No Victoria Day long weekend is complete without a little s’mores magic, right? The best part about these cookies? No campfire, no problem! You get all that gooey, chocolatey, marshmallow goodness without the smoky clothes…hahaha! Even better, cookies can be made ahead of time and stashed in the freezer. When you’re weekend ready, just pack […]
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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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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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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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Chickpea blondies?! YESSSS!! And they are amazing! Know one thing about me: I’m not one of those people who try to make everything ‘healthy’ (and just for the record, these blondies contain butter & brown sugar = yum!!). Having said that, if you have followed me for even 5 minutes, you know I’m a huge
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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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Celebrate the dads in your life with a fabulous, flavor-packed menu—so good, you’ll be making these recipes on repeat all summer long! Char’s Sloppy Lamb Burgers with Olive Tapenade & Lemon Yogurt These burgers are literally a mouthful – and I’m here for it! Mess and all…haha!Heads up: extra napkins are required for this burger.Fire
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Canned beans are one of my favorite-go-to pantry staples! They’re packed with plant-based protein, loaded with fiber, and easy on the wallet, too. Take your summertime eating game to the next level with recipes using canned beans in both sweet and savory dishes. My black bean brownie cake might just change your life! Mexican Street
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If you’ve never made (or tasted) black bean brownies – you’re in for a real treat (literally!). This moist and chocolatey brownie cake is absolutely delicious, uses pantry staple items and is gluten free too! I love garnishing the final dish with a drizzle of Crosby’s Maple + Molasses (click here for product info). Note: my
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Up your avocado eating game with delicious & doable recipes using avocados in both sweet & savoury dishes. Move over avocado toast and say hello to four fabulous and nutrient rich recipes using avocados. Note: the below recipes have been developed with Hass avocados. Hass are the most common and readily available avocados in North
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