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1 week ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
It’s almost the first anniversary of The Perfect Bite! I do this all for you and would love to hear what you’ve found most valuable from your subscription, what you want to see more of, and what you could do without via this quick survey. Thank you for being part of this incredible community—I’m so happy you’re here. I don’t know about you, but I wish I could put my puffer coat away. We’re ready for family bike rides and farmer’s market hauls.
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1 week ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
My daughter is going to sleepaway camp for the first time this summer. When I became a mom, I knew I wanted to give my kids the camp experience I had. Those summers shaped who I am today and I couldn’t be more excited for her. Did you know there are entire stores dedicated to camp stuff?! You have to make an appointment and then you go and they tell you everything you “need” to buy.
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2 weeks ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
It’s almost the first anniversary of The Perfect Bite! I do this all for you and would love to hear what you’ve found most valuable from your subscription, what you want to see more of, and what you could do without via this quick survey. Thank you for being part of this incredible community—I’m so happy you’re here. Over the past week, I’ve been trying to embrace the good happening around me.
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2 weeks ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
There’s one question I’m asked with almost every recipe I post. That yellow powder (“nooch”) is nutritional yeast. It’s vegan, cheesy, creamy, and the perfect way to add extra nutrients and flavor. Today I’m sharing two of my favorite recipes with nooch: one, the dressing I would drink, and two, crispy tofu, which is crunchy without dredging (and GF/DF). Plus I’m sharing a brief explainer of why this ingredient will be your new pantry go-to, too. It’s Sephora sale time.
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3 weeks ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
Passover is in a little over a week and I still don’t know what we’re doing. My kids have a dance competition and we won’t find out their schedule until a few days before. And that’s my life as a dance mom. 😅Here’s what I do know: we’ll be with my parents, we’ll eat matzo ball soup, we’ll have a Seder, and there will be a lot of veggies. Because you always ask for more vegetarian/veggie-packed recipes, today I’ve put together a Passover menu filled with delicious vegetables.
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3 weeks ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
Warm weather hosting is almost back, with Passover, Easter, and Mother’s Day right around the corner, and barbecues coming after that. No matter what season it is, hosting does not have to make you crazy. I repeat: Do not drive yourself crazy!!Today I’m reminding you of some of my tried-and-true hosting tips to make having people over a joy, not a burden. As long as there’s delicious food—which there will be, duh—and good vibes, everyone will have a great time.
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1 month ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
I get it—eggs are expensive. But for what they add to meals, they’re worth it. (Can you tell I went to L’Oréal this week?) An egg can turn a bowl of veggies into a satisfying meal that keeps you full all afternoon. Poach or cook it over easy so the yolk adds a creamy, delicious sauce to take it to the next level. When you think of all you’re saving by eating leftovers from the night before, those eggs don’t seem as expensive after all.
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1 month ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
This salad is the reason I married my husband. (If you’ve made it, you understand.)It’s my favorite lunch when I’m working from home, and it pops up on Wednesdays in Substack a lot because I genuinely make it all the time. It’s so easy to make smaller or bigger portions based on the crowd size. And you can eat it in so many ways—what I’m sharing with you today!Love you, bye ✌️ Off to make my new favorite snack. After I shared my lemon juicer last week on stories, it sold out on Amazon.
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1 month ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
It’s not possible for me to post videos of every recipe I make. When my kids are hungry and I need to get dinner on the table, the last thing I have time to do is write the recipe and film myself making it. (Moms, you get it.)So today I’m sharing the meals I eat behind-the-scenes—what I eat when you’re not looking. These are my tried-and-true favorite recipes and snacks that feed my whole family. They’re delicious, nutritious, and quick to prepare.
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1 month ago | 
theperfectbite.bakedbymelissa.com | Melissa Ben-Ishay
More salads, veggie recipes, and healthy, easy meals with simple ingredients. Ask and you shall receive!You all LOVE your vegetables—specifically, finely chopped veggies dressed in the most delicious dressings. (How could you not?) I love hearing from you in comments, DMs, and the reader survey about recipes you want to see more of, and today we’re going all in with a veggie-packed meal plan.
