If you’re in need of a moist, flavorful and comforting banana bread recipe – this is your lucky day! Toasted sweetened coconut, in and on top of this loaf + the citrus glaze adds texture and an additional punch of flavour. This banana bread won’t last long! Note about toasted coconut: You can purchase toasted […]
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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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I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… Parsnips + Apples = one of my favourite food combos. In both savoury (click here for my Parsnip & Apple Soup recipe) and sweet dishes. Yes, utilizing parsnips in sweet dishes is a thing…well, to me it is! This munching cake is a perfect excuse to
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‘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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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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It’s the most wonderful time of the year = Ontario peach season!! Yes, peaches are fab by the piece, but I also love incorporating this juicy fruit into dishes (both sweet and savoury). The following peach recipes are simple to prepare and will have you gobbling up that basket of fuzzy fruit in no time.
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Celebrate Mom with a delicious & doable homemade brunch menu the whole gang will gobble up. Croissant Pudding with Fresh Herbs and Aged Cheddar Need an excuse to use up random fresh herbs? This is the recipe for you and your gang! Sunday brunch or a weeknight supper at its best. Seriously, so darn good!
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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
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Take a bag of oats to new heights – you’ll never buy store bought granola again! You’re welcome!! Char’s Clustery Spiced Granola with Banana Chips and Coconut A delicious and nutritious homemade breakfast ~ perfect excuse to use up all those pantry staple ingredients. Note: you can easily halve this recipe as I often do.
Delighted and honoured to kick off episode #1 of “In Char’s Kitchen” with Bracebridge Mayor Graydon Smith. We laughed, we cooked and we ate! Hope you enjoy the recipes as much as we did preparing and indulging in them. Caramel Covered Brie with Dried Fruit and Nuts This divine “starter” is a guaranteed show stopper. It presents
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