Mel’s Thai Chicken Salad

There is a restaurant in the Dallas area called Houston’s and they make the most delicious salad called the “Evil Jungle Salad”. Although I think they have recently change the name to something like the “Thai Steak Salad”. I don’t care what they call it all I know is it is one of my most […]

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Mel’s Springtime Pesto

  By now you know that I have a love for that beautiful green sauce called Pesto. Since its late spring in Texas and my Basil is growing wildly out of control right now many of my recent posts have had something to do with this delightful sauce. So I figured what’s the harm in […]

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Mel’s Cheese and Pesto Homemade Ravioli

  Ravioli…. Oh those delicious little pillows of pasta filled with cheese. Who doesn’t love ravioli? So of course on my pasta making adventure this past week homemade Ravioli was on the list of things to make. I did just a simple ricotta cheese filling then I packed in the flavor with…. You guessed it […]

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Mel’s Spicy Spanish Grilled Shrimp

  Want to take a trip to Spain with your friends without leaving the comforts of your own home? Well here’s your ticket….. These Spicy Spanish Grilled Shrimp are a showstopper at parties. The first thing you notice about these shrimp is their vibrant yellow-orange color from the turmeric and paprika. Then the smell hits […]

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