About Chef Char
I have been cooking for the absolute love and fun of it for many years. I grew up in a farming community on Michigan’s west side where much of my food has always come from sources such as my dad’s enormous garden, the vast orchards of a few farmer friends, the depths of the waters of the Big Lake and even the humble woods of my back yard.
Featured Recipes
Cook Time: Approx. 35 min.
Ingredients Walnuts Garlic Fresh Basil Fresh Squeezed Lemon Olive Oil
Cook Time: Approx. 20 min.
Ingredients Egg Bacon Tomato Cheese Pesto Sandwich Bun
Cook Time: Approx. 45 min.
Ingredients Spaghetti Noodles Chicken Breast Lemon Juice Fresh Tomato Garlic Pesto
Newest Recipes
Pesto Egg Sammie
Pesto Egg Sammie Ingredients: 1 egg, fried 2 pieces of bacon, cooked crispy 2 slices fresh tomato 1 slice cheese (white cheddar, colby or pepper jack) 1 Tablespoon pesto 1 thin sandwich bun Directions: After frying an egg, remove egg from pan and place the...
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Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken Pesto Pasta Ingredients (Serves 4) 1 package spaghetti noodles, cooked 8 ounces cooked chicken breasts, (bones and skin removed) 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 Tablespoon olive oil 4 cups fresh tomatoes, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup pesto...
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Cherry Almond Granola
Cherry Almond Granola Ingredients 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup slivered almonds (substitute with rice krispy cereal if no nuts can be used) 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 cup...
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Pies
Each pie is filled with locally available fruits that were harvested at the peak of freshness. Pie dough from scratch, made with butter and a hint of pure vanilla, is rolled by hand for each pie as it is prepared for baking. All pies are made with love and locally sourced ingredients, giving you the true farm to table experience. Chef Char ensures the freshest pies available, so please check the website often for available flavors.
Upcoming Classes
Farmer's Infusion Class w/ Special Guest Chef Char
June 27 @ 6:00 PM
Infusing alcohol is simple, fun, and affordable. By using fresh, natural ingredients, you can achieve a far superior flavor…
Cooking with Local Herbs and Microgreens with Chef Char
June 28 @ 6:00 PM
Herbs and Microgreens can pack in flavor and nutrition for your favorite dishes. Learn about how some of the plants are grown…
Outdoor BBQ with Chef Char
Jul 12 @ 6:00 PM
Sometimes it is fun to get out of the kitchen and cook outdoors for a delicious change of pace. Join Chef Char outdoors at the grill for this class. Try your hand at cooking…