Author: Melody Procter

My name is Melody and I am the cook and blogger behind Meals With Mel. I have a love for traveling, I share a joy for gardening, and I have a passion for cooking. Although I do some baking, I don't consider myself a baker as I can't stand having to measure. When it comes to cooking my philosophy is add a bit of this, a dash of that, a splash of something doesn't hurt, never forget some type of pepper and always add at least one clove of garlic. Thanks for stopping by my Spicy Texas Kitchen and I hope to see you again!!! Melody

8-Minute Broiled Salmon

March 28, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi Everyone!!! Today I wanted to share with you all one of my favorite go to recipes for 8-Minute Broiled Salmon. This delicious salmon recipe cooks in literally 8 minutes and I promise you the butteriest, most delicious piece of fish you have ever tasted. Now there are a couple of secrets to making this […]

Chopped Italian Salad and Herbaceous Dressing

January 24, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

Hi Y’all! I hope everyone’s 2017 is off to a good start. Things have been great here although I feel like we’ve been on the road since before the new year. Needless to say I’m glad to be home for the next couple of weeks. Just after the Christmas Holiday we had all the in-laws […]

Caramel Pumpkin Pecan Bars

November 18, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Is it wrong that I REALLY wanted to call these Ginger Bars? I mean come on… Brunettes have Brownies. Blonds have Blondies. But what about the Gingers of the world? As a life long Ginger I understand that we need to be represented in the form of a delicious chewy, gooey, dessert bar too!!! Alas, […]

Slow Cooker Apple Butter & Apple Butter Pull Apart Bread

November 11, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Hey Y’all! There is something about this time of year that just makes me crave apple everything. Apple Pie, Apple Cider, Apple Turn-Overs, or a crisp granny smith apple. One thing I’ve always wanted to try making is homemade apple butter. Then a couple of weeks ago a video recipe from the Brown Eyed Baker […]

Smoky Ancho Chicken Tortilla Soup

October 31, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Happy Halloween Everyone!!! I just love the cool crisp October Days don’t you? The smell of hay in the air, Pumpkins decorating every door step, and cuddling up in a cozy sweater by the fire with a bowl of this soup. Unfortunately, the cool crisp October’s I love are nowhere to be found in Texas. […]

Café Mocha Granola

September 28, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Hi Y’all!! I hope everyone is doing well 🙂 Things have been quite busy here in Texas. It’s our crazy time of year at work which usually leaves us literally running out the door around 6am while shooting back a shot of espresso just to make it through the day. For those of you who […]

Simple Jalapeño Pinto Beans and Cornbread

August 10, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

I use to always love talking to my grandmother about food. We would talk about all the new recipes we’ve tried and others we wanted to still make. I vividly remember one day telling her about how I had just made Chicken and Rice casserole but with my own homemade condensed soups. She looked at […]

Jalapeño Shrimp Caesar Salad

August 4, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hey Y’all!! We’ve been super busy here in Texas lately and with the hottest days of summer upon us light and quick meals are a must. Recently one of my go to meals has been this delicious Jalapeño Shrimp Caesar Salad. Cool crispy romaine lettuces, creamy avocado, warm juicy shrimp, and my secret ingredient….. Jalapeño […]

Creamy Roasted Summer Squash Lasagna

July 29, 2016.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Originally posted on Meals With Mel:
Originally I had another recipe typed up and scheduled to share with y’all today. I planned on sharing a recipe for my all-purpose Creamy Crockpot Southwestern Chicken. I almost never use the Crockpot, as we just don’t get along, but this recipe was different. This one worked great! Then…

Hibiscus Pink Lemonade Pie

July 27, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Hi Y’all!! My in-laws are coming over for dinner and a few rounds of 42 tonight (42 is the state domino game in case you are wondering) 🙂 Since it’s been so hot here in Texas the last few days I thought this Hibiscus Pink Lemonade Pie would be the perfect summer night dessert. I […]