Fish
I love fish that my boys gather out of Lake Michigan. My husband and sons are happy to get out on the water of the big lake and it is always a bonus if they bring back something for momma to cook up...
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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
Here is the indulgent answer to a chocolate craving. Look no further for a decadent dessert with all the blissful bonus of chocolate’s feel-good molecule theobromine in a triple layer of chocolate...
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Luck-of-the-Irish Cupcake Recipe
Saint Patrick’s Day is probably one of my favorite holidays for food and drink. I find this “alcoholiday” rather inspiring and decided to try creating a recipe using Irish-themed booze in a home...
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Michigan Brownies
Brownies and fudge and cherries with wine… oh my! These are just some of my favorite things about Michigan. I am a fan of many of the Michigan wineries and, while I enjoy a good grape wine, I am just...
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Bunny Bread Vegetable Tray & Dip
Cute bunny made from frozen bread dough, a simple recipe for dill vegetable dip and fresh veggies make this dish a fun and tasty addition to any Easter feast. The link to the video below for an...
View ArticleDisco Duck
Before culinary school, I had no idea what to do with a duck if asked to cook and serve it. Seriously. I had no clue. No one in my family raises or hunts duck, so I had never seen anyone prepare duck,...
View ArticlePeanut Butter Ribbon Brownies
I admit that I have a sweet tooth. Actually, as much as I like sweets, I would dare say that maybe I have a mouth full of sweet teeth… One of my favorite things to make to satisfy all these sweet...
View ArticleRaspberry Fudge Brownies
These brownies are divine but the batter is even better. Salmonella what? I know that I am consuming raw eggs when I lick the renegade fudge brownie batter off my fingers but the risk is totally worth...
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Kitty Litter Cake
Kitty Litter Cake April 1, 2014 This is a fun cake to make and it usually receives hilarious reactions from unsuspecting guests when served at any size gathering. The cake might not look so appetizing...
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Edible Fruit Bouquet
Edible Fruit Bouquet Friday, May 9, 2014 Moms love flowers and moms love fresh fruits so why not combine the two items into a special gift for Mother’s Day? Moms know that gifts made with little hands...
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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...
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Pesto
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...
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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...
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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...
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Outdoor BBQ with Chef Char
Outdoor BBQ with Chef Char 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...
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Farmer’s Infusion Class w/ Special Guest Chef Char
Farmer’s Infusion Class w/ Special Guest Chef Char Infusing alcohol is simple, fun, and affordable. By using fresh, natural ingredients, you can achieve a far superior flavor to what can be bought at...
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Cooking with Local Herbs and Microgreens with Chef Char
Cooking with Local Herbs and Microgreens with Chef Char Herbs and Microgreens can pack in flavor and nutrition for your favorite dishes. Learn about how some of the plants are grown, what foods pair...
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Chicken Noodle Soup
Chef Char’s Turkey Noodle Soup Noodle Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup semolina flour 3 eggs 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil Pinch salt Fresh or dried herbs (optional) ¼- ½ cup ice...
View ArticleBeef Bean and Cheese Burrito Recipe
Chef Char’s Beef Bean and Cheese Burrito Recipe Burrito Filling Ingredients 5 pounds lean ground beef 3 (15 oz. each) cans refried beans 1 jar (16 oz.) chunky salsa 1/2 cup dried cumin 1/3 cup...
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