Sometimes your kids have great ideas, without you even realizing. That’s basically the story behind this Apple Spice Cake with Pumpkin Frosting. Long story short: Kid came up with the idea; described it to me; I told him it didn’t sound like it would work; he wanted to make it anyway… it turned out great. […]
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Quince Quinoa Side Dish Recipe For Fall
Among all of the fall fruits, quince is probably the most misunderstood. It looks like it could be as tasty as an apple or a pear, but if you bit right into it you’d be disappointed – its consistency is woody and its taste is astringent. But – and this is an important point – […]
101 Asian Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die
If you’re familiar with Chef Jet Tila, you know that he’s insightful, funny, and completely engaging. That’s why it’s no surprise that the title of his new book, “101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die,” is an immediate grabber. We had a chance to meet Chef Tila at Melissa’s Produce. There we […]
Old-Fashioned Apple Cake
A crisp fall day practically begs for an old-fashioned apple cake, and have we got a good one for you! This apple cake recipe comes by way of Rachel Hollis of The Chic Site, and her new cookbook “Upscale Downhome.” The recipe is called “Grandma Neeley’s Apple Cake,” but the truth is, it could be […]
Hatch Chile Coriander Popcorn
You’re about to sit down and watch your favorite movie – why settle for boring old microwave popcorn? This is a time for for Hatch Chile Coriander Popcorn. This spicy and fragrant popcorn hits a citrus-y high note with lime juice. Meanwhile, Hatch chile powder from Melissa’s Produce and fresh-ground coriander fill in the complex […]
Colorful Dragon Fruit Dessert
The dragon fruit, in case you haven’t ever sliced into one, is a real show-stopper. Once it flashes its deep magenta flesh, the other fruits might as well give up. The intense purple coloring has that “I can’t believe there’s no filter” quality to it – and there’s a little part of your brain that […]