In need of a weeknight supper switch-up? This meal is loaded with flavour, protein and good-for-you ingredients! Lentil & Rice Salad Loaded with plant protein, fiber and fresh herbs – this tasty salad whips up in no time and any leftovers can be packed for lunch the next day. Ingredients Directions Seared Lemon Ginger Salmon […]
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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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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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A Mediterranean, plant-protein-packed twist on a classic weeknight favourite: Tuna Casserole. If your family is not a fan of chickpeas, substitute: 2 cups (500 mL) chopped cooked chicken OR 2 (170 g) cans of drained tuna. Ingredients Topping Directions Makes 8 portions. Enjoy! Delicious & Doable Tips: ~ not a fan of artichokes? Omit them,
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This soup is hearty, healthy (vegan & gluten free) and of course delicious & doable. Perfect served with a sandwich for a simple and nutritious weeknight supper. Serve soup straight up – or garnish with: Mint & Sage Gremolata and Seedy Crunch Topping (recipes below). Note: this soup thickens up quite a bit when refrigerated
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DYK: Friday, Oct 17th was National Pasta Day? Hands down, pasta is one of my fave go-to pantry staples. My boys (now 22 & 24) practically grew up on it. I’ve concocted literally countless pasta dishes using Italpasta Artisan (DYK: Italpasta is made in Canada with premium, non-GMO 100% Canadian wheat? Click here for more info) for
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September’s here (I can’t believe it?!), routines are back, and the last thing anyone needs is mealtime stress. That’s where Simple September Meals comes in: simple, delicious & doable recipes you can actually pull off using pantry staple items. Nothing fancy, just real food for real life. You’re welcome! Breakfast: Get Up & Go Morning
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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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If you’re in need of a fab weeknight supper (or hearty side dish) and you have a mountain of garden fresh tomatoes & zucchini (hello, September goodness!), this rustic and flavourful recipe is calling your name! This recipe calls for cooked lasagne noodles that are chopped into smaller pieces. If this seems like too much
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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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