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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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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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Charmaine Broughton Blog Recipes Black Bean Brownie Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting & Mini Eggs

Black Bean Brownie Cake with Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting & Mini Eggs

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If you have followed me for any time, you know I’m a huge fan of canned beans. They are one of my favourite pantry staple items! If you have never tried my black bean brownie cake, you’re in for a real treat (literally & figuratively). Tip: I find the easiest way to crush mini eggs

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Charmaine Broughton Recipe Char’s Fudgy Chickpea Brownies with Tahini & Molasses Swirl

Char’s Fudgy Chickpea Brownies with Tahini & Molasses Swirl

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Please, I beg you – don’t be freaked out that these ‘brownies’ are made with chickpeas!!Move over hummus…and say hello to Char’s Fudgy Chickpea Brownies!! I can’t even begin to tell you how chewy, fudgy & satisfying these brownies are (not to mention gluten-free and packed with plant protein and fiber too!!). If you have

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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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Nutrient Dense Chocolate Recipes as Seen on Breakfast Television

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Who needs romance & roses when you can have decadent chocolate recipes? If you share my theory, no doubt you will LOVE these recipes! Delicious, doable, decadent and in true ‘Char Fashion’: recipes use mostly pantry staple items. Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Family Day (or any day!!) – with decadent and nutrient dense chocolate recipes that

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One Pan, One Pot & One Bowl Meals as Seen On Breakfast Television

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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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