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Celebrate Spring with this spectacular (if I do say so myself) Easter Feasting menu! In true ‘Char fashion’, recipes are delicious, doable, nutrient-dense and use mostly pantry staple items. No doubt your family & friends will devour these dishes. Note: all recipes are gluten-free with the exception of the bulgur salad. For a gluten-free dish,
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Chickpea blondies?! YESSSS!! And they are amazing! Know one thing about me: I’m not one of those people who try to make everything ‘healthy’ (and just for the record, these blondies contain butter & brown sugar = yum!!). Having said that, if you have followed me for even 5 minutes, you know I’m a huge
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Who needs romance & roses when you have your best gal pals and nutrient dense chocolate recipes? In true ‘Char Fashion’ all recipes are delicious & doable, use pantry staple items and whip up in little time. Want 70+ more ‘delicious & doable’ recipes? Grab your copy of my cookbook, ‘Delicious & Doable ~ Recipes
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In need of a weeknight supper switch-up? This meal is loaded with flavour, protein and good-for-you ingredients! Lentil & Rice Salad Loaded with plant protein, fiber and fresh herbs – this tasty salad whips up in no time and any leftovers can be packed for lunch the next day. Ingredients Directions Seared Lemon Ginger Salmon
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If you’re looking to incorporate more plant protein and fibre into your diet, canned beans are an economical and versatile way to do just that! This chickpea salad is a twist on tuna salad (without the tuna…I laugh every time I say that!!) – and it’s fab slathered between slices of sourdough and/or served on
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If one of your 2026 goals is to cook more at home (hands down one of the easiest ways to eat healthier and save money), these one pan, one pot, and one bowl recipes are the perfect place to start. In true Char-fashion, these recipes use mostly pantry staple items and simple cooking methods. So
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Want to add more plant-based protein to your family’s meals in 2026? The following recipes are simple to prepare, economical, delicious & doable and use mostly pantry staple items. I hope you and your family love these plant protein-packed recipes as much as my gang does. If you’re hungry for 70 + MORE delicious &
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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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Always a treat to cook up a storm with Will Aiello in the CTV Your Morning Ottawa kitchen! Wondering what to do with all those holiday leftovers and ingredients? I’ve got you covered. From my kitchen to yours: Happy New Year! And yes, I’m wearing PJ’s – I absolutely love that do-nothing time between Christmas
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