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Weekly Menu Plan #1

September 23, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello Friends, I am starting a new series with this Weekly Menu Plan #1 . Every week I will post a new plan for the week with delicious dinner ideas, a breakfast ideas and snack ideas with the recipe links of course! It is my hope that this will help 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

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

Crazy Feta Dip

September 21, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Have you heard of Cava? Cava is a healthy Mediterranean fast-casual chain similar to Chipotle. I feel like It has gained a lot of popularity recently, thanks to their delicious and quick pick-up mezze bowls, warm pita wraps, falafel, and dips. You are served wonderful Mediterranean food in a 'walk through a line and choose your base/protein/toppings' style. Their bowls are filled with

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Filed Under: Cheese, copycat, Dips & Spreads, Mediterranean Tagged With: cheese, copycat, dips, feta, mediterranean

Cowboy (coffee) Cake

September 15, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Hello Friends, I have been working hard getting this website cleaned up so hopefully all the posts that were not loading properly will now. If you come across a problem--please shoot ne an email or leave me a comment. I originally posted Cowboy (coffee) Cake recipe back in 2009 and felt in needed to come out of the archives! This cowboy cake (coffee cake) is a family favorite and was a staple

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Filed Under: Buttermilk, Coffeecake, Melanie Tagged With: baking, breakfast, Brunch, coffee cake

The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie

September 10, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 18 Comments

***I decided to repost and rename this tried and true, seriously BEST chocolate chip cookie recipe so it would be easier to find on my blog. It was originally posted years ago as "new and improved classic chocolate chip cookies"*** Anyone who knows me, can vouch that I am a COOKIE person.  Seriously a good cookie is my favorite treat, hands down!  Since I love cookies AND I am the mother of 5

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Cookies, Melanie Tagged With: best recipes, chocolate chip cookies, chocolate chips, cookies, dessert

Baked Ziti

September 7, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

When it comes to classic Italian comfort food, few dishes can compete with the mouthwatering goodness of baked ziti. This hearty and satisfying pasta dish combines perfectly cooked ziti noodles with the rich flavors of Italian sausage, creamy ricotta cheese, and zesty marinara sauce. This is a recipe I love to have in my arsenal because it is easy to make ahead of time and store in the fridge

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Filed Under: Cheese, Italian, Pasta, Pork Tagged With: cheese, comfort food, italian, pasta, sausage

Grandma’s French Bread

August 25, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 25 Comments

This wonderful recipe for Grandma's French Bread comes from my maternal Grandmother, Ruth Rice who was well known as an excellent cook and baker. This was the first recipe I shared back in 2008 when I started blogging (then called 'The Sisters Cafe'). I thought it was time for the post to by updated with some new pictures! I cherish my sweet Grandmas's fabulous recipes and love to share them

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Filed Under: Grandma's Recipes, Melanie, Yeast Breads Tagged With: baking, bread, comfort food, Grandma's Recipes

The BEST Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

August 23, 2023 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

The BEST Banana Bread--no joke! I know, I know, calling this recipe the best chocolate chip banana bread is a big claim, but I am not kidding when I say, it really is true!! Few treats epitomize comfort and indulgence as perfectly as a slice of moist, flavorful banana bread studded with melty chocolate chips. When I visited NYC a couple of years ago, my cute niece took me to this darling cafe

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Filed Under: Baking, Banana, Quick Bread Tagged With: banana, banana bread, chocolate chip, quick bread

Instant Pot Egg Bites

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

What are Instant Pot Egg Bites? Have you ever tried Starbucks sous vide egg bites? I did once when one of my cute preschoolers gave me a Starbucks gift card. Since I don't drink coffee, I was drawn to the food part of the menu and found these. They are delicious! Light, fluffy and full of flavor. Of course I wanted to re create them in my kitchen and so I did some recipe testing. Don't

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Filed Under: Cheese, Egg Dishes, Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Meal Prep Tagged With: breakfast, cheese, egg, instant pot, meal prep

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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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