Melissa’s recently had the pleasure of hosting chef, food stylist and cooking instructor, Kausar Ahmed, who just came out with her very first cookbook, “The Karachi Kitchen.” The focus of Ahmed’s cookbook is to connect people around the world through food. These recipes are based […]
This feel-good cookbook is something that the whole family will love. In Melissa’s kitchen, we had the pleasure of hosting Michelle Dudash, RDN, Cordon Bleu certified chef, and author of “Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised & expanded.” Dudash is all about simple and satisfying […]
Food truly is the future of medicine and, Melissa Lanz, the brains behind The Fresh 20, was recently in Melissa’s kitchen to show us how to enjoy a delicious life without sacrificing health or taste. Lanz plans dinner (and breakfast, lunch and snacks) so you […]
Let us introduce you to the chef who takes the calories out of comfort food, Paula Shoyer. A French-trained chef, worldwide cooking teacher, and mother of four, Shoyer is the energetic author of, “The Healthy Jewish Kitchen,” “The New Passover Menu,” “The Holiday Kosher Baker” […]
Hatch Chiles: Where it all began The late 60’s and early 70’s as a result of a breeding program at the New Mexico State University, Hatch Chiles were first produced by Dr. Nakayama. Nakayama was attempting to breed a chile with the intent to supply […]
Just because you or some you know has diabetes doesn’t mean you have to miss out on popular culinary trends like the Mediterranean diet. Did you know that 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year? Award-winning author and chef, Amy Riolo, gives you […]
The stars have aligned in your favor. Health and prosperity are on the horizon and we forecast you’ll be discovering some new produce in the coming weeks. Regardless of whether or not Mercury is in retrograde, your body wants these fresh ingredients now. And when […]
Opa! From ancient times to modern day, from Andros to Santorini, Greek food has been shaped by its culture, heritage and geography. The result? Family recipes made with fresh ingredients that provide a life of longevity. According to the Washington Post, natives of Greek islands […]
Celebrity chef Jet Tila and his better half, pastry chef extraordinaire Ali Tila, have a newly released cookbook, “101 Epic Dishes: Recipes That Teach You How to Make the Classics Even More Delicious,” and we honestly cannot get enough of these recipes, especially since so […]
Imagine you’re in Greece, walking through the alleys of Santorini and you find the perfect restaurant with a sea-side view of the Aegean Sea. You’re trying to figure out what to order and decide you’ll go with the classic chicken gyro. As they pour you […]
