Chef Mel Smith
All Recipes and Posts by Mel Smith
Traditional Corned Beef & veggies in the Instant Pot
I absolutely love Corned Beef, and that is not just because I’m Irish, it’s because it’s amazing! And making it in the Instant Pot is soooo ideal! The beef comes out moist and tender and the veggies are cooked perfectly! The only thing I would do differently afterwards is ... more
Read moreChickpea and Wild Rice Soup (freezer meal)
Freezer meals are one of the most amazing things ever! I meal prep several meals on one day and then stick them into the freezer. Then, on days when I “forget” about dinner, they are waiting for me to take out and pop in the pot of my choice! ... more
Read moreEasy Chocolate Pie (Gluten Free)
You guys, this is sin on a plate. When the pie first came out, I had my doubts, but the moment I put a bite into my mouth… WOW! It’s name should either be changed to “Sin on a Plate” or “Brownie Batter Pie”. And best of all, you ... more
Read moreThe French Omelette
Have you ever wondered what makes an Omelette (or omelet) specifically French? Well, in today’s adventure I will show you how to make the perfect (nearly perfect) French Omelette (after literally weeks of adventuring)! All you need is a little practice and patience then… voilà!! A perfect, light and ... more
Read moreShrimp Enchiladas, Shrimp Zucchini Boats, and Strawberry cake
Happy Birthday Gabriel! Since my middlest son couldn’t be with us for his birthday (he’s at BMT), his girlfriend Meghan came over and we celebrated in his honor! We made completely delicious Shrimp Zucchini Boats. Out of this world Shrimp Enchiladas. And a mediocre strawberry cake (we can’t win ... more
Read moreBaked Chicken in the Römertopf
Move over rotisserie, there’s a method in town! A couple weeks ago I was gifted the amazing Römertopf clay baker and while my first bake was just bread… I had to try a whole chicken. And OH MY WORD. Chicken in the Römertopf clay baker was so easy and ... more
Read moreHot Turkey Provolone Sandwich copycat recipe
I absolutely love hot sandwiches, so when I discovered that Costco has a Hot Turkey and Provolone sandwich, I was all in. When my children were little, I would purposely go to Costco at lunchtime and treat myself to this delicious sandwich! In this video I will show you ... more
Read moreRömertopf Surprise Unboxing (and the first bake)
Earlier this week my life was changed by the arrival of a surprise gift (and it wasn’t even my birthday)! Watch me as I giddily unbox this beautiful German made clay baker and attempt to do my first bake! I don’t want to give away the results, but I ... more
Read moreKeto Bagels (simple)
Keto or not keto, these bagels (or biscuits) are stupid simple and absolutely amazing! With just four ingredients and 10 minutes in the oven, there is never a reason to NOT try these. Good protein punch and adjustable flavors for every palate! Made with Almond Flour, Cheese, Eggs, and ... more
Read moreThe Search for Perfect Gluten Free Artisan Bread
Recipe I used: https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/gluten-free-artisan-bread/ Episode 1: Let me preface this by saying, this is not the recipe for PERFECT GF Artisan Bread. However, an adventure was had! I did learn some things that I will take forward into the next recipe I try in Search of the Perfect Gluten ... more
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