Chef at the Market

Chef at the Market is a fun, free community event featuring a live cooking demonstration at the Redding Farmers Market. The event promotes the fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables offered at the market. Scroll down for Chef at the Market recipes.

2023 Chef at the Market Schedule

April 29- Chef Wes Mathews of Market Street Blade and Barrel

May 27- Claudia Licata of Licata Catering

June-TBA

July- Josh Cleveland of C&C Catering

Previous Chef at the Market Recipes

• Walnut Pesto & Pesto Pasta – Sadie Roy
• Raw Food Recipes – Jeannette
• Zucchini Burgers & Tzatziki Sauce – Sadie Roy, July 13

• Artichoke Pesto – James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Quinoa Vegetable Burgers – James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Ricotta and Strawberries – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University

• Coconut Green Curry with Snap Peas and Chicken – Katie Bullock, Grilla Bites
• Crostini – Jadda Miller
• Farmers Market Pizza – Roque & Tiferet Carbajal, Sweetie’s Bakery & Catering
• Farmers Market Quesadillas – Lori Coker, UC Cooperative Extension
• Flatbread Pizza Crust – Roque & Tiferet Carbajal, Sweetie’s Bakery & Catering
• Grilled Peaches – Jadda Miller
• Israeli Cous Cous with Grilled Vegetables – Katie Bullock, Grilla Bites
• Marinara Sauce – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Panzella – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Strawberry Rhubarb Jam – Jadda Miller
• Vegetable Pinwheels – James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Virgin Sangria – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Western Style Spaghetti Squash Hashbrowns – James Leedy, The Braided Mane

• BBQ Cooking School with Chef Cal – Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Bit-o-Lox – Deb Roussou, Deb Roussou Food Consulting
• Bread & Butter Pickles – Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Chicken Morengo – James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Escabeche – Guenn Johnsen-Gentry, Fedora Catering
• Falafel – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Falafel Condiments – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• Gluten-Free Almond Apricot Cake – Guenn Johnsen-Gentry, Fedora Catering
• Greek Summer Salad – Deb Roussou, Deb Roussou Food Consulting
• Hoisin Peanut Dipping Sauce – Megan Pires, Megan’s Cookin’
• Hummus – Bridgette Brick-Wells, Healthy Lunch & Lifestyle Project
• Mango Fruit Salsa – James Leedy, The Braided Mane
• Mediterranean Flatbread Pizzetas – Guenn Johnsen-Gentry, Fedora Catering
• Mint Lemon Ginger Tea – Sadie Roy, Chartwells at Simpson University
• No Fret Fruit Vinaigrette – Doni Greenberg, A News Cafe
• Panzanella – Guenn Johnsen-Gentry, Fedora Catering
• Peach BBQ Sauce – Cal DeMercurio, Rivers Restaurant
• Quinoa Tabouli – Katie Bullock, Grilla Bites
• Savory Squash Skillet – Lori Coker, UC Cooperative Extension
• Strawberry Jam – Bridgette Brick-Wells, Healthy Lunch & Lifestyle Project
• Tomato Basil Bruschetta – Matthew Kelsay, Kelsay’s on the River
• Vietnamese Summer Rolls – Megan Pires, Megan’s Cookin’
• Watermelon Gazpacho – Christine Silver, Tapas Downtown