Tag: Melissa’s

Beef Wrapped Gai Lan

So, last week I made a delicious noodle dish for the Lunar New Year thanks to some amazing produce from the folks at Melissa’s Produce. Well, I’m back this week with another awesome Asian-inspired dish. This week we use beef and gai lan! Now, I love a good shrimp recipe. But my first love when… Continue reading Beef Wrapped Gai Lan

Shrimp & Bok Choy Stir-fried with Noodles

The Lunar New Year started on Sunday and goes through February 15th. It’s a time of celebration all over the world. There are wishes to be made, food to be enjoyed, and plenty of hope and good fortune for the new year. During the new year, you’ll see red envelopes covered with gold writing, red… Continue reading Shrimp & Bok Choy Stir-fried with Noodles

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

Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling

We’re right in the middle of High Holidays. Last Tuesday was Rosh Hashana and today and Thursday are Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur. It’s a time of celebration and atonement. A time to reflect on the past year, what we’ve achieved and what we hope to accomplish in the coming year. It’s a time when… Continue reading Sweet Challah Rolls with Apple Raisin Filling

Mint Blackberry Lemonade

I know I usually do cocktails on Fridays, but this week I wanted to bring you a refreshing beverage that’s alcohol-free! I know, you’re probably wondering what’s wrong with me? Nothing! It’s summer and while I’ll never pass up a fizzy cocktail, a non-alcoholic drink can be just as refreshing and won’t leave you feeling… Continue reading Mint Blackberry Lemonade

Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

I’m a huge garlic fan. Seriously. It’s my favorite. Whenever a recipe calls for one or two cloves I always double it. I love everything about it, from its shape to the smell to the flavor. I’ll take it roasted on a piece of bread or minced in a thick tomato sauce. So, when Susan… Continue reading Chicken with Garlic and Lemon

Apple Pie Pork Chops

Back in the “old world” before Covid, I used to get together with several other bloggers at Melissa’s Produce. We’d talk and enjoy an amazing lunch and then have a Q&A with a specific chef about their newest cookbook. Photos would be taken, there would be cooking demos and so. Much. Food. We were actually… Continue reading Apple Pie Pork Chops

Grilled Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

The weather is so weird! Last weekend it was in the 60’s in the South Bay and the past couple days it’s been in the low to mid-90’s. I guess with no warning we’re officially into summer. And if there’s one thing I love about summer it means more cooking outside. And by cooking, I… Continue reading Grilled Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza

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