Lentil, Baby Beet and Edamame Salad by Chef Tom Fraker of Melissa’s Produce Ingredients: 2 packages Melissa’s Steamed Lentils 2 packages Melissa’s Edamame – shelled 1 package Melissa’s Peeled Red Baby Beets – diced 1 package Melissa’s Mini Cucumbers – diced 1 bottle Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Salad Dressing Salt & Pepper to taste […]
Recipes
Holiday Fruit Rum Cake
Holiday Fruit Rum Cake by Chef Tom Fraker of Melissa’s Produce Chef Tom set out to create a fruit cake that would not be the brunt of jokes. He has succeeded! Instead of artificially colored candied fruit, he uses dried fruit. The texture is more dense than a muffin, but not hard like a brick. […]
Fried Queso Fresco with Salsa
Fried Queso Freso with Salsa Ingredients Queso Fresco (aka Queso Blanco) Oil * Salsa * Instructions Heat small amount of oil in pan Add sliced queso fresco to hot oil Remove from pan when browned to your liking Top with salsa *I used grape seed oil and store bought mango salsa. Feel free to substitue […]
Strawberry Soup
Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
Creamy Cucumber Salad Ingredients: 1 Cucumber 1 Large Tomato 1 T Mayonaise Salt Dill Instructions: Peel, half and slice cucumber Stir in mayonaise (or vegan substitute) Add salt and dill to taste Quarter and slice tomato – toss in gently, so it doesn’t get smashed Chill for 20 minutes or more before serving.