I absolutely love roasted cauliflower! It lends itself well to a variety of different flavours and ingredients. This salad is literally a flavour explosion mouthful, is super nutrient dense and makes a fabulous Thanksgiving side dish (perfect for vegans and/or vegetarians too!). Note: When preparing this recipe – don’t be alarmed at the amount of […] The post Roasted Cauliflower & Radicchio Salad with Creamy Tahini Dressing and Candied Crunch Topping appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton
Pumpkin spice season is officially here and I’m 100% here for it (in both sweet & savoury dishes)! Bring on cozy weather, 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!| Charmaine Broughton
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 […] The post Simple September Meals as seen on Your Morning Ottawa appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton
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 […] The post In Char’s Kitchen Season 4 ~ Dinnertime appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton
Pumpkin Loaf + Caramel Frosting + Candied Crunch Topping = Yes, please!! Don’t let the title of this loaf intimidate you (I know it’s a bit ‘wordy’). This recipe is fairly simple to recreate and the end result is so worth the few steps involved. No doubt your gang will literally inhale this autumn inspired […] The post Char’s Pumpkin Loaf with Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting & Candied Crunch Topping appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton
If you’re in need of a fab weeknight supper (or hearty side dish) and you have a mountain of garden fresh tomatoes & zucchini (or maybe you’ve taken a trip to the farmers market), this rustic and flavourful recipe is calling your name!| Charmaine Broughton
Chop + plop in bowl + toss = my kinda ‘cooking’! Note: this is what I call a ‘loose’ salad. Meaning: no need to stress about exact measurements AND it’s the perfect excuse to use up any fresh herbs you may have on hand (or in your garden: basil, chives and/or oregano will work too!). […] The post Char’s Peach, Cherry & Tomato Salad appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton
My favourite way to eat Ontario peaches is straight up. It’s like an explosion of sweet-summer-goodness in your mouth = pure bliss!!Having said that, there’s nothing quite like a dessert made with fresh peaches, agree?| Charmaine Broughton
Cool, creamy, and coconutty with a zesty lime and Maple + Molasses twist! This is the ice cream recipe you didn’t know you needed. True story: I basically ate my weight in it while perfecting the recipe. Hope you and your gang love this homemade ice cream as much as I do! Ingredients: Garnish: Directions […] The post Char’s Coconut Lime + Maple & Molasses Ice Cream appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton
Hitting the road this summer? You can eat well and save money – seriously! The trick? Use up ingredients you already have on hand. There’s nothing worse than coming home from a fun weekend away to a fridge full of wilted produce and spoiled food. Instead, whip up a few ‘delicious & doable’ snacks before […] The post Summer Road Trip Foods as Seen on CTV Morning Live Ottawa appeared first on Charmaine Broughton.| Charmaine Broughton