Peanut Butter Pancakes Who doesn't love peanut butter and jelly? Ingredients 1 cup flour 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup milk 1 large egg 1 cup plain yogurt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup peanut butter, warmed 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted Toppings […]
Turkey Meatballs Stuffed with Cheese This is a healthier alternative to the classic beef meatballs. The surprise cheese in the middle is one your kids will enjoy. Ingredients 2 ½ pounds ground Turkey ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional) 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 teaspoons + 2 tablespoons extra […]
Macaroni and Cheese Egg Muffins This is a fun breakfast meal to make for kids! The egg mixture is baked in a muffin pan so they can eat it with their hands like a muffin. They will love the cheesy macaroni center. Ingredients 8 large eggs 1 cup milk ¼ teaspoon salt+ additional 2 cups […]
Taka Restaurant San Diego, California My first sushi dining experience was at Taka Restaurant. That was over 10 years ago. Since then it has been my absolute favorite sushi restaurant. You will not find the popular and common trendy sushi rolls that most sushi bar's serve. The experience at Taka is authentic Japanese cuisine. The fish is so fresh that […]
I'd like to introduce you to CookingwithMelody.com. A website dedicated to sharing my recipes, along with articles about food, cooking, gardening and entertaining. You may wonder why the name of this article is "Start From Scratch". I started from scratch in my own kitchen and learned to cook well with no culinary experience. The name […]
Grilled Lamb Chops Perfect for a summer barbeque. I suggest preparing a Greek salad and rice to enjoy a complete meal. Ingredients 8 Lamb Loin Chops (about 2 ½ pounds) 4 large cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons) ½ cup fresh mint, finely chopped ½ cup fresh oregano, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice […]
Summer Squash and Potato Soup This light, flavorful, and healthy soup is one that your family will enjoy, especially in the summer when squash is in season. Ingredients 4 cups Italian zucchini, halved then thinly sliced 2 cups yellow crookneck squash, halved then thinly sliced ¾ cup Leeks, white and light green parts, thoroughly […]
Spicy Chipotle Shrimp Stew This spicy dish has a Southwestern flair. It is served over Mexican/Spanish red rice and topped with cheddar cheese. It resembles paella. Ingredients 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces Kernels from 2 ears of corn 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and sliced […]
Spiced Chicken with Mint Dressing and Feta This chicken is full of flavors. The spiced chicken is cooled down with a mildly sweet and tangy mint dressing and creamy feta. I like to slice the chicken and spread a bit of feta on every bite! Ingredients Chicken 6 skinless boneless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon paprika […]
Saffron Shrimp Soup This is a delicious first course or main course soup to serve. The saffron flavored broth combined with the shrimp and vegetables creates a beautiful presentation and lovely aroma. Ingredients 1 pound large uncooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in 1 1/2 inch pieces 1 medium white onion, finely chopped 2 cloves […]