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.

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Featured Recipes

Pesto

Cook Time: Approx. 35 min.
Ingredients Walnuts Garlic Fresh Basil Fresh Squeezed Lemon Olive Oil

Pesto Egg Sammie

Cook Time: Approx. 20 min.
Ingredients Egg Bacon Tomato Cheese Pesto Sandwich Bun

Chicken Pesto Pasta

Cook Time: Approx. 45 min.
Ingredients Spaghetti Noodles Chicken Breast Lemon Juice Fresh Tomato Garlic Pesto

Newest Recipes

Pesto

Jan 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

Pesto Ingredients: 1 cup raw walnuts 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 9 cloves) 3 oz. fresh basil, large or woody stems removed 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Juice of one freshly squeezed lemon 1 1/2 cups extra virgin...

Pesto Egg Sammie

Jan 13, 2018

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

Jan 13, 2018

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

Jan 13, 2018 | 0 Comments

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...

In the Community

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

Pasta Making with Chef Char

October 06 @ 10:00 AM

Homemade pasta is easy and delicious. In this class, learn to make traditional egg pasta, spinach pasta and tomato pasta from scratch. Take the pasta a step further and fill homemade ravioli with a delicious…

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Kids Pizza Party with Chef Char

October 20 @ 10:00 AM

Learn the fun of making your own pizza dough and a homemade marinara sauce for the start of a good pizza.

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Instant Pot Cooking with Chef Char

October 25 @ 6:00 PM

Are you thinking about buying an electric cooker (Instant Pot) but are not sure if this cooking gadget will be a good investment? Do you already have one and are not sure how to use it?

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