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 […]
Galentine’s Day Recipes as seen on CP24 Breakfast Read More »
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
One Pan, One Pot & One Bowl Meals as Seen On Breakfast Television Read More »
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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Always a treat to cook up a storm with Will Aiello in the CTV Your Morning Ottawa kitchen! Wondering what to do with all those holiday leftovers and ingredients? I’ve got you covered. From my kitchen to yours: Happy New Year! And yes, I’m wearing PJ’s – I absolutely love that do-nothing time between Christmas
Post Christmas Recipes as Seen on CTV Your Morning Ottawa Read More »
‘Tis the season to celebrate the holidays with fun, delicious & doable breakfast ideas. What a treat to join the BT gang and share some festive morning grub recipes in the lead-up to Christmas! From my kitchen to yours: Merry Christmas and Happy Everything!! If you’re hungry for more delicious & doable recipes (using pantry
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If you’re in need of a last minute recipe for a holiday gathering, I’ve got you covered (in caramel…ha!)! ~ Gingerbread Caramel Covered Brie: perfect if you’re hosting a holiday open house.~ Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Tahini Molasses Dressing: fabulous (and nutritious) festive side dish – pairs well with turkey, beef or a rack of
Holiday Recipes as heard on CFRA Ottawa at Work Read More »
For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
Holiday Tahini Recipes ~ As Seen on Your Morning Ottawa Read More »
On this week’s episode of In Char’s Kitchen, we are talking homemade condiments…. step aside, ketchup, mustard, and relish – it’s time to level up your condiment game with delicious & doable recipes! Homemade condiments = fresh, flavorful and budget-friendly without added preservatives. If these recipes hit the spot, you’ll find plenty more like them
In Char’s Kitchen Season 4 ~ Homemade Condiments Read More »
For the longest time, I only used tahini when making dips (like my spicy lentil dip (recipe below) or hummus). Then one day while out on a run (where most of my culinary creations occur), I thought ‘what if I used tahini as an ingredient in a pan of blondies’ and ta-da: my Ginger Studded
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This week on ‘In Char’s Kitchen’, we’re tackling a classic question: what to do with a store-bought rotisserie chicken? Other than eating it right off the bone..ha! Back when my boys were growing up, a pre-cooked chicken was my secret weapon for those hectic weeknights. Trust me, your gang is going to inhale both of
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