A Michigan classic, this olive burger layers seasoned beef, melted Swiss cheese, crisp lettuce, and a creamy green olive spread with a hint of cherry pepper. It’s salty, tangy, and packed with distinctly Michigan flavor.
Grilling vegetables is very easy and takes them to the next level. Summer cooking at its best.
There’s nothing quite like a pan of homemade baked beans fresh from the oven. This easy baked beans recipe combines tender navy beans with ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, onion, cider vinegar, and a touch of hot pepper sauce for the
Continue reading
Teriyaki Beef Short Ribs are the ultimate comfort food, combining rich, meaty flavor with a sweet and savory Asian-inspired glaze. Using a slow cooker allows the beef short ribs to cook low and slow, breaking down tough connective tissue and
Continue reading
Turkey has long been restricted to the holiday season, earning heavy rotation from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. With northern Michigan’s abundance of local turkey farms, however, we think America’s second favorite bird deserves a place on the menu year-round.
Continue reading
Looking for a creamy, flavorful macaroni salad without the dairy? This homemade dairy-free macaroni salad features a rich and velvety cashew-based dressing, crisp fresh vegetables, and tender elbow macaroni for the perfect plant-based side dish. Whether you’re preparing for a
Continue reading
Cherries add a lightly sweet flavor component to burgers and boosts them with a little extra nutrition. This burger is similar to the Plevalean burger created in 1988 by Ray Pleva of Pleva’s Meats in Cedar.
If you’ve ever spent time in Detroit, chances are you’ve noticed there’s a Coney Island restaurant on just about every corner. Detroit-style Coney dogs are more than just a hot dog topped with chili. They’re a Michigan food tradition with
Continue reading
Coleslaw is a summertime staple, especially during grilling season. Here in Michigan, if you’ve spent any time at a backyard barbecue or cookout, chances are you’ve seen a bowl of creamy coleslaw next to the hot dogs, brats, and burgers. This recipe is inspired by the classic creamy cabbage slaw served at Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth, with a few simple adaptations of our own.
Traverse City is a world–renowned place to live – and visit – and we think it’s on par with some of the best culinary destinations on the planet. But in preparing for our annual celebration of all-things frankfurter, we started wondering; why doesn’t Traverse City
Continue reading
Follow Us
We are the largest co-op in Michigan and have been in operation for over 50 years!
