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 […]
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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 […]
Pink Pumpkins
Yes, these pumpkins are pink! These are a new hybrid variety called Porcelain Doll Pumpkins. The insides are bright orange, just like you would expect from a pumpkin. The pumpkins come in a variety of shapes, sizes and shades of pink. Since it is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a donation is made for each Melissa’s […]
Ginger Cookies
Ginger Cookies by Chef Tom Fraker of Melissa’s Produce Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted buter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp vanilla 2 T finely minced fresh ginger 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 3 oz. crystalized ginger, chopped into 1/8″ pieces Instructions: Adjust oven […]
Cucumber Beet Salad
Cucumber Beet Salad Ingredients: 4 Melissa’s Baby Cucumbers, sliced 1 Pkg Melissa’s Steamed Peeled Red Baby Beets (5 small beets), sliced 2 T Balsamic Vinegar Queso Fresco* Optional – Salt to taste Instructions: Gently toss cucumbers and beets Add balsamic vinegar – gently toss Crumble queso fresco into salad Serve immediately or can be chilled first to allow the […]