Anything tastes better when wrapped in the arms of an Asiago crisp, not the least of which is this simple spinach and raspberry salad....
Looking for homemade, from-scratch bagels that are as delicious as store bought? Check out this post for step-by-step instructions! I have two main goals...
Breaded, browned, and then baked while simmering in a simple lemon-butter sauce, this chicken is tender, versatile and absolutely delicious. We eat chicken a...
Ready in a flash and filled with flavor, this skillet squash medley is garden simplicity at it’s best. It is the perfect summer side...
In this easy chicken tortilla bake dish, classic chicken tortilla casserole meets a revamped filling, AND it can be made ahead of time! Here’s...
This tender pork chop with apples and onions dish takes minutes to throw together before it bakes and the end result is a melt-in-your-mouth...
Want to take classic tacos up a notch? Try homemade taco tortilla bowls. They are so simple, and make taco night a lot more fun!...
Hello, Hello I’m Mel, and I am so happy you are here! I’ve been posting my favorite, tried-and-true recipes on Mel’s Kitchen Cafe since...
This really is the best cornbread on the planet. It’s been my go-to tried-and-true recipe for over a decade. Fluffy, moist, PERFECT! Sometimes a...
These easy one-bowl cornbread muffins are the best! Tried-and-true, I’ve been making them for over a decade. They are light, fluffy, and so, so...
This recipe for sweet and spicy slow cooker chicken is so incredibly easy, delicious and flavorful! It is the perfect weeknight meal. I love...
*For a printable version, click here (although the links won’t be accessible in that view) Canned Goods: Diced tomatoes (Hunt’s brand – mostly because...