Tag: Melissa’s Produce

Raspberry Rhubarb Muffins

If there are two fruits I look forward to all year it’s rhubarb and raspberries. While it’s true that you can get raspberries year-round, they’re at their freshest during the summer months. That’s when they’re sweetest and perfect for fruit salads, bars or cakes. The timing is perfect because it’s also when rhubarb is in… Continue reading Raspberry Rhubarb Muffins

Boursin-Stuffed Kumquats

Now that we’re getting into spring and summer, that means more time outside. And more time outside means more picnics and family barbecues. But then we come to the question about what to serve for those events. Fried chicken is a good choice as are burgers and fruit salads. But those are all main courses… Continue reading Boursin-Stuffed Kumquats

Bow Ties with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola

I’m a huge meat eater. I love chicken, beef, lamb… If it flies, walks or swims, I’m in. But every so often I want to take a break from the chicken and beef and eat a vegetable or two. It’s on those nights that I usually make a pasta dish or a dinner salad. While… Continue reading Bow Ties with Brussels Sprouts and Gorgonzola

Citrus Raspberry Trifle

We’re right in the middle of two of my favorite seasons: citrus and Girl Scout Cookie. Okay, I know Girl Scout Cookies aren’t necessarily a season, but they’re around for at least a month (and still available until March 12th) and that’s more than enough for me. I’m a huge girl scout cookie fan. I’ve… Continue reading Citrus Raspberry Trifle

Baked Blueberry Brie

Here’s the thing about the holidays, it seems from Thanksgiving to New Year’s every single weekend is booked. Between office parties and shopping and friendly get togethers, I never feel like I have enough time to do anything, including cook. I love to cook, though, especially for parties. So, I always find a way. Don’t… Continue reading Baked Blueberry Brie

Dorie Greenspan and her Bee’s Sneeze Nuggets

I LOVE cookies! They’re small, sweet, bite-sized circles or squares of deliciousness. So when Melissa’s invited me to a meet, greet and taste all about cookies, I was soooooooooooooooo in! In case you aren’t familiar with the name, Dorie Greenspan is a “culinary guru” according to the New York Times. She’s been around the food… Continue reading Dorie Greenspan and her Bee’s Sneeze Nuggets

Mango Lassi Popsicles

I’ve always been a fan of mangoes. They’re sweet and a little tart and perfect for smoothies or desserts. Plus, my sons absolutely love them. They ask for them every chance they get. They don’t care if they’re fresh or dried, though they prefer them fresh, and I don’t blame them. Fresh mangoes are amazing.… Continue reading Mango Lassi Popsicles

Raspberry Crepe Cake

I’ve talked about Melissa’s Produce and the wonderful produce they send me. It’s all sorts of fresh vegetables and fruits and it’s always delicious. But Melissa’s doesn’t just deal in fruits and veggies. They also have herbs, beans, kits and even nuts. I’ve been using their produce for years but it wasn’t until recently that… Continue reading Raspberry Crepe Cake

Chopped Vegetable Salad

As many of you know I get a lot of my recipes from cookbooks and cooking magazines. The cookbooks come from many different places, but one of the most common is Melissa’s. I work with them quite often and attend several of their events. Each event usually has a theme and the most recent was… Continue reading Chopped Vegetable Salad

Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles

Many, many years ago I had a summer job at a Mexican restaurant in Northern California. I was the hostess, so I didn’t learn many recipes working up front. I did however, get to taste several creations, including a delicious cocktail they called a Lava Flow. (Don’t worry, my version was sans alcohol since I… Continue reading Strawberry Pina Colada Popsicles