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Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts From The Kitchen ~ As Seen On Breakfast Television

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This Mother’s Day, skip the last-minute shopping and consider creating something homemade & heartfelt (from the kitchen) instead. Whether you’re celebrating a ‘Spa Day Mom’ with a soothing homemade body scrub, a ‘Long-Weekend-Loving Mom’ with jumbo s’mores cookies, or a ‘Fit-Fuel-Loving Mom’ with my protein-packed oatmeal mix, the following recipes turn pantry staple items into […]

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May Long Weekend Recipes as seen on CHCH Morning Live

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Whether you’re heading to the cottage, camping, or kickin’ it in your own backyard, the first long weekend of summer calls for a fun, delicious & doable menu! Cheers to long weekend eating!! Loaded Caesar Pasta Salad With Roasted Chickpea Croutons This loaded salad is perfect for your long weekend gathering. Because who doesn’t LOVE

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What To Do With All Those Condiments as Seen On Breakfast Television

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You know that chandelier-like crash when you open your refrigerator door? All those condiments you bought for one random recipe… only to use a few tablespoons (now clanking together, untouched?). In the spirit of Earth Day (using items we already have on hand), I’m thrilled to share some fab recipes on Breakfast Television that help

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What To Do With a Bag of Sweet Peas as seen on CP24 Breakfast

What To Do With a Bag of Sweet Peas as seen on CP24 Breakfast

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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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Ontario Turkey Breast with Zesty Mint & Green Onion Pesto

Char’s Easter Feasting Menu

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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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Galentine’s Day Recipes as seen on CP24 Breakfast

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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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Char’s Rice & Lentil Salad with Seared Salmon and Gremolata

Char’s Rice & Lentil Salad with Seared Salmon and Gremolata

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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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