Dishing with Donna

Carnivores versus Vegans versus Pescatarians .... what do you do when your own family members eat differently?   Well welcome to my family.  We have at least one of each.  This puts my husband's Chef skills to the test!  He and I have learned how to cater to the vegan in our family while still enjoying the meals and dishes ourselves.  Here is a quick snapshot of how we make that happen, with a quick su...

Get ready to salivate because Donna's hubby is an Executive Chef and he joins her in studio to talk about his absolute favorite food ... steak!  This mouthwatering conversation will get you hungry as you learn about which cuts of meat work best for a grill versus which types of steak cook best on a pan or in the oven.  Chef Herb offers some tips on how to cook more efficiently while getting more creative on your basic ste...

This podcast just got a makeover!  Donna welcomes you back to the new variety entertainment show for anyone who loves to eat, loves to cook, loves to laugh, and enjoys some good table conversations.  Cheers to this kickoff episode where Donna shares with you the actual audio footage of when she first met her husband, an Executive Chef and former Food Network Star personality.   Their exchange in meeting one anot...

Let's go crazy, let's get nuts!  Join co-hosts Donna Mesa and Chef Megan for this delightful food conversation as they explore our world full nuts...and seeds.  Nuts and seeds and are a powerful addition to any healthy lifestyle so time to chime in.  They will be dishing about fun facts along with their favorite recipes to get those nutritious little power foods into your everyday diet. Some have called Chef Megan a ...

So what is this juicing thing all about?  Join Chef Megan as she dishes with Donna about the difference between juicing vs. blended smoothies and beyond!  You've heard about all those fruits and vegetables that can go through a juice extractor to give you a vitamin-rich elixir to help navigate through a healthier day.   Donna shares her first experience with a 3-day juice "cleanse" and lived to tell about it!&nb...

It is the National Day of the Mushroom!  Chef Megan and Donna believe there is definitely something to 'shroom about!  As an underrated superfood, the mushroom has earned its new and rightful place as the "celebrity" of the produce aisle these days.  Whether you prefer delicate and subtle or meaty and savory, there are countless ways to cook these superstars of fungi!  They certainly pack a punch of antioxidants...

Join this week's food conversation with radio diva Donna and Chef Megan as this dynamic duo starts "springing into season" with fresh ideas from Mother Nature.  Discover how easy meal prep can be when using the fresh produce that springtime has to offer!  Find out what is in season and what kinds of delicious dishes you can make to keep it light and springy all season long!   

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Spring is emerging and we are getting excited about this upcoming grilling season!  Join Donna and Chef Megan as they spill about their favorite recipes for grilling up some fun for the season!   Donna brings some of her hubby's Island Wings from the cookout and Megan dives right in!  Don't forget about your fruit and veggie options for really great grilling while keeping your veg-head family and friends happy f...

What's the perfect recipe for combining food culture and entertainment?  Movies, of course!  Join Chef Megan and Donna as they share their favorite films about the love of food and the art of cooking in a fun conversation that is entertaining in itself.  Do you recognize these movie quotes;  "I'm in love. I'm having a relationship with my pizza"  or  "Julia, you are the butter to my bread and the breat...

Snacking is an essential part of our everyday life!  Sometimes it is good and sometimes it is not so good.  With so many people working from home and kids at home with online school, 'snack attacks' and 'snaccidents' are something we may also experience on a regular basis.  Listen in as Chef Megan and Donna share their easy snacking ideas along with their quick-witted humor as they highlight the importance of mindful...

Do canned foods still deliver the goods?  Find out for yourself when Chef Megan and Donna uncover the best reasons to stock your pantry with these easily accessible, long-term shelf life foods.  Which canned foods are the most useful to have on hand?  Which dishes can you whip up on the fly when you've got certain canned foods in your pantry?  And lastly, why is Napoleon Bonaparte an important role in National C...

Happy Valentines Day!  It's a day to celebrate LOVE, loving your significant other, loving your family and friends, and even loving yourself!  What is one of the most popular things to do on Valentines Day?  It's to enjoy a special dinner together.  So join Chef Megan and Donna as they walk you through the steps of 2 fabulous and simple dinner ideas you can make for your special someone.   Come fall in...

Every year the food industry professionals predict what fabulous new trends we will see, taste, and experience in our food culture.  What are some of these changes and how will they affect your lifestyle this year?  Join Chef Megan and Donna as they take you along their edible journey in this fun, unique food conversation.  They are certainly enjoying what the future holds in this trending food world with their light...

It's time to play in the kitchen!  Do you want to get out of your comfort zone and discover new simple ways to cook some of your favorite foods?  This episode can do just that!  Join Donna and Chef Megan as they actually taste each other's favorite ways to prepare Brussels Sprouts and share simple techniques for cooking them in creative and yummy new ways that even a picky doubter can learn to like.  We also dis...

Hallelujah, it's a new year!   And what's the first thing you usually think of when January hits?  RESOLUTIONS, baby.  Join Chef Megan and Donna as they tackle some of the most common resolutions versus a new wave of thinking outside the box in terms of creating new resolutions for 2021.  Need to read a book?  Grow a plant?  Organize your life?  Well Megan and Donna can talk you through it, a...

We are saying ADIOS, SAYONARA, ARRIVEDERCI, AU REVOIR, and BUH BYE  to one of the strangest years ever, as Chef Megan and Donna recap so many of the changes in 2020 which turned into the "new normal" for us all.   Share in the conversation which highlights everything from the boom of zoom, to curbside pickup, to refocusing on family time and family meals, learning to cook, restaurant protocol, and much more!  &n...

It's Christmas week!   Time to eat, drink, and be merry!  Join Donna and Chef Megan as they entertain you with their thoughts and experiences with not-so-yummy Christmas classics, walk you through some fabulous festive party platter ideas for the kiddos, as well as laugh through another surprise Live tasting experience, and of course - share valuable food knowledge as always.  2020 has been a Grinch ... So don't...