Recipes by Melpy

United States Chef

	Pumpkin Lasagne by Melpy Pumpkin LasagneI got a new job and will most likely have significantly less time to cook. Much like the rest of 2011 was with grad classes. I actually do get to cook but it's the blogging that is a little more time consuming.Pumpkin LasagneIn the following recipe I salted and peppered most layers of the recipe individually to taste.…	1 vote 340 views
	Fish Sticks with Sauteed Swiss Chard by Melpy Fish Sticks with Sauteed Swiss ChardI never had fish sticks growing up on as a child. The closest thing was fried flounder or catfish filets. I really didn't eat a lot of fish growing up. I was in college when I started eating salmon etc. This is a more high maintenance version of the fish sticks you get in the box, at least I'm…	1 vote 468 views
	Fettucine Bolognese by Melpy Fettucine BologneseI have made this three or four times and it is fantastic! You wouldn't know that this is Cooking Light recipe if I didn't tell you. The only problem you are going to have is stopping at the recommended amount because it is so good.Fettucine Bolognese (adapted from Cooking Light)Serves 8Heat oil in a large Dutch oven…	1 vote 519 views
	Turkish Tomato Salad by Melpy Turkish Tomato SaladIt's a miracle, after several grueling months of translation class, I'm finally making my way back into the blogosphere. It's been quite a whirlwind. I've also been trying my hand at getting my garden together and now J is working at the factory again, so that means that I have more time than I had previously to…	1 vote 534 views
	Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Chops and Cheddar Grit Cakes with Roasted Peppers by Melpy Barbecue-Rubbed Pork Chops and Cheddar Grit Cakes with Roasted PeppersI am not from the South. I was raised in MD but few people will consider it "the South". Therefore I didn't grow up eating grits. I really never had grits until today in fact. I was…	1 vote 676 views
	Miso Glazed Cod with Stir-fried Bok choy and Onions by Melpy Miso Glazed Cod with Stir-fried Bok choy and OnionsI have been gone a long time. I don't know what happened but I just didn't feel like blogging. I didn't want to write. I don't necessarily think I'll be doing a lot of blogging in the next few months because I have decided to take one of my grad classes during the Spring semester.In…	1 vote 474 views
	Sweet Potato and Apple Hash by Melpy Sweet Potato and Apple HashPlace sweet potatoes and 1/3 cup water in a microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 15 minutes. Uncover, drain and set aside.While the potatoes are cooking, heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until it starts to become translucent.Add…	1 vote 631 views
	Potato and Leek Flatbread by Melpy Potato and Leek FlatbreadOh how I love interesting pizza!Heat oven to 450° F. Stretch the dough into a ¼-inch-thick circle or rectangle.Layer the potatoes, leeks thyme and cheese onto the dough in that order.Sprinkle with the Gruyère. Drizzle with olive oil.Bake until the crust is golden and potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut…	1 vote 577 views
	Kaftah Burgers by Melpy Kaftah BurgersThis recipe uses the roasted pepper relish from the previous post as a topping for the burger along with some feta cheese and red onion. J used a bun but I used a pocketless pita for the bread instead. This burger tasted DELICIOUS. The meat was very flavorful and I would definitely use this recipe for normal kefta…	1 vote 396 views
	Shrimp and Zucchini Barley Risotto by Melpy Shrimp and Zucchini Barley RisottoI am trying to count my points better in this last week in addition to using up produce we receive in the weekly CSA box. I think this was the last of the zucchini (just in time for my favorite season, Autumn). I knew J wouldn't be entirely impressed with this meal so I made him some baked bluefish…	1 vote 595 views