Welcome Dandana TV Viewers Thank you for watching my interview with the beautiful and talented Anna Hirmiz on Hotspots! I hope you enjoyed the show and want to welcome you to my website. Below are the recipes that were demonstrated and introduced during the show… Fattoush Salad Quinoa Tabbouli Seafood Kabobs Zucchini Muffins If you […]
Crunchy, juicy and sour. When I crave this combination I turn to cucumber salad, a Middle Eastern staple dish that I grew up eating. My mom would frequently make a large bowl that wouldn’t last very long at the dinner table. One serving, two servings, three servings and…”yes, more please”. The best part was drinking […]
Time to use summer fruits and veggies! I love and grow several eggplant varieties. This recipe requires Chinese Eggplant. Some grocery stores may have a different name for this type of eggplant. Look for the medium sized, narrow ones that are almost black in color. I serve this salad on a platter because it makes […]
I love Tabouli! One of my most favorite salads, Tabouli is healthy, refreshing and absolutely addicting! The basis of this classic Middle Eastern salad is parsley; an herb that is loaded with nutrients that are important for the prevention of many diseases. The two main types of parsley are curly and Italian flat leaf parsley. You […]
Planning a party? This colorful Antipasto Salad makes a great appetizer dish that will please your guests! The tasty combination of meats, veggies, cheese and pickled condiments are marinated in a dried herb garlicky, tangy, spiced marinade for a different flavor in every bite! Mmmmmm! I use Pepperoni and Genoa Salami in this recipe. You […]
To all seafood lovers; you will love these kabobs. You may love them even if you’re not a seafood lover. Why? Because these tender kabobs are tossed in a spicy, sour and herby marinade that will excite your palate. Why else? No grill needed! These colorful kabob beauties are broiled in the oven for 10 […]
Mother’s Day is around the corner! A day to spoil your moms and give them a day off in the kitchen! If you’re not planning a breakfast in bed or homemade brunch for your mom this year, I have a great restaurant recommendation that will be a real treat for the entire family. Catamaran Resort […]
Looking for really good gelato? Don’t be misled by this simple café store front. Located on the corner of busy India Street in Mission Hills is Gelato Vero Café where they have the best gelato in San Diego! They offer 12 delicious flavors, my favorites being Chocolate Hazelnut (Giandua) and Pistachio. Yum! The handcrafted, made […]
If you read my recent blog posts "Have you thought of Starting a Vegetable Garden this year?", and “Helpful Tips for Vegetable Gardening” you will know that I started planting in early March this year .The weather was perfect for planting. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn’t so kind for the rest of the month! We had […]
Thank you for visiting CookingwithMelody.com. I hope you enjoyed the show on San Diego’s Fox 5 news this morning! I would love to hear your comments and/or suggestions. You can send me a message on the Contact Me page or post a comment below. Today I demonstrated the following recipes for Easter Brunch Entertaining. Olive […]