Plant Based 411

November 2025
You might think you are going to Scarborough Faire when you dig into this Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie.

July 2025
Leave it to Melissa’s to always bring the freshest ideas in produce to your local supermarket or right to your door.

April 2025
April is the perfect month to include seasonal vegetables in your repertoire.

March 2025
After a long, cold winter, a highlight of the month of March is the first day of Spring, this year falling on Thursday, March 20.

January 2025
The start of a brand-new year is the perfect time to tap on the refresh button.

July 2024
In the month of July, Americans celebrate Independence Day on the 4th, while the citizens of France celebrate their national day on July 14th.

December 2022
No matter which holiday(s) you celebrate, the month of December offers many opportunities to share your culinary skills and hospitality.

November 2022
Shorter days, cooler nights and the center point of the holiday season are what November is all about. That little nip in the air calls for something filling and hearty, but not necessarily piping hot, to eat.

October 2022
This month’s recipe pays homage to my grandfather’s homeland of Odessa, Ukraine. Many Ukrainian recipes descend from ancient peasant dishes, incorporating Slavic and European styles and techniques.