Category: Melissa’s Produce

Mexican Chocolate Cookies

I love chocolate and cinnamon. While both are great on their own, put them together and you have a rich dessert that’s a little spicy. It’s seriously one of my favorite flavor combinations. So, when I found these Mexican Chocolate Cookies in Nicole Presley’s newest cookbook, Viva Desserts!, I knew I had to make them… Continue reading Mexican Chocolate Cookies

Beef Pad Thai

I’ve always been a big fan of Thai food. Chinese, Japanese, Korean… if there’s a wok, noodles, rice and some sort of protein, I’m all in. As a matter of fact, every time I make rice as a side dish, I always make extra so I can make fried rice later in the week. But… Continue reading Beef Pad Thai

Peach Blueberry Crumble

Now that things have opened back up here in the States, people are traveling again. People are visiting relatives on coasts they haven’t been to in over a year. They’re getting on planes and going to the Bahamas, Hawaii or Mexico. Places that are all about escape, which after the last year, is something we… Continue reading Peach Blueberry Crumble

Apple, Squash and Brussels Sprout Salad

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is just a week away? I can’t either. I mean, I’ve barely figured out how many people I’m having, let alone what I’m making. So, I decided to sit down earlier this week and figure out my menu. I have the turkey, stuffing, gravy and cranberries. My aunt’s making the… Continue reading Apple, Squash and Brussels Sprout Salad

Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges

Even though we’re well into March, it’s still citrus season. There are still plenty of Meyer lemons, Cara Cara Oranges and Golden Nuggets out there. That means there’s still plenty of time to make orange juice, lime curd or lemon meringue pie. While I love a good citrus dessert, I also love using these beautiful… Continue reading Roasted Beet Salad with Oranges