Melissa Lieser
Melissa Lieser

Melissa Lieser began her training in Culinary Arts at Kendall College in Chicago, Illinois and most recently at the French Culinary Institute in New York City, where she graduated with distinction and at the top of her class. She has worked in multiple kitchens across the United States and is the founder of missysrecipes.com. Melissa spends her time raising her two amazing children, reading, and exploring the city. She promotes the use of seasonal, local and fresh ingredients to create flavorful and simple dishes.

Zucchini Pappardelle with Tomatoes and Feta

This is the perfect recipe to showcase beautiful, colorful summer produce. It's incredibly easy to make and bursting with flavor. Zucchini Pappardelle is a great dish for vegetarians, and everyone else will enjoy it, too.
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Scallop Ceviche with Avocado and Mango

I recently had the pleasure of catering a dinner party in Dallas, Texas. Dallas has been in the midst of a heat wave for the past few weeks. It was miserably hot there so this light and refreshing ceviche dish was perfect for the party.
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Thyme-Crusted Red Snapper with Parsley Sauce

Thyme-Crusted Red Snapper with Parsley Sauce

In this lovely recipe the red snapper is only lightly seasoned with thyme, salt and pepper, so the true flavor of the fish really comes through. Any firm, white-fleshed fish would work well in this recipe.
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Frittata with Fresh Herbs

Eggs are a staple in my house and are usually what I turn to when I cook for just myself. This frittata is perfect to whip up for a casual summer dinner, served with a simple green salad. Don’t feel “stuck” with the herbs that are in the recipe...
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Seared Salmon with Provençal Relish

This is one of my favorite ways to prepare salmon these days. It’s really simple and makes a perfect every day family meal, yet it's fancy enough to serve to guests. The relish is full of delicious summer produce, making it perfect for this time of year.
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Seared Halibut with Wild Mushroom Ragout

We are all huge fans of mushrooms in our house and the mushroom ragout in this recipe is outstanding – it would work not only with halibut, but with many other dishes as well.
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Moroccan Lamb & Apricot Kebobs

Are you looking for a special Fourth of July recipe? This one isn't red, white, and blue, nor is it a traditional all-American dish. It is, however, simple, sophisticated, and delicious. The combination of incredibly flavorful lamb with sweet but tart apricots should impress your family and your guests. Happy Fourth of July!
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Chicken Puttanesca with Mushrooms

This healthy chicken recipe is just bursting with flavor. I chose to make it with bone-in chicken legs, rather than boneless chicken breasts and it worked very well. If you do decide to use a bone-in piece of chicken rather than breasts, just cook it slightly longer.
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