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Recipes from the Breakroom

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    Melissa's Produce

    No-Cook, All-Veggie Spring Rolls

    February 2018
    In celebration of this month’s Chinese New Year on February 16, May Lau, a long-time team member of our Mail Order Department, shares her twist on the traditional Spring Roll.
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    Melissa's Produce

    Game Day Appetizer

    December 2016
    Just in time for the myriad of college football bowl games that are about to monopolize TV broadcast schedules for most of this month, comes a very easy to make and scrumptiously delicious chip dip from the desk of Mark Smith...
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    Melissa's Produce

    Jambalaya, Me Oh My Oh!

    October 2016
    This month’s recipe subs in two of Melissa’s most popular products for the traditional ingredients in this well-known dish of the Louisiana bayou country.
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  • Image of Albondigas Soup
    Melissa's Produce

    Soup Is On!

    September 2016
    Just in time to help take the chill off September’s seasonal changeover from summer to fall, Carlos Preciado, a member of Melissa’s Business Development team...
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    Melissa's Produce

    Ingredient Challenge: Fresh Spinach

    June 2011
    Gretchen Allison, chef/owner of Duck Soup Inn on San Juan Island in Washington State, lists her wonderfully rich Warm Spinach and Ricotta Bread Pudding in the Appetizer section of the restaurant’s menu.
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  • Image of Celeriac & Apple Risotto
    Melissa's Produce

    Guest Chef Michael Carrigan

    October 2010
    This month both a fruit and vegetable from the fall harvest season is utilized in a time-honored recipe that traces its heritage to a simple porridge enjoyed by peasants of the 15th century Italian countryside.
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  • Image of Braised Baby Lamb Ragout
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    Guest Chef Gretchen Shultz

    January 2010
    Ragout (pronounced ragoo) requires a slow cook over low heat. The word is of French derivation, meaning “to revive the taste” or “bring back one's appetite”, which certainly sums up the sensation that this scrumptiously seasoned stew evokes from first bite.
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  • Image of Minestrone with Pesto
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    Guest Chef Debbi Dubbs

    December 2009
    This month’s featured recipe, submitted by Guest Chef Debbi Dubbs, is the perfect dish for holiday entertaining that will keep on giving with every tasty spoonful.
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  • Image of Ancho Chile Braised Short Ribs
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    Chef Scott Morrow

    September 2009
    To fully experience the satisfying afterglow that comes along with Chef Scott Morrow’s Ancho Chile Braised Short Ribs, this dish should be prepared on a briskly crisp September Sunday afternoon.
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