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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe In Char’s Kitchen Season 4 ~ What To Do With a Rotisserie Chicken

In Char’s Kitchen Season 4 ~ What To Do With a Rotisserie Chicken

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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Simple September Meals as seen on Your Morning Ottawa

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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipes Asian Chicken Veggie Wrap

Summer Road Trip Foods as Seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

Hitting the road this summer? Want to save money AND eat well on the road…? The trick? Use up ingredients you already have on hand. There’s nothing worse than coming home from a fun weekend away to a fridge full of wilted produce and spoiled food. Instead, whip up a few ‘delicious & doable’ snacks

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Summer Recipes Using Canned Beans ~ As Seen on CHCH Morning Live

Canned beans are one of my favorite-go-to pantry staples! They’re packed with plant-based protein, loaded with fiber, and easy on the wallet, too. Take your summertime eating game to the next level with recipes using canned beans in both sweet and savory dishes. My black bean brownie cake might just change your life! Mexican Street

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipes Chocolate Orange Avocado Mousse (Vegan & Gluten Free)

Avocado Recipes As Seen On Breakfast Television

Up your avocado eating game with delicious & doable recipes using avocados in both sweet & savoury dishes. Move over avocado toast and say hello to four fabulous and nutrient rich recipes using avocados. Note: the below recipes have been developed with Hass avocados. Hass are the most common and readily available avocados in North

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March Break Recipes as heard on CFRA Ottawa at Work

If you’ve got a house full of kids this March Break, chances are you’re going to hear ‘I’m hungry’ too many times to count. The following recipes are simple to prepare, use pantry staple items, and will be sure to hit the hunger spot! From my kitchen to yours; Happy March Break cooking (and eating!!)!

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Valentine's Day Chocolate Recipes - picture of Double Decadent Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

March Break Recipes as seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

If you’ve got a house full of kids this March Break, chances are you’re going to hear ‘I’m hungry’ too many times to count. The following recipes are simple to prepare, use pantry staple items, and will be sure to hit the hunger spot! From my kitchen to yours; Happy March Break cooking (and eating!!)!

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Mushroom, Sundried Tomato & Kale ‘Cottage Cheese Pizza Crust’ with Spicy Maple + Molasses

Cottage Cheese Recipes As Seen on Toronto’s Breakfast Television

Cottage cheese: you either love it – or are frightened of it! If you enjoy cottage cheese, no doubt you will devour these recipes. If you’re on the fence about this wet & lumpy-cheese (okay, not the most inviting description..haha!) I encourage you to give these dishes (both sweet & savoury) a try. Cottage cheese

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Chocolate Tahini Hummus

Nutrient Dense Chocolate Recipes as seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa

Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Family Day (or any day!!) – with decadent and nutrient dense chocolate recipes. In true ‘Char Fashion’ all recipes use pantry staple items and whip up in little time. Chocolate Orange & Cherry Muesli This nutrient dense recipe makes for a quick, satisfying and budget friendly breakfast (or after-school snack) the whole

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