Chef Melinda Foley

has been a mainstay on the First Coast for almost twenty years. After recently selling the Jazzercise in Jacksonville Beach, Chef Melinda decided to indulge her passion and renew her interest in the culinary arts. With experience ranging from working in the Executive Dining Room in the Bank of America Tower with Chef Robbet Bouman to being chosen to be involved with the Food Network, Chef Melinda Foley has the lighthearted flair to bring your new recipes to life!
Be sure to check back in for updated recipes, new twists on holiday favorites, and Chef Melinda's special ability to make your cooking fun and delicious!

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Chef Melinda's Recipes

Eggs Benedict

This wonderful breakfast favorite can be put together in thirty minutes and pleases all! You can change it up with different meats, seafood, and fish.

Grilled Bacon Meatloaf - Dec Winner!

Carol Foster, with CH2M Hill Engineering, won the Dec Florida Mom / Big T's recipe contest! When I read this, I could smell the bacon cooking on the open grill.

Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Who knew carrots and cake could tastes so good together? This recipe is wonderful for the holidays and stays fresh for days.

Peppermint Bark

This recipe is fairly quick and easy. You can multitask around the house while making it. It is great to take to any party anytime of the year and is far less expensive than purchasing from gourmet companies.

Oreo Chuckles - Nov Winner!

Amy Lannen from Mayo Clinic submitted this delectably sweet recipe. Amy states, "They're supposed to be Truffles but my niece and nephew can't say that so they call them chuckles, which I find very cute!

Camping Chili

Legend has it that the original chili recipe was put on paper in the 17th century by Sister Mary of Agreda of Spain. She became known as "the lady in blue" as the original chili recipe spread throughout the new world.

Florida Key Lime Pie

Key lime pie is an American dessert made of key lime juice, egg yolks, and sweetened condensed milk in a pie crust. The traditional conch version utilizes the egg whites and has a meringue topping.
Win a $50 Gift certificate to Big T's SteakHouse
Please click to email over your recipe and contact information!
Winner announced 12-31-08
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