A Mexican Fiesta: Queso Flameado

May 5, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Happy Cinco De Mayo!!! It’s not a party until someones brings the queso and the party doesn’t start until you light it on fire!! Queso Flameado “Flaming Cheese” is a dish I first had at a hotel in Mexico. I’ll never forget as the waiter rolled out the cart for a table side preparation. First, […]

A Mexican Fiesta: Baked Huevos Chilaquiles Verde Bowls

May 4, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I first posted this recipe for Baked Huevos Chilaquiles Verde Bowls last summer and to this day it is still one of my favorite breakfasts…. When there’s not time for biscuits and gravy that is! Enjoy!! I was never much a sweet breakfast type of person. I mean I don’t even take sugar in my […]

A Mexican Fiesta: Grilled Tamarind Chicken Tacos

May 3, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

Last summer while sitting at the airport in San Antonio, Texas I picked up a copy of The Best of Fine Cookings Mexican Recipes. While flipping through the pages on our way to LAX I found a recipe for Grilled Tamarind Chicken Tacos. My mouth was instantly watering because I could only imagine the flavor […]

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: Sweet and Spicy Crab Ceviche Tostadas

April 30, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

I Love seafood in the coastal areas of Mexico from Mexican Shrimp Cocktail to Baja Style Fish Tacos and one of my favorites is Mexican Ceviche served with avocado and crispy tortilla chips. But do you find it slightly intimidating attempting to cook raw fish in citrus at home? Well, have no fear this Ceviche […]

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 […]

Ultra Creamy Roasted Jalapeño Garlic Hummus

April 21, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

Ultra Creamy Roasted Jalapeno Garlic Hummus

I can’t believe it’s already Thursday!?!? This week has absolutely flown by!! How many of you wear fitness trackers? And are almost religious about putting it on everyday? I know I am and it’s one of the first things I do most mornings after all I want to get those steps from the bedroom to […]

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, […]

Happy Easter Sunday : The Perfect Deviled Eggs

March 26, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

With Easter Sunday just around the corner (in case you don’t realize this it’s tomorrow) I wanted to re-share with you all the updated version of my Perfect Deviled Eggs. This “Egg-Cellent” recipe was one I originally got from the Green Table Restaurant in NYC about 3 years ago and after a couple of adaptations […]

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 […]