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    Melissa's Produce

    Sicilian Pesto

    August 2022
    When I travel to a new country for the first time, I always prepare by familiarizing myself with their cuisine. I spend more time than most people I know reading menus. Having researched local dishes before I arrive helps me narrow down the choices.

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  • Image of Grilled Ratatouille
    Melissa's Produce

    Grilled Ratatouille Salad

    May 2022
    Traditionally, Ratatouille is a slow simmer of sweet onions, peppers, eggplant, zucchini and tomatoes with garlic and herbs, melting into a stew. This chilled interpretation adds a hint of smoky flavor from roasted peppers and a fresh zing from grated lemon peel.
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    Melissa's Produce

    Tomato Time

    July 2021
    July is the height of tomato season, and about the time I start running out of ideas for new ways to serve them. When we have a big crop, I tend to make gallons and gallons of tomato sauce.
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  • Image of Stir-Fried Prawns With Thai Vinaigrette, Baby Greens and Papaya
    Melissa's Produce

    Easy Thai

    June 2021
    Exploring ethnic cuisine can be tricky, especially if it entails using unfamiliar ingredients. Thai cuisine is a perfect example because its complex flavors are, in part, attributable to components that are not a part of mainstream American pantries.

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  • Summer Salads
    Melissa's Produce

    Summer Salads

    September 2020
    Even though I have lived in California for most of my life, I cannot seem to let go of my Midwestern roots. 
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  • Image of Spicy Basil Dressing
    Melissa's Produce

    Bonkers for Basil

    June 2017
    I love talking about the benefits of fresh produce. We all know it’s loaded with nutritional goodness.
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