MONDAYS WITH MELANIE December 20, 2021

Wishing you much happiness and merriment this coming week!

Here is my cooking wishlist for the week ahead:

Miso Butter Roasted Shrimp - Rachel is so creative and her food photography is exceptional!

Marinated Christmas Cheese - this is PHENOMENAL :) If you have any leftovers, toss with pasta for a great meal!

Braised Short Ribs are on the menu this week

I plan to make a dessert tray for Christmas Eve that will be filled with homemade treats, holiday candy and whatever else inspires me. These cookies will definitely be made! Buckeye Fudge? YES!

I have a weakness for popcorn. I need this Salted Caramel goodness!

CHEERS! Cranberry Apple Pear Sangria

This acorn squash side dish is beautiful

I’ve never made a Pavlova. This one is stunning!

All Of The Things:

I want this book :)

I attended a Christmas market in De Soto this past weekend and found so many great gifts made by local artisans. I’m excited to soon share the online shop of a dear friend of mine. Vintage charm coming soon!

Holiday Cheer - This is Bethany’s Christmas playlist on Spotify.

There are so many ways to give back to our community this holiday season. Safehome Kansas empowers survivors of domestic abuse.

reStart Kansas City works to “create hope and a future for people experiencing homelessness”.

“This holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us.” ~ Terri Marshall