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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‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with fun, delicious & doable breakfast ideas. What a treat to join the BT gang and share some festive morning grub recipes in the lead-up to Christmas! From my kitchen to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy Everything!! If you’re hungry for more delicious & doable recipes (using pantry
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Shortbread cookies might be one of my favourite things about Christmastime. Joy to my world = eating copious amounts of buttery shortbread cookies. As much as I LOVE a traditional whipped shortbread, I also like to play around with different flavours too. The best part about this recipe? You end up with two different flavours:
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If you’re in need of a last minute recipe for a holiday gathering, I’ve got you covered (in caramel…ha!)! ~ Gingerbread Caramel Covered Brie: perfect if you’re hosting a holiday open house.~ Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Molasses Dressing: fabulous (and nutritious) festive side dish – pairs well with turkey, beef or a rack of
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For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
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For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
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It’s officially pumpkin spice season and I’m 100% here for it (in both sweet & savoury dishes)! Bring on cozy sweaters, wool socks and pumpkin spice EV-ER-Y-THING. This tasty autumn flavour concoction is not just for fancy coffees anymore! Hope you enjoy these delicious & doable pumpkin spice recipes as much as I do! Homemade
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Season 4 of In Char’s Kitchen: Cottage Edition is here, and I’m kicking things off with two ‘delicious & doable’ recipes your whole gang will love! This episode is all about dinnertime made easy. Both recipes use two of my go-to staples: pasta and canned beans. If these recipes hit the dinnertime-spot, you’ll find plenty
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Pumpkin Loaf + Caramel Frosting + Candied Crunch Topping = Yes, please!! Don’t let the title of this loaf intimidate you (I know it’s a bit ‘wordy’). This recipe is fairly simple to recreate and the end result is so worth the few steps involved. No doubt your gang will literally inhale this autumn inspired
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