By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ The cool and chilly fall weather has me craving all types of soup! I love a good squash soup, and Taproot Farm's Honeynut Winter Squash are perfect for a sweet and flavorful soup base. This ...
Author: Alysha Melnyk
Local Cheesesteak Bowl >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ This dish is a tribute to all of my Philadelphia friends and family as we kickoff a different type of 2020 football season! I've heard from many that watching football on TV and other sports ...
Creamy Collard Greens, Sweet Sausage, Pepper and Potato Soup >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ The temperatures this week have me thinking about all things cozy - sweaters, candles, hot tea, blankets...and soup! 🙂 This recipe is actually modeled after a sausage, potato, kale and onion soup my Mom makes ...
Green Lentil Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ As fall approaches and the school year kicks in, it's always nice to have a few easy recipes on hand. Although we are reaching the end of summer vegetables, this recipe is easy and flexible ...
Mediterranean Quinoa with Tomatoes and Arugula >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ I have been missing all of the unique cuisines I would have through travel or simply eating out. However, this pandemic has inspired me to bring more unique flavors and combinations into my meals at ...
Late Summer Gado-gado >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ I can't believe it is September already! The summer season has flown by. To savor the last of all the summer goodness, I made my very own version of a late summer Gado-gado salad. This ...
Simple Summer Taco Salad >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Now that we’ve hit the month of September, it feels like summer is slowly winding down. I always view Labor Day Weekend as the last summer “hurrah” filled with food and family time. There’s nothing ...
Sweet and Creamy Shishito Pepper Chicken >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Looking for a satisfying and flavorful dinner idea for the week? Look no further than this cheese stuffed, shishito topped baked chicken recipe! I love the combination of flavors in this dish - a creaminess ...
Broiled Green Tomatoes and Fresh Peaches >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Peaches and tomatoes are a beautiful combination. I enjoy this dish because it combines the warmth of broiled tomatoes with the coolness of fresh cut peaches. Having the tomatoes heated as well brings forth a ...
Watermelon Basil Wine Slushie >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Wine slushies will always "scream" summer for me. I've had them at a handful of wineries, but at times I feel the "fruit base" is actually a lot of artificial flavors and colors but not ...
Crispy Sheet Pan Red Potatoes and Sweet Onions >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ I love sheet pan meals and side dishes. Anything that's easy in the food prep realm I am always game for. Crispy sheet pan potatoes are a favorite of mine, because it's a super hands ...
Overnight Crunchy Pickled Peppers >
By Alysha Melnyk ~Author Notes~ Quick pickling has easily become one of my new favorite ways to prepare crunchy, flavorful vegetables to add to sandwiches, salads, pasta, egg scrambles - you name it! A lot of quick pickling methods use ...