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pesto asparagus tarts with poached egg
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Pesto Asparagus Tarts with Feta & Prosciutto

grilled mango & avocado salsa
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Grilled Mango & Avocado Salsa

strawberry basil ricotta crostini
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Strawberry Basil Ricotta Crostini with Balsamic Glaze

Mediterranean orzo salad
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

spring quiche
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Spring Quiche – Asparagus, Leek & Goat Cheese

french madeleines
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Classic French Madeleines with Lavender & Honey

Soaking up the last few weeks of maternity leave with my favorite little Fred. Look at that face! 😍 My favorite lady killing it this week starting a new ”big girl” school, potty training, and adjusting to big sister life. This stuff is not easy and you’re taking it all in stride. So proud of you girl! 🤍 Happy 6 weeks to my sweet & serious little Fred. Love you to the moon little bud.🤍 And then there were two. 🤍 Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies for the weekend 🥰🍪 Thinking of the pup who made me a mom this Mother’s Day and missing the crap out of him. We lost our dear Frankie to cancer a few weeks ago but I’ll forever remember his weirdness that made us fit together so well for the past 6 years. Week one almost through of a huge project we have going @mychefman ! ✨ I’ve literally been planning this all day and he did not disappoint. 😎 If you’re looking for a scrumptious, quick to make, appetizer to pair with your Christmas Eve cocktails, look no further than this Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie, from Melissa Smith, our Culinary Producer from the Chefman team.

Thanks for hanging out with me!

Melissa Sadowski Smith
Melissa Sadowski Smith

Hi there! Previously known as Pastry Chef, after nearly 10 years in the professional kitchen, I’ve got a new job as “Mama” at home. And now, I'm teaching you how to Chef it Up at home with my tips, tricks and recipes I’ve acquired through my time in the restaurant world.
When not absorbed with the cuteness of my baby girl’s cheeks, I love riding the Peloton, dancing very badly and I dream of someday driving around town on a Vespa delivering bread. I live in NJ with my husband, baby girl and oh-so-adorable pup, Frankenstein.

Chef Mel
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  • Pesto Asparagus Tarts with Feta & Prosciutto May 18, 2021
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