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Browned Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

October 23, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Last week I traveled to Utah for my sweet daughter-in-law Whitney's baby shower. It was so fun to be there and a part of the celebration of her and the new baby girl that is on the way (coming January 2024). These Browned Butter Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies were one of the cookies I made for the Fall themed shower and they turned out so delicious! I think the key is the browned butter in the batter

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Filed Under: Cookies, Oatmeal, Pumpkin Tagged With: cookies, oats, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice

Weekly Menu Plan #5

October 21, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello friends, I hope you are enjoying these menu plans and it is helping make your life a bit easier. I would love to hear from you and value your feedback via comments on my blog, email or through social media.  I am on Instagram here, Facebook here and Pinterest here. Let's connect! I hope you have a great week filled with good meals that gather your family together. Free

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Filed Under: Menu Ideas, Menu Plan, Weekly Menu Tagged With: dinner ideas, meal planning, weekly menu

Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce

October 19, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Have you ever needed a can of enchilada sauce for a recipe and realize you don't have one? That happened to me and instead of going to the store, I decide it would be easier to just make some homemade red enchilada sauce. I did a little research and was surprised at how easy it is to make, and was surprised at how fantastic it turns out! Honestly, I don't think I will ever go back to buying

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Filed Under: Latin, Sauce Tagged With: latin, mexican food, red sauce, sauce

Picnic Cake

October 16, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 3 Comments

This Picnic Cake is such a unique, simple to make and incredibly tasty cake. It is an old fashioned recipe with a base of oats. I personally love the combination of chocolate, and cinnamon flavors, it reminds me of Mexican hot chocolate. Of course if you are not a fan of cinnamon you can easily leave it out. I just love it, myself! The best part (other than how easy it is to prepare) is the

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Filed Under: Cake, Chocolate, Melanie, Oatmeal Tagged With: baking, cake, chocolate cake, chocolate chips, dessert, oatmeal

Weekly Menu Plan #4

October 14, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Hello friends, I hope you are having a good weekend.  I am currently in Utah for a baby shower for my first grand daughter (due this January). I am enjoying time with my two sons and their wives and my two darling grand sons, who live "out west" as we say in the South. We  have been baking cookies and rolls for the shower.  We made the Gourmet S'mores Cookies (a family

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Filed Under: Menu Ideas, Menu Plan, Weekly Menu Tagged With: dinner ideas, meal planning, weekly menu

Zesty Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Couscous Salad

October 13, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

If you're searching for a fun, yummy and healthy lunch that's bursting with flavors, look no further. This Zesty Lime Sweet Potato and Black Bean Couscous Salad is not just a feast for your taste buds but also a nutritional powerhouse. Drizzled with a mouthwatering lime cilantro dressing, it is a refreshing and satisfying dish that's perfect for a meal on its own or as a side with chicken, salmon

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Filed Under: Cilantro, Grains & Legumes, Lime, Salads & Sides, sweet potatoes, Vegetarian Tagged With: salad, sweet potato

Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins

October 11, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

Fall is in the air, and there's no better way to celebrate the season than with a batch of homemade Pumpkin Oat Streusel Muffins. These muffins are the perfect blend of warm spices, creamy pumpkin, and a delightful streusel topping that will have you reaching for seconds. They are hands down my favorite fall muffin and I actually make them all winter. They are just a perfectly cozy muffin to

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Filed Under: Halloween, Melanie, Muffins, Nuts, Pumpkin, Thanksgiving Tagged With: muffins, pumpkin, streusel

Smash Burger Tacos with Special Sauce

October 9, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

I tried these Smash Burger Tacos with special sauce that went viral on TikTOk this year, and my family LOVED them! We decided they were a fun combination of 'Shake Shack' and 'Taco Bell'! They are a marriage of the best elements of two beloved classics: the juicy, flavorful smash burger and the handheld convenience of a taco. The idea of smashing a burger patty flat on the griddle until it was

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Filed Under: Beef, Beef Tagged With: burgers, ground beef, pickled onions, smash burgers, tacos

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Hi! I’m Melanie, a Wife, Mother and now a Grandma (Mimi)!  My goal is to help YOU gather your family and friends together, one great recipe at a time!

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I developed my love of cooking at an early age “helping” my Mom bake cookies, make dinner, and knead bread. She had quite the well of patience! She is the one that taught me about measurements, leavening agents, egg-washes, the basic white sauce, and numerous other mysteries of the kitchen!  I cherish the memories I have of learning to cook at her side. Thank you Mom! You instilled in me a respect for work as well as a joy in creating delicious things. I love you! xoxo

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