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In Char’s Kitchen ~ Season 3 Episode 7: Homemade Gifts From The Kitchen

Peanut Butter Cheesecake Truffles If you love cheesecake, chocolate, and peanut butter this is the recipe for you! Click here for the recipe. Salted Dark Chocolate Spiced Cocoa A festive, yet sophisticated sip. ½ cup (125 mL) quality cocoa powder¼ cup (60 mL) finely chopped quality dark chocolate3 tbsp (45 mL) granulated sugar1 1/4 tsp […]

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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

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Double Decker Gingerbread Fudge by Charmaine Broughton

Holiday Homemade Gifts From the Kitchen

‘Tis the season to give your debit and/or credit card…a break?!? How? With thoughtful, holiday, homemade gifts from the kitchen. I developed the following DIY ‘Gifts From The Kitchen’ as fun-to-make teacher/coach/neighbour/grandparent/hostess gifts/stocking stuffers and/or little party favours placed at each table setting. These festive recipes are simple to prepare, use ingredients you likely already

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In Char’s Kitchen ~ Season 3 Episode 5: Stick-To-Your-Ribs Weeknight Comfort Food

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! 10 eggs 1½ cups (375 mL) 35% whipping cream 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard ½

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In Char’s Kitchen ~ Season 3 Episode 3: Curried Pumpkin Slow Cooker Stew and Berry Explosion ‘Ice Cream’

Curried Pumpkin Slow Cooker Stew Vegan comfort food at its finest. Note: if your husband is like mine, and panics as the word ‘vegan’ don’t mention there’s no meat – this stew is so hearty and delicious he won’t even ask ‘Where’s the beef?”    1 onion, chopped 1 sweet potato, chopped in cubes (well washed,

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‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Fitness Edition ~ Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal

Char’s Pumpkin Coconut Baked Oatmeal Baked oatmeal is a simple, nutritious and an economical breakfast the whole family can enjoy! I’ve loaded this recipe with a ton of plant protein = makes a great post workout indulgence (for additional protein, add a scoop of vanilla flavoured protein powder to batter). My recipe is not overly

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‘In Char’s Kitchen’ Season 2 – Episode #5: Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches and Chocolate Coconut Cheesecake

If you love chocolate – you’ll appreciate these delicious, doable and fun recipes! Grilled Chocolate Sandwiches with Vanilla Orange Compound Butter  Yep, you read that right: Grilled chocolate sandwiches – brunch never tasted so good! 3 tbsp (45 mL) softened butter 1 tsp (5 mL) Muskoka Maple Syrup ½ vanilla bean scraped (paste only) OR

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In Char’s Kitchen (Season One) Episode #10 ~ Special Guest Amy Wallace

On this episode of ‘In Char’s Kitchen’ I’m delighted to be joined by Canadian Soprano Amy Wallace ~ we’re whipping up two delicious and doable recipes that are both perfect for entertaining! The gourmet grilled cheese makes for a tasty appetizer/hors d’oeuvres and the chocolate bark is a perfect holiday gift form the kitchen or post festive

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In Char’s Kitchen Season 2 – Episode #1: Cheesy Pesto Pasta Bake and Coconut Mocha Milkshake

Cheesy Pesto Pasta Bake  This time of year we eat at least two pasta dishes a week – I look at pasta like a blank canvas for countless concoctions. My cheesy pesto pasta bake is a family favourite in our home – and no doubt it will be with your gang too! Step One: 1/2

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‘In Char’s Kitchen Quarantine Edition’ Episode #5: S’mores Milkshake, Peanut Butter Fudge and Peanut & Lentil Salad

If you’re looking for a few simple and delicious summertime eats – I got ya covered: My s’mores milkshake is as fun to make as it is to sip (and takes only seconds to whip up – literally!)! For a more nutrient dense dish – the Peanut & Lentil Salad (recipe courtesy of Peanut Bureau) is

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