Recipes from the Breakroom

March 2023
This month’s recipe submission is a “big pot” dish and one of the most flavorful that I have ever had the pleasure of making and, the best part, enjoying for several days thereafter!

January 2023
Tam Gilbert, one of the team members of Melissa’s Marketing Department, shares her multipurpose Herby Date Sauce that she uses to top pretty much everything...

April 2019
This month’s featured dish, submitted by Derek Hernandez of Melissa’s Marketing Department, demonstrates another delicious way to enjoy the convenience of Melissa’s Steamed Lentils. 

March 2019
Literally translated, “calabacitas” is Spanish for “little squash”; however, in New Mexico, it is the name of a quintessential side dish considered a culinary icon of the region. 

December 2018
The ancient Aztec culture is credited with coming up with the first packet of masa meal, which has evolved over the centuries into the modern-day tamale.

February 2015
Here’s a delicious, special occasion dish, submitted by Sam Martinez of Melissa’s Mail Order Department, that any home chef, who likes recipes with lots of moving parts, will have great fun constructing.

September 2014
Here’s a delicious paella recipe that is made without the use of the usual special kitchen equipment.

August 2013
Attempting to come up with words for the flavors of this wonderful dish of multiple sauces was like trying to describe the color blue.

September 2011
Instead of choosing one of the two fresh ingredients that October’s Guest Chef was given to feature in a dish for this article, the chef submitted a "his" and "hers" recipe for each.