Potatoes can be prepared a number of different ways. If you haven’t tried them hasselback style, your missing out on a potato that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. My favorite part is the elegant presentation that looks fantastic aside a number of main entrée dishes. I used White Rose Potatoes […]
Strawberries make a wonderful addition to this refreshing salad. The ingredients are simple and you can toss the salad together in minutes. Just combine your favorite mixed greens; I used a variety of artisan greens, spinach and fresh basil for an aromatic taste; with sliced red onion, cucumber and quartered strawberries (fraises are a good […]
Do I like trying new Sushi Restaurants? Not usually. Why? Because nothing compares to my favorite spots in San Diego. Go figure, I was in New York City, more than pleased with Sushi Yasuda and have been dreaming about it ever since! It was a night of pure bliss and I will fly five and a half hours to […]
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... Holiday Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette Cioppino with […]
I’m most excited about how easy this cranberry vinaigrette is to make. Who would think that tart, raw cranberries would taste so good after a quick blend in a food processor? I used a mixture of sweet, tangy and pungent flavors; balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard and fresh squeezed orange juice to name a few; none […]
I couldn’t pass up The Holiday Wreath Bundt Pan at the store. It whispered “buy me and make a holiday cake”. Of course I gave in and worked my magic in the kitchen! I used ingredients that you will see an abundance of at grocery stores this season; cranberries, pistachios, sweetened coconut flakes, (this was […]
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... Cornish Hens with Apricot Glaze Butternut Squash, […]
Thanksgiving is around the corner! Turkey is the staple centerpiece dish for our Thanksgiving feasts, but are you or any others in your family non-turkey lovers? I know the holiday doesn’t feel the same without a turkey to gather around, but why not another option for those that are not too fond of turkey? Or, […]
Puff pastry dough is easy to work with and is used to make croissants, napoleons, turnovers and more. I created these pastries one evening while craving Pear Almond Bars. I had a box of puff pastry in the freezer so I decided to make something similar. Puff pastry bakes quickly and these delightful desserts were prepared in less […]