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The Best Creamy Bean Dip

December 15, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

We are headed to Utah to visit family for Christmas and attend our sweet Grandson's baby blessing.  I know there will be plenty of family time and we always need a good snack while we play games, watch a bowl game or a movie. I will definitely be making this dip---The BEST creamy bean dip ever. I am not kidding. It is so easy to make and so darn tasty!  I think the key is the cream cheese. This is

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Beverages, Beans, Cheese, Dips & Spreads Tagged With: appetizer, bean dip, beans, cheese, dips

Simple Christmas Wreath Appetizer

December 5, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Well this Simple Christmas Wreath Appetizer is actually more of a fun idea, than an actual recipe!  Hopefully this sweet little Christmas wreath made with olives, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. I put it on a bed of fresh rosemary, but you could use another herb or other greens.  This is such a fun little festive snack, and so easy to put together for your next holiday gathering. It is the

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Beverages, Christmas, Gluten Free, Hors d'œuvres Tagged With: appetizer, cheese, Christmas, olives

Apple Cider Donut Cake

November 17, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Favorite Fall Tradition Every Fall I look forward to taking a drive out into the country to find a local Apple Orchard.  I love to buy a  bag of apples, fresh pressed apple cider, and maybe the best part...a warm apple cider cinnamon sugar crusted donut!  That was the inspiration in making this Apple Cider Donut Cake, but I think the cake actually turned out better than the donuts. Sometimes the

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Filed Under: Apples, Baking, Cake Tagged With: apple, cake, donut cake, fall

Slimming Turkey Kale Soup

October 4, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Monday everyone! A new week has begun and I am here for it. I have my menu planner all filled out and ready to go.  I have a couple of new recipes that I am trying this week too, so I will share them soon, if they are good!  It is officially fall and the start of soup season, in my book.  I LOVE soup!  In the colder months, especially!  It makes a cozy dinner paired with our favorite quick

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Filed Under: Carrots, Gluten Free, kale, Soups, Turkey Tagged With: healthy, kale, soup, turkey

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Cake

September 29, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello sweet friends, How are you?  I know you are probably shocked to finally see a new post from me---it has been a hot minute (so sorry). Thank you for sticking with me!  I think I really do have the BEST and most loyal readers.  I appreciate your support and "blog" friendship. I actually have made some wonderful real life friends through this website--and I love them dearly.

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Filed Under: Buttermilk, Cake Tagged With: cake, dessert, donuts

Fresh Corn Salsa

August 26, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

 This summer Whitney (my soon to be second daughter in law) and I made this wonderful Fresh Corn Salsa.  It is pretty much the epitome of SUMMER.  Don't be turned off with all the chopping, just grab a friend or family member to be with you, or put on some of your favorite music.   All the chopping gave us plenty of time to visit and laugh.  It was super fun to make and

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Filed Under: Avocado, Cilantro, corn, cucumber, Dips & Spreads, Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Lime, onion, Tomato, Vegetarian Tagged With: appetizer, corn, salsa, summer salad

Zucchini Crumb Cake

August 18, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

This delicious Zucchini Crumb Cake made with home grown zucchinis makes me very happy.  This summer my little backyard garden has flourished, which was a big surprise, since the last few years it has been pitiful.  I plant zucchini every year and normally get a couple of nice zucchinis before the plant dies, but not this year!  I have seriously a fridge full of zucchini, it is coming out my ears

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Filed Under: Baking, Cake, Coffeecake, Fall, Zucchini Tagged With: breakfast, coffee cake, crumb cake, summer treats, zucchini

Eggroll in a Bowl

August 4, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Eggroll in a bowl

Hello Friends! I hope you are having a great summer!  It is flying by for me. We are currently in Utah for a family reunion and enjoying every minute!  Great food, fun activities and lots of sweet family time...it is the perfect end to our summer.  Can you believe that we start school next week back in Tennessee?!  Yikes. I am not sure that I am ready for that!  But, I

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Filed Under: Asian, cabbage, Carrots, Gluten Free, Pork, Quick Dinner Ideas, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asian, Cabbage, low carb, pork

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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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