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Creamy Ranch Chicken over Rice

January 19, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

My cute daughter-in-law, Makinlee made this wonderful Creamy Ranch Chicken over Rice for our family and EVERYONE loved it!  The best part about this recipe she says, is how easy it is to make.  Simply place some chicken breasts or chicken thighs in a crockpot, sprinkle on a package of dry ranch dressing mix, a little pepper and a block of cream cheese. Let it cook during in the day and come home

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Filed Under: Chicken, Cream Cheese, crockpot, Gluten Free, Uncategorized Tagged With: chicken, comfort food, crockpot, slow cooker

Instant Pot Butter Chicken

January 5, 2021 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Recipe Source:  adapted from Jo Cooks

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Filed Under: chicken, Chicken, Gluten Free, Indian, Instant Pot, Rice Tagged With: chicken, indian food, instant pot

Cranberry Cake with Cream Sauce

December 22, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

This Cranberry Cake with Cream Sauce is the PERFECT Christmas dessert. Sweet, tangy cranberries in a buttery cake with a fabulous crispy top and topping it off with most wonderful cream sauce.  I plan to serve this on Christmas after our glazed ham and classic potatoes gratin dinner.   It will be perfect.  I can make the cake and cream sauce ahead of time making it a breeze to serve on the big

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Filed Under: Cake, Christmas, Cranberries

Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Scones

November 29, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Scones

 Well hello again! Are you in the mood for one more delicious pumpkin recipe?  I hope so, because these Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Scones are pretty incredible.  At least my husband and boys think so!  They devoured them and have begged me to make them again soon!  Which I will soon now that all the Thanksgiving cooking and baking is over. How was your Thanksgiving? I hope it was nice!  The year

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Filed Under: Baking, Quick Bread, scones Tagged With: cinnamon, pumpkin, scones

Blender Banana Oat Muffins (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)

November 6, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello Friends, How is life treating you?  I hope you are all doing well during this strange pandemic we are living in.  I hope you and your families are staying healthy.  Times like this can feel overwhelming and frustrating, but one thing that has given me a sense of control is feeding my family healthy food. I believe that what we put in on our bodies is critical to our physical and mental

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Filed Under: Banana, Gluten Free, Muffins, Oatmeal Tagged With: banana, dairy free, gluten free, gluten free baking, healthy eating, muffins

Easy and Healthy Halloween Party Food for Kids

October 30, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Halloween this week! I wanted to quickly share some SUPER cute (and easy no bake) healthy Halloween party food ideas for kids!  With all the treats and candy that they will be getting it is nice to have some fun food ideas that are actually nutritious!  I am now teaching preschool and these were a BIG hit with my 3 year old class! Mandarin Jack o Lanterns Aren't these so cute?!  They

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Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: halloween, healthy, no bake, party food

Giant Ginger Spice Cookies

September 29, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Have you ever had the Giant Ginger Spice Cookies from the popular New York City Bakery, City Cakes?  You know my love for the cookies at the famous New York City Levain Bakery (and my copy cat recipes), but I have not been to City Cakes bakery yet. You better believe I will when I make it to the Big Apple again when this darn pandemic is over! I can't wait! In the meantime, I will

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Filed Under: Cookies, Uncategorized Tagged With: cookies, Gingersnaps, NYC food

Easy Skillet Meatballs and Marinara

September 22, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Easy Skillet Meatballs and Marinara is the perfect recipe for family dinner on a busy weeknight.  It comes together fast and tastes delicious!  I like to double the meatballs and flash freeze half for next time.  I do this by placing the uncooked shaped meatballs  on a parchment lined cookie sheet and freezing them.  Once frozen I place them in a bag.  When you want to use them, simply allow more

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Filed Under: Beef, Italian, Pork Tagged With: comfort food, italian, meatballs

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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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