Garlic and Leeks add exciting flavors to these red mashed potatoes! I like the consistency of my potatoes to be smooth for two reasons; one because I love the creamy texture and two, it acts as a silky puree to top poultry, meat or seafood entrees with. I start by first mashing the potatoes with […]
Memorial Day weekend is here and I have the perfect recipe for you to make. Sliders! However, these are not your ordinary sliders; they are chipotle burger sliders which makes them extra yummy. Let me share something with you about chipotle. Everyone loves it! If you just say the word chipotle you will spark interest. These […]
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... Carrot Soup Smoked Salmon Salad with Dill […]
Lamb is a common dish prepared around the world to celebrate Easter. I decided to experiment with a boneless leg of lamb, a tender cut of meat that makes an elegant main course dish. Lamb has a strong flavor, it’s also delicious therefore you don’t want to overpower it. On the contrary for a large […]
It was love at first bite! After four fantastic visits, Bankers Hill has earned this recommendation by far. It’s not often that you find a place that meets all of your expectations. Bankers Hill is one of those well- rounded restaurants that will entertain a variety of connoisseurs. Nestled in a quiet part of town, […]
Easter is around the corner and this salad will make an excellent dish to serve for breakfast, lunch or brunch. It’s served on a large platter so that the veggies are beautifully spread out and the smoked salmon is neatly stacked in the center for each person to serve to their liking. Think of it […]
The Spring/Summer seasons are approaching and this Berry Custard Cake is going to be perfect for your daytime brunches, tea parties, outdoor birthday celebrations and more. Yes, it looks like a cheesecake and you bake it in a cheesecake (springform) pan. It even shares the cheesecake graham cracker crust. What I had in mind differently […]
Most TV Network Chefs have a tagline. Emeril says “BAM”, Rachel Ray says “EVOO”. What should the tagline be for CookingwithMelody.com? I am giving away a brand new 8-inch (20cm) Scan Pan, one of my very favorite cookware pieces to the person that comes up with a tagline that blows me away!!! All you have […]
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... Strawberry Salad Tarragon Mustard Vinaigrette Prosciutto and […]
Valentine’s Day is around the corner. If you’re skipping dinner reservations this year, treat your significant other to this special Beef Wellington dish! There is no better way to show your love then with a delicious meal straight from the heart. You won’t believe how easy this version of Beef Wellington is to prepare. Puff […]