Doesn’t this look delicious? This is one of the nutritious and tasty recipes that I got to sample at the Melissa’s book launch. The recipe is featured in Melissa’s 50 Best Plants on The Planet Cookbook. Endive Boats with Green Olive, Parsley, and Walnut Salad Yields about 24 appetizers Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh […]
Side Dishes
Cold and Creamy Borscht Beet Soup
Cold and Creamy Beet Soup I love traditional cold borscht and enjoy this variation on the classic. The creamy beet soup is pretty and simple to prepare. You can even make it the night before you plan to serve it. The recipe can easily be doubled or tripled if you’ll be feeding a crowd. Ingredients: […]
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Chestnuts
Brussels Sprouts with Toasted Chestnuts Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds brussels sprouts 1T butter 2T Holland House cooking sherry 1 pkg Melissa’s Peeled & Cooked Chestnuts, chopped Instructions Pre-heat oven or toaster oven to 350º. Arrange chopped chestnuts in a single layer on cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes. Steam brussels sprouts. Add butter. When […]
Korean Pear & Lentil Wrap
Hooray – Korean Pears are here! I look forward to Korean Pear season every year. Yes, it’s possible to find different Asian pears (aka apple pears) at other times of the year. They are good, but can’t compare to these beauties. Korean Pears are crisp, juicy, huge and full of flavor! Normally, we just eat […]
PeeWee Potatoes and French Beans
PeeWee Potatoes and French Beans Ingredients: 1/4 cup Olive Oil 3 Cloves Garlic, sliced 12 oz. Melissa’s PeeWee Potato Medley, halved 6 oz. Melissa’s Premium French Beans, halved Cilantro, chopped 1/2 Lime Salt to Taste Instructions: Heat olive oil in heavy pan on high setting. Add garlic slices. Stir frequently. When garlic gets crispy, remove from […]