I'm with y'all...I like things that I could possibly make. That's why I liked Sandra Lee's semi-homemade show (is it even still on?)...they weren't all gourmet meals, but I could see myself making them (and DID on more than one occasion)...
I feel like Melissa is like Sandra Lee, but with more whole ingredients, which makes her a GREAT one for me. I could never get behind the Sandra Lee processed foods being 70% of the meal, personally, but love that food can be quick, easy, AND tasty.
I watched Melissa's new show and thought she did really well. She was obviously nervous, but that will quickly pass once she gains more confidence in what she is doing.
I liked the food she prepared. I of course won't be eating that potato tort while losing weight. The applesauce granita was genius and I will give that a try. I loved the tip about keeping bacon in the freezer. Sometimes I would like a little real bacon, but I don't buy it because I don't want to have to cook it all up before it goes bad. I had to laugh when she gave her secret ingredient for the balsamic vinaigrette. I found that exact same recipe she used ages ago on some Google food site and it's my favorite vinaigrette to make for my green salads.
I set my DVR to record Melissa's new show but it did not record. I think that was because my guide said "NFNS new show" when I set the recording and the title of the show probably was inserted later.
Anyway, I hated that I missed it. Does anyone know if it will be shown again later and when?
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Last edited by SunshineCA; 08-11-2009 at 03:26 AM.
The applesauce granita was genius and I will give that a try. I loved the tip about keeping bacon in the freezer. Sometimes I would like a little real bacon, but I don't buy it because I don't want to have to cook it all up before it goes bad. I had to laugh when she gave her secret ingredient for the balsamic vinaigrette. I found that exact same recipe she used ages ago on some Google food site and it's my favorite vinaigrette to make for my green salads.
