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
Ingredients Egg Bacon Tomato Cheese Pesto Sandwich Bun
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...
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...
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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Upcoming Classes
Girls Night Out: Bloody Mary's with Chef Char
August 22 @ 6:00 PM
Make your own Bloody Mary mix with accoutrements. We will have ingredients to experiment with including fresh tomatoes.
Homemade Pasta for Kids with Chef Char
August 24 @ 11:00 AM
Learn to make traditional egg pasta dough in three different varieties and colors using all natural ingredients. Make your pasta plain or press out your own ravioli to make an impressive start to a meal. Healthy, homemade sauces will be made in class for topping your pasta dishes. Ages 7-13
Soup Exchange with Chef Char
September 21 @ 11:00 AM
ITake advantage of the fall Michigan harvest time. n this class we will break up in to teams, each team will make one of Chef Char’s delicious soups and enough for everyone in class. All will go home with a 32 ounce container of three different soups (enough for 12 average size meals) to enjoy for a quick meal over the next month by adding some garnish and a side salad. Find out the secrets to making a delicious homemade noodle for a soothing chicken noodle soup. Make a French Onion soup that rivals restaurant versions of the classic rich dish. A butternut squash puree will round out the soups as the hearty, thick, creamy soup of the bunch. Also learn how to make simple croutons for soup garnish. Class is limited to 12 people.