We’ve all had those favorite dishes when we were a kid.  For me growing up they were Sloppy Joe’s, Spaghetti with meat sauce, and Dreamsicles. As an adult when I get the occasional craving for those I’ll make them at home. 

Homemade Horseradish is something I never considered making on my own but like most dishes, homemade always trumps store bought. 

One of my favorite salads is a Caprese Salad, with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and drizzled with a balsamic reduction. Once the warmer weather moves in I find I’m all about finding ways to incorporate those ingredients into my dishes, and that’s what happened when I created...

  Do you find yourself most days sitting at your desk pounding away at the computer for hours? When you’re at the office and feel the need for a quick pick-me-up or snack do you run down to the vending machine and grab whatever sounds best, but wishing Melissa’s products were available? Or maybe...

Do you eat burgers often?  I have to say I rarely ever eat a beef burger anymore, and if I do it’s typically a Kobe Beef Burger.  Aside from that I prefer making my Mountainous Grilled Chicken Burgers, Grilled Salmon Burgers, or Portobella Mushroom Burger. However yesterday I made these healthy and satisfying...

With our weather here in the Midwest going from winter to summer and back to winter again in just a matter of days I have felt rather sluggish.  When I feel that way I know I need to get a super boost of energy, and the best way is...

Sunday was one of those days, you know when you wake up and all you feel like eating is garbage?  I always start my day regardless of how I end it, eating a bowl of oatmeal, loaded with fresh berries and cinnamon.  Somehow I can’t seem to get revved...

I went through a phase several years ago where I loved creating everything in a roulade.  I think they’re so pretty and a nice way to present a dish. After making some spinach pesto the other day I tried to think of something creative to use it on.  Then...

The other night I wasn’t too hungry but wanted to create something light, yet substantial enough to sustain us through the night.  I came up with this Freekeh Tabbouleh with Lime Marinated Sirloin over Flatbread.  It was perfect – light, tasty and filling, without making us feel stuffed. 

In my previous post I mentioned that my focus this month is to give you ideas to jump start the new year using nutritious and sustainable ingredients. For the recipe I’m sharing today I used a small Butternut Squash, fresh Spinach, and Quinoa to pair with a fresh filet of...