Black eyed peas on New Year’s Day are a Southern tradition that are said to bring good fortune throughout the new year. I’m not from the South, but am happy to eat delicious food and can always use some good luck, Usually, when I make hummus, I use chickpeas (garbanzo beans) and tahini. For this lucky […]
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Sneak Peak of The New KitchenAid Torrent Blender
When it comes to stand mixers, there really is only one brand that comes to mind – KitchenAid. People either already have one that they love or they want one. Coming soon is a brand new blender from KitchenAid. The Torrent’s revolutionary design just may end up as the go to blender that everyone has […]
Cranberry Hazelnut Waldorf Salad
Here is a fun twist on a traditional Waldorf Salad that is great for holiday meals at home or potluck parties. Instead of grapes and walnuts, I used dried cranberries and hazelnuts. Chestnuts also work well, if you’d like to swap them for the hazelnuts. I also used a red and green apple to […]
Garlic Roasted Fava Beans Recipe
Fava beans and garlic were made for each other, so garlic roasted fava beans are a wonderful snack. Roasting brings out the flavors of the beans and garlic
DYPs The Perfect Everyday Potato Cookbook Launch
Do you like potatoes? Yes, of course, you do! I used to be content with any old potato. Then I tried Dutch Yellow Potatoes (DYP) and am no longer happy buying whatever is cheapest. These potatoes really are superior in taste and texture. They are grown in Idaho and are available from Melissa’s year round. Melissa’s […]