Sides & Snacks

Healthy & Economical Recipes To Kick Off 2022 ~ as seen on Rogers IN Studio

If one of your goals for 2022 is to eat a more nutrient diet – I shared two delicious, doable and nutrient dense recipes on Rogers IN Studio with Nadia Matos. Click here to watch segment. Char’s Get-Up-And-Go Muesli ~ click here for recipe. Charlicious Salad ~ click here for recipe

Healthy & Economical Recipes To Kick Off 2022 ~ as seen on Rogers IN Studio Read More »

Two Holiday Entertaining Recipes ~ As Seen On Rogers Trending with Aleia Alley

Wow, your holiday guest with two Delicious & Doable Holiday Entertaining recipes – they’re as tasty as they are beautiful!! Curried Cauliflower and Arugula Salad ~*Vegan and Gluten Free This salad is an absolute showstopper and super healthy too! Warning: my kids have been known to polish off the spiced roasted cauliflower minutes after it

Two Holiday Entertaining Recipes ~ As Seen On Rogers Trending with Aleia Alley Read More »

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

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

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

Pumpkin Spice Recipes as seen on CHCH Morning Live

‘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. 🎃 Pumpkin Spice You can purchase pre-made pumpkin spice, or make your own with fairly common pantry staple

Pumpkin Spice Recipes as seen on CHCH Morning Live Read More »

‘In Char’s Kitchen’ ~ Season 3 Episode 1: Salads

If you’re in a salad rut, I’ve got you covered!! Two delicious and doable salad recipes that will no doubt in my mind become family favourites. Be sure and use the hashtag #InCharsKitchen when recreating these dishes and posting to social. I love seeing what everyone is whipping up at home!! Loaded Wedge Salad  If

‘In Char’s Kitchen’ ~ Season 3 Episode 1: Salads Read More »

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

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

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

Char’s Caramel Covered Brie ~ 100 Women Who Care Muskoka

Always delighted to cook (and Eat!!) for a cause. Click here for my ‘famous’ Caramel Covered Brie – you’re welcome!! Looking forward to seeing all you ladies in person soon, Char xo Move over puff pastry and red pepper jelly – time to start your love affair with homemade caramel as a Brie topper! Click here for ‘In Char’s

Char’s Caramel Covered Brie ~ 100 Women Who Care Muskoka Read More »

In Char’s Kitchen Season 2 – Episode #2: Carrots Two Ways

Roasted Carrots with Feta & Mint A simple, delicious and good-for-you side dish!! 2 lbs (900 g) carrots, well washed and cut in thick matchstick pieces 2 tsp (10 mL) vegetable oil hefty pinch salt and pepper 2 tsp (10 mL) each; minced garlic and ginger 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup

In Char’s Kitchen Season 2 – Episode #2: Carrots Two Ways Read More »

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

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

‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #4: Char’s Sweet Pea Pesto Pasta with Roasted Vegetables Read More »

‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #2: Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melt and Char’s Get Up & Go (Nowhere) Muesli

What to do with those cans of tuna, and bag of oats hiding in your pantry? I’ve got ya covered with two delicious and doable recipes!! If you recreate any of these recipes – use hashtag #InCharsKitchen – I’d love to follow along on social!! Happy cooking!! Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melts Delicious and doable

‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #2: Char’s Lemon Walnut Tuna Melt and Char’s Get Up & Go (Nowhere) Muesli Read More »