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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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipes Alfredo Nachos

Game Day Grub as heard on 2Day FM with Kevin Fell

Always more than happy to chat with my pal Kevin Fell on 2Day FM! Although I don’t care much for football – I do care about ‘delicious & doable’ game day food! Alfredo Nachos Up your nacho game with a jar of pre-made Alfredo sauce and pickled onions! Watching the big game never tasted so

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Delicious & Doable Recipes made with Canned Crabmeat ~ As Seen On Breakfast Television

In a dinnertime jam? Canned crab to the rescue! My pantry is always stocked with tins of white crabmeat (roughly $5 per tin – readily available at grocery stores with the canned tuna and salmon). Canned crab is an economical, protein-packed-pantry-staple perfect for:pastas, salads or homemade crab burgers! The following recipes are ‘delicious & doable’

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Curried Chicken Pasta Salad

What To Do With Rotisserie Chicken ~ as seen on CTV morning Live Ottawa

Store bought rotisserie chicken has saved my behind many times (especially when Tyler & Colgan (now 21 & 23) were young. Yes, even as a chef & cookbook author, I opted for the $15 grab-and-go protein option more times than I can count. If you’re looking to keep mealtime quick & easy – the following

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Pumpkin Muffins with Coconut Crunch Topping

Pumpkin Muffins with Coconut Crunch Topping

I’m declaring this muffin recipe as: the recipe you didn’t know you needed! These muffins are moist, explode with flavour, and look as if you purchased them from your local bakery thanks to the crunchy coconut topping. Bonus: your house will smell ahhhhmazing – no pumpkin spice candle required (having said that, I’m all for

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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipe Pumpkin Spice Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Recipes As Seen On Breakfast Televison

‘Tis the Pumpkin Spice season! This tasty autumn flavour concoction is not just for fancy coffees anymore. Hope you enjoy these simple to prepare and delicious recipes as much as I do! Cheers to Pumpkin Spice season.🎃 Homemade Pumpkin Spice You can purchase pre-made pumpkin spice, or make your own with fairly common pantry staple

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