Holiday Menu Ideas • A Dash of Mel

Macaroni and Cheese

Mel — Mon, 24 May 2021 21:22:08 +0000

Cheese and pasta! Is there anything more comforting than warm macaroni and cheese? This delicious recipe for macaroni and cheese can either be baked in the oven, or […]

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Quick & Simple Strawberry Pie

Mel — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 21:15:25 +0000

When strawberries are in season, I love to make this super easy strawberry pie made with fresh strawberries. This strawberry pie is so easy to make that it […]

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French Toast

Mel — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:55:43 +0000

Enjoy this simple French Toast recipe that contains a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, a touch of sweetness, and crispy pan-fried edges. Serve this for breakfast or brunch […]

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Maw Maw’s Yellow Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Mel — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 23:19:16 +0000

This classic yellow cake and chocolate frosting recipe is a family favorite! You’ll certainly want to try this delicious buttery cake that is so fluffy and flavorful, and […]

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Tabasco Honey Glaze

Mel — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:23:07 +0000

Not a fan of Brussels sprouts? Then you haven’t tried these sweet and spicy Brussels sprouts that have so much flavor, and are roasted to perfection. These Brussels […]

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Cornbread Dressing

Mel — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:28:10 +0000

Cornbread dressing is a classic dish traditionally served during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving. This recipe for cornbread dressing is a family recipe that started with my grandmother. […]

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Fried Turkey

Mel — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:44:05 +0000

The turkey is the most important part of Thanksgiving. While most people bake or roast their turkey, we prefer to fry our turkey. Fried turkey is one of […]

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Twice Baked Potato Casserole

Mel — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:33:12 +0000

Are you in need for the perfect side dish for your holiday meal? Then look no further and try this recipe for twice baked potato casserole! I stumbled […]

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Cranberry Yam Bread

Mel — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 19:49:20 +0000

Do you need an easy bread recipe that is perfect for the holidays? Then let’s bake some Cranberry Yam Bread! I found this recipe years ago from Holly […]

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Praline Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Casserole

Mel — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 18:49:02 +0000

Are you in need for the perfect side dish for your holiday meal? Then look no further and try this recipe for praline butternut squash and sweet potato […]

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Southern Fried Apples

Mel — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:08:28 +0000

Are you a fan of the fried apples that are served at all of the legendary Cracker Barrel restaurants? Then look no further because you are going to […]

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Mel — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 19:42:40 +0000

Who loves mashed potatoes as much as I do?! Great, because I have found the perfect recipe for creamy buttery mashed potatoes. I recently stumbled upon Natasha’s blog […]

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Slow Cooker Corn on the Cob

Mel — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:49:21 +0000

I love cooking corn on the cob in the slow cooker because the corn slowly cooks in all the flavor. Once it’s done cooking there will be no […]

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Banana Pudding

Mel — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:02:40 +0000

Banana pudding is the perfect cool refreshing dessert for all occasions. In my family, banana pudding is always a must-have dessert that we serve after every Christmas dinner. […]

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Whiskey-Glazed Carrots

Mel — Thu, 07 May 2020 20:19:35 +0000

Once you taste these whiskey-glazed carrots you will never make carrots any other way ever again. They are so easy to make and they taste just like carrots […]

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Lemon Cream Pie

Mel — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:29:23 +0000

My absolute favorite kind of pie is lemon cream pie. It has always been one of my favorites especially in the summertime. I remember as a kid my […]

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Homemade Stock

Mel — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 22:51:53 +0000

Making your own homemade stock is fairly simple to do and it adds great flavor to soups, stews, gumbos, or any recipe that calls for stock or broth. […]

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Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Mel — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 22:18:13 +0000

Being that I am a native of Louisiana I always look forward to cooler weather so I can make my first big pot of gumbo of the season. […]

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