I wanted to let you all know that the recipes from this past Sunday’s show are now on our website at www.woodlandhomes.com.  I apologize for the inconvience!  I appreciate all of you viewers very much!

If you are on Facebook, please “like” our Dream Home Cooking page, as I post new recipes frequently.  You can also order a copy of my cookbook by logging onto www.woodlandhomes.com

If there are any recipes that you would like to see me cook on my show, please send feedback…would love to hear some ideas

Sincerely,

Melissa Friday

She will be a guest on the morning news to make the announcement Thursday, April 29, 2010, and that evening, on the 5 o’clock news, her first cooking segment will air. Melissa will be sharing quick and easy recipes on the cooking segment every week. We’re so excited that the WAAY 31 team has asked her to become a regular guest on the show. More information will be added to our web site in the near future, so watch for an update about how to find recipes from the segment.

Thanks so much for watching the show. We hope you’ve enjoyed Melissa’s recipes so far…she’ll be sharing lots more soon!

Find Dream Home Cooking on Facebook for more great recipes!

Special thanks to The Junior League of Huntsville for inviting Melissa to take part in today’s event. “The Junior League of Huntsville is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.” Visit their web site to learn more about this wonderful organization.

Chicken Salad

• 4 chicken breasts, cooked and chopped
• 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup mayo
• 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon each of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup green or red grapes, sliced
• ½ cup chopped pecans

Mix cream cheese, mayo and sour cream together until blended well.  Add remaining ingredients, adding the chicken last.  Stir well and refrigerate at least 2 or 3 hours.  You may add additional seasonings to taste.

Cornbread Salad

• 1 box Jiffy cornbread, cooked according to directions and cooled
• 8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumble
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 boiled eggs, chopped
• 1 green and 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup green onions, chopped
• 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• ¾ cup mayo
• 2 teaspoons sugar

In a large bowl or trifle dish, gently mix all ingredients together, adding the cornbread last.  Stir well and refrigerate at least 6 to 8 hours before serving.

Italian Pasta Salad

• 1 (16-ounce) box tri-colored rotini pasta, cooked and drained
• ½ bottle of Kraft Tuscan House Italian Dressing
• 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1 cup salami, rough chopped
• Shredded parmesan cheese

Mix together and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Punch Bowl Dessert

• 1 large Sara Lee pound cake (you can find this in the freezer section)
• 1 large container cool whip
• 2 large boxes vanilla instant pudding
• 6 cups whole milk
• 1 cup strawberries, washed and sliced
• 1 cup blackberries, washed
• 1 cup blueberries, washed
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Cut pound cake into cubes and set aside.  Make pudding according to directions on the box.  Now place a layer of pound cake cubes on the bottom of large glass bowl or a punch bowl.  Pour half of the pudding over that; Add half of all the fruits, half a can of pie filling and then spread a layer of cool whip over that.  Repeat the same thing one more time and finish with cool whip.

Here’s one of Melissa’s favorite recipes for cold winter days. You can access Melissa’s most recent recipes featured on the show here. And don’t forget to become a fan of  Dream Home Cooking on Facebook for more great recipes. (Melissa shares recipes that aren’t featured on the show with her Facebook fans!)

Chicken Pot Pie Soup

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 package frozen peas and carrots
• 1 baking potato, cooked, peeled and cubed (optional)
• 2 cans cream of potato soup
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup water
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 Tablespoon each: garlic powder, onion, powder, salt and pepper
• (you may add more seasonings to taste)
• 1 package of Pepperidge Farms frozen Puff Pastries

In a heavy-duty pot, melt butter and add onion; sauté’ about 5 minutes. Add chicken, veggies, soups, water, milk and seasonings. Bring to a soft boil, stirring frequently, (you don’t want the milk to scald) and then reduce heat immediately to low, cover and cook on low for 30 minutes. This can simmer on low several hours. Bake puff pastries according to directions on the box. Place 2 puffed pastries in a bowl and ladle soup over pastries. Delicious!

The show schedule has changed for Season 3. Dream Home Cooking with Woodland Homes will now air every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on WAAY TV. Tune in this Sunday to take a look inside Woodland Homes’  kitchens and get Melissa’s latest and greatest recipes.

Melissa has also set up a Dream Home Cooking Facebook Fan Page!  On the fan page, Melissa will be sharing new recipes, you can view past episodes of the show, and you can interact directly with Melissa if you have any questions about specific recipes.

Make sure to tune in next Sunday for new recipes, and remember to become a fan of Dream Home Cooking!

Dream Home Cooking with Woodland Homes 

Since early April when Melissa began the second season of “Dream Home Cooking with Woodland Homes,” she has received right at 200 recipe requests! Viewers are once again enjoying Melissa’s recipes for quick and easy meals that taste delicious. 

Here’s a bit of what they are saying…

 We watch your shows and enjoy your recipes! – Margaret M.

I live out of town and watch your show when I visit my mother in Madison. I would like ALL your recipes if possible! – Sabrina H.

I love watching Melissa cook! – Mary G.  

Thank you! We enjoyed the show. – Joan M.

I have seen your show on several occasions,  and I greatly enjoy it. Your recipes are just wonderful. Thanks so much. – Mary F.

Melissa, I love to watch your show, and I’ glad you’re back with new episodes. Can’t wait for your cookbook. – Gina C.

I think that your show is wonderful! Just what I need when I want to make my family a quick and easy meal. Thanks, and keep it coming with your great cooking creations. – Sherri H.

I love watching Melissa’s cooking shows. The recipes are not high-tech, just good home-cooking  that my family loves. I have tried many of the recipes, and every one has been a hit! – Connie R.

Visit our web site for air times and recipe requests. And please remember to tell us what you think! Thanks for watching.

In this episode, Melissa is cooking in a beautiful townhome in our Overland Cove community. Overland Cove is located in Huntsville, just off of Indian Creek Road. This community offers elegant garden homes and townhomes that are designed for carefree living. With year-round lawn maintenance, a location that’s close to everything, a clubhouse, fitness center and resort-style pool, this community makes every-day life feel like a vacation!

For more information on Overland Cove or any other Woodland Homes communities, visit our web site or call our Information Center at 256.830.9000.