I love cheese! I don’t care if it’s hard, soft, or slices. It could be brie, gouda or feta, I love them all. I’ll have it plain right out of the fridge, melted on a sandwich or crumbled over salads. But one of my favorite ways to enjoy cheese is in a pasta dish. It… Continue reading Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Tag: Melissa’s Produce
Mexican Street Corn
Corn is in season right now. I love corn. It doesn’t matter if it’s white, yellow or multi-colored. I’ll eat it straight off the cob or in a pile of kernels on a plate. I love it grilled, sautéed or steamed. Seriously, as long as it’s fresh, I can’t get enough. One of my favorite… Continue reading Mexican Street Corn
Hatch Chile Sloppy Joes
It’s that time of year again: Hatch Chile season! If you’re a chile fan, this is the time to strike. Every August and September Hatch Chiles start popping up everywhere from Gelsons to farmers markets to Melissa’s Produce. So, I make sure to grab a bunch at a local roasting and get to cookin’! While… Continue reading Hatch Chile Sloppy Joes
Salt Slab Brownie S’mores
Labor Day is Monday, which means it’s a three-day weekend. And that means there’s time for one more party before school is back in session and work is all adults think about. Most of these parties involve backyards and barbecues, which means hot dogs and burgers. Both are easy and delicious options for this weekend,… Continue reading Salt Slab Brownie S’mores
Scallion Pesto Chicken
It’s a three day weekend this weekend, and three day weekends always have me torn. I mean, it’s great that we have an extra day to lounge and hang out. But it also means that the kids are out of school for an extra day. So, now we have to find something for them to… Continue reading Scallion Pesto Chicken
Hakkari-Style Pot Roasted Chicken and Onions
Passover is next week. So is Easter. And it’s always so hard to find something to serve that will work for both feasts. Ham is a popular choice for Easter but of course you can’t eat it for Passover. Lamb is always good, but so is chicken. I prefer the chicken over lamb because it’s… Continue reading Hakkari-Style Pot Roasted Chicken and Onions
Royal Purple Cooler
New Year’s Eve is Sunday and there’s nothing more I love than a good party. It doesn’t matter if I’m going out or staying in, as long as there’s good music and great friends, I’m happy. But music and friends aren’t the only key to a good party. You also need food and drink. This… Continue reading Royal Purple Cooler
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Sunflower Chokes
We’re a little over a week away from Thanksgiving. So, if you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get your menu together for the big day. Usually that means turkey, stuffing, gravy, some sort of potato dish, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and of course dessert. Last week I made a Quince Cranberry Crumble, so this… Continue reading Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples & Sunflower Chokes
Quince Cranberry Crumble
November means turning the clocks back, red and orange leaves, cool breezes and the occasional rain storm. It also means turkey with all the trimmings, green beans and pumpkin pie. There’s just one problem… I don’t like pumpkin pie. I’m not saying I don’t like pumpkin… I just don’t like it in pie form. I… Continue reading Quince Cranberry Crumble
Corn Muffin Casserole
It may be in the triple digits here in sunny Southern California but everywhere else in the country the temperatures range from the low-50’s to the mid-70’s. Cooler weather means it’s time to pull out those heavy pots and casserole dishes and make some serious comfort food for you, your family and your friends. Even… Continue reading Corn Muffin Casserole
Grilled Corn & Blueberry Salad
If there’s one thing I love this time of year, it’s grilled corn, especially white corn. I eat it straight off the cob but I also frequently shear off the kernels and turn them into a salad. It’s super easy and a nice way to still have the same great vegetable without getting butter and… Continue reading Grilled Corn & Blueberry Salad