Good Dinner Mrs. Mellen

Baking has been a passion of my since I made my first cake as a young child. I learned from my mother an exceptional baker as well as a cook. With her by my side assisting me I made my first cake - a basic moist white cake with chocolate frosting, better know as the classic birthday cake. From that day on I have continue by love of baking becoming an accomplished baker. And yes sometimes I still make that classic birthday cake, a family favorite. I created my Lemon Poppy Seed Cake to combine flavors that I love lemons, poppy seeds and white chocolate. The cake has a hint of tang topped with the smooth sweet white chocolate ganache, like yin and yang.     Lemon Poppy Seed Cake INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan   3 cups all-purpose flour plus more for pan 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 can Solo Poppy Seed Cake and Pastry Filling 4 large eggs separated ...

Springtime cooking for me always includes foods with asparagus and lemons. Add pasta, prosciutto and cream for an easy deliciously simple meal. My passion for good food leads me to create easy meals that are fresh and flavorful with simple ingredients. Eating food for nourishment doesn't mean that we need to sacrifice on taste. Food is meant to be savored, enjoyed with family and friends not to be rushed eating standing up or walking down the street. Make an easy beautiful meal, invite family and friends to relax while you all create lasting memories to cherish.     Ingredients         1 pound spaghetti or linguine         Kosher salt         3 tablespoons olive oil         1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2 large)         4 ounces Prosciutto, cut into thin strips    ...

Something about lemon and cheesecake is so wonderfully delicious. This cheesecake is very rich and requires some time to make but the effort is worth the mouth watering results. Wow your guest with this show stopping dessert. Great to make a day ahead!  Lemon Curd Cheesecake Crust  2 Graham cracker crumbs, I use Honey Maid  1/4 cup brown sugar  pinch of salt  6 tablespoons butter, melted, I use Cabot butter Filling  4 packages cream cheese, room temperature, I use Philadelphia cream cheese  1 1/3 cup granulated sugar  Pinch of salt  2 teaspoons vanilla extract  1 teaspoon lemon extract  4 large eggs  2/3 cup sour cream   2/3 cup heavy whipping cream Topping  3 lemons  1 1/2 cups sugar  1/4 pound unsalted butter, room temperature, I use Cabot  4 extra-large eggs  1/2 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)  1/8 teaspoon kosher salt Candies Lemon Sli...

The sole taste amazing with the combination of lemon, butter and capers. Sole is a mild tasting fish that absorbs the flavors in this dish staying firm. I add capers for extra flavor. Quick and easy especially for cooks that have shied away from making fish. And for non fish eaters, sole is not fishy, even they will enjoy eating Sole Meuniere!                                                   Sole Meuniere Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 fresh sole fillets, 3 to 4 ounces each 8 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 tablespoon capers 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Directions Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Have a baking dish re...