Recipes from the Breakroom

September 2018
Looking for something tasty to serve a large group? This month’s Associate Guest Chef recipe, submitted by Sulai Barajas of Melissa’s Procurement Team, is definitely a dish looking for a party!

January 2017
Are January’s frigid temps generating thoughts of palm trees in a warm sun, but you just cannot get away?

November 2015
Kick off the winter citrus season with this deliciously stunning salad, a favorite dish of Melissa’s in-house foodie and Procurement Category Manager, John Dunham.

April 2015
Here’s a very tasty vegetarian version of an ancient South American fish dish from the kitchen of Melissa’s Associate Adriana Cadenas.

December 2014
In the spirit of the holiday season, Melissa’s General Manager, Jimmy Hernandez, shares his family’s recipe for menudo soup.

April 2014
Here’s a very flavor-filled recipe that demonstrates a delicious way to take advantage of the unique taste of April’s Pixie Tangerine crop to add a unique twist to a classic French reduction sauce.

August 2013
Attempting to come up with words for the flavors of this wonderful dish of multiple sauces was like trying to describe the color blue.

April 2013
While the ingredients for this dish are few and the prep extremely simple, the layers of flavor that Chef Frank creates on one plate are extraordinary.

June 2012
Here is a festive main entrée for a summertime dinner party that will dazzle your guests with its colorful first impression and diversity of flavors that pair perfectly with a chilled wine on a warm evening of patio dining.