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 […]
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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 […]
Beets and Chickpeas Recipe
Beets and chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans) work well together. This dish is really easy to prepare and works well as a quick meal by itself or as a side dish. The recipe can be made using cans, but now that I’ve discovered Melissa’s Steamed Beets and Garbanzo Beans in the produce department I prefer to […]
The Big Book of Sides Cookbook Launch at Melissa’s Produce
Are you familiar with Rick Rodgers? He has authored over 40 cookbooks of his own and regularly works behind the scenes on celebrity cookbooks with Theresa Guidice, Patti LaBelle, Lilly Pulitzer and others. His latest release, The Big Book of Sides, has been published just in time for the holidays. Whether you are serving turkey, […]