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 […]

A Mexican Fiesta: Carne Asada & Quick Houston Style Green Salsa

May 1, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’ve always been more of a grilled chicken kinda girl when it comes to Mexican food. I’ve just never had luck with grilled cuts of meat like skirt steak. No matter what I did or how carefully I cooked it the meat always came out tough and chewy… Never like you get in the restaurants. […]

A Mexican Fiesta: Vegetable Enchiladas With Roasted Poblano Salsa Verde

April 29, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Guess What??? It’s only 7 days (including today) until Cinco De Mayo 🙂 Since I love all things Mexican I though it would be fun to do a weeks worth of Mexican Recipes leading up to the BIG day… Let’s call it A week-long Mexican Fiesta!!! Whose ready to get this party started? The first […]

Let Them Eat Cake… I’ll Have The Chicken Fried Steak

April 4, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

According to WordPress today is Meals With Mel’s official two-year blogiversary and I think some celebration is in order. First, I would like to say THANK YOU to all of my readers who over the last two years have encouraged, inspired, and most of all become my friends. Thank you for every single LIKE, Comment, Follow, […]

National Chips and Dip Day : Creamy Restaurant Style Queso….

March 23, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

Since today is National Chips and Dip Day wanted to re-share with you one of my favorite dips ever my creamy restaurant style queso. I try to eat healthy most of the time but we all have weaknesses, mine just happens to be tortilla chips and dip. I love me a good spicy salsa any […]

Mexican Shrimp Cocktail

March 14, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ugh!! Has the “spring forward” time change been kicking anyone else’s butt today? I have dropped almost everything I’ve touched today, my coordination was completely off during tennis this afternoon, and I tried to pay for plants at Lowes today with a Bed, Bath and Beyond gift card. I need a vacation.

Penne Alla Vodka Sauce….

February 25, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

Well Happy Thursday Everyone!! I know its been a while since my last post but what can I say it has been a very busy February. While I don’t have any new recipes to share quite yet I though it would be nice to share with you what I’m making for dinner tonight. Tonight I’m […]

Chicken With Forty Cloves of Garlic

October 27, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

I can’t believe we are already in the last week of October…. Has this month gone by quickly for anyone else? I’ll be honest, it’s been a crazy month and I feel like I haven’t had as much time for cooking as I would like. Work has become all-consuming to say the least and moments […]

Extra Creamy Macaroni & Cheese….

September 29, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

Sigh…. It’s been quite the week since we last talked and as a Dallas Cowboys fan I’m in need of some serious comfort. Now I’m not telling you to eat your emotions but we all know that gooey, creamy, cheesy, Macaroni & Cheese makes everything better right? It’s called “Comfort Food” for a reason 🙂 […]