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Recipes
Melissa’s Recipes
Red Beans and Rice
In New Orleans, Red Beans and Rice is a traditional dish. Historically, it was a "Monday" item, set ...
Pork Tenderloin Souvlaki with Tzatziki Sauce
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Green Chili Sauce
Even though I'm a Mississippi Girl, I love the flavors of the Southwest. I absolutely adore the ...
Grilled Pickled Red Onions
These beautiful Grilled Pickled Red Onions are the perfect accompaniment to any burger or sandwich. ...
Smoked Pork Meatballs
These delicious Smoked Pork Meatballs make a great appetizer or snack! I recently cooked these up ...
Surf and Turf with Chipotle Glaze
Everyone I know loves a "Surf and Turf" for dinner, but usually reserve them only for special ...
Mediterranean Mixed Grill with Couscous Salad Video
Looking for a super tasty, light flavored dinner? This Mediterranean Mixed Grill with Couscous ...
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Do you Couscous? Couscous is one of my favorite pastas, and I love the way it takes up flavor! ...
Pub Burgers with Beer Seared Onions Video
Watch the video on making these great Pub Burgers (and please like and subscribe to my channel!) ...
Sesame Ginger Noodles with Shrimp
Want a quick, flavorful dinner? How about something that tastes just as great as a cold noodle ...
SMASHED New Potatoes
Smashed potatoes has become one of my favorite ways to cook potatoes lately! They still retain ...
Bacon Sherry Vinaigrette Dressing
When I make a salad, I want it to be fresh, flavorful and delicious! This super-easy bacon sherry ...
Sichuan Peppercorn Duck Breasts with Plum Poblano Sauce Video
Have you ever used Sichuan Peppercorns? If not, I'm here to tell you they need to be on your list! ...
Aussie Rack of Lamb with Cactus Pear BBQ Sauce Video
Watch the video on cooking this wonderful recipe, then read below for the full recipe! Don't ...
Southwest Lamb Seasoning
I made this Southwest Lamb Seasoning blend up a while ago to play around with some racks of lamb. I ...
Asian Flank Steak with Shi-Shi Sautee
Flank steak is one of my favorite cuts of beef, and it's not just for fajitas! This Asian flank ...
Achiote and Blood Orange Rotisserie Chicken
While I've always been known for southern-style BBQ and cuisine, I have been working on a new ...
Southern Deviled Eggs with chive-truffle vinaigrette
Deviled eggs are among the most Southern of items, and you absolutely must have a recipe available ...
Smoked Chicken “Peruvian Style”
Smoked chicken has always been a favorite of mine. It's simple, flavorful and easy to cook. ...
Peruvian Chicken Sauce
This simple sauce brings a creamy freshness to almost any dish. I call it my "Peruvian Chicken ...
Poblano Creamed Corn
Poblano Creamed Corn is a super easy side dish to make, and is one of my all time faves! I grew up ...
Hot Sauce Infused Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe, translated as "cheese and pepper," is a simple pasta dish that is a favorite specialty ...
Brisket Chili in the Instant Pot
Love Chili? Love Brisket? Here's a super simple recipe for Brisket Chili in the Instant ...
Smoked Mini Pumpkins with Wild Rice, Pear and Sausage Stuffing
Those pretty little mini pumpkins that you picked up for décor? Cook them! These make adorable side ...
Holiday Smoked Turkey
One of the reasons I love to smoke turkey for the holidays (or really, anytime) is the nuanced ...
Delicious Olive Salad (great for muffulettas!)
A great olive salad makes a great muffuletta sandwich, and I love a good muffuletta sandwich! If you ...
Chili Rubbed Pork Porterhouse
I like pork chops. To me, they are as versatile as chicken breasts, but with more intrinsic flavor. ...
Pimento Pork and Chorizo Burgers
Tired of the same old burger blah? Liven up burger night with my Pimento Pork and Chorizo Burgers! ...
Grilled Pineapple Bacon Salsa
My grilled pineapple bacon salsa is a versatile dish. I love to make this when we are grilling ...
Brown Sugar Chili Glaze
My Brown Sugar Chili Glaze lends a sprightly flavor to anything grilled. This recipe really carries ...
Chili Rub
Chili rubs are among my favorite seasoning blends with which to cook. I really love the rounded ...
Smoked Top Sirloin Cap
One of my favorite cuts of steak is known as the top sirloin cap. I think it is one of the most ...
Zesty Pimento and Cheese
Everyone in the South has a favorite pimento and cheese recipe, or several! This recipe for a zesty ...
Sweet Memphis Style Ribs
During the summer, Ribs and BBQ are kings of the smokers, and I wanted to share a simple method for ...
Maple Chipotle Baked Beans from Scratch
Good side items at any BBQ party are mandatory, and with a little work can be the star of the show! ...
Sweet Memphis BBQ Rub
When I started in the competitive BBQ world, I thought everyone made their own BBQ seasonings and ...
Creamy Cole Slaw
Creamy Cole slaw is one of the most common side items served with a BBQ meal. I always have it ...
Grilled Peach Caprese Salad
Summertime food should be fresh, enjoyable and flavorful. That is why I love this grilled peach ...
Blackberry and White Balsamic Glaze
After a "fruitful" trip to the Memphis Farmers Market, I wanted to use my finds as soon as possible. ...
Melissa’s Southwest Seasoning Blend
Ok, before you look at all the ingredients this southwest seasoning recipe requires, let me tell you ...
Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing
Note- I try to not use brand names unless I believe a certain brand is integral to the flavor that I ...
Grilled Blackberry Upside Down Cake
My grilled blackberry upside down cake recipe covers a lot of territory for me. I am a blackberry ...
Chicken Breast with Cipollini Onion Cream Sauce
In my house, chicken breasts for dinner have ranked just above ordering pizza and way below anything ...
Roasted Chicken with Balsamic Fig Glaze
Roasted chicken is one of my favorite comfort foods, but can get mundane if you don't change it up ...
Balsamic Fig Glaze
This super-easy, two ingredient glaze is wonderful with roast chicken, pork loin or a firm fish such ...
Smoked Beef Short Ribs
Beef Short ribs are one of my favorite items- unctuous, tender and extremely beefy when cooked ...
Balsamic Grilled Veggies
Summertime is fresh vegetable time, and I try to use them as often as possible. One of my favorite ...
Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing
A leader on my list of favorite dressings, this balsamic vinaigrette dressing is so easy to make and ...
Grillin’ Shake Seasoning Blend
My Grillin' Shake is my go to grill seasoning recipe, especially for steaks and chops. Large pieces ...