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Crispy Marshmallow Cookies (like Costco)

December 6, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever wandered through Costco, and tried one of their delicious crispy marshmallow cookies, and thought “Hmmm I wonder if I could make these at home…”—you’re in the right place. These Brown Butter Crispy Marshmallow Cookies are a homemade love letter to that iconic chewy-crisp texture, with even more flavor thanks to golden brown butter, toasted marshmallows, and crunchy pockets of Rice

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Filed Under: Christmas, Cookies, copycat Tagged With: cookies, copycat recipe, dessert, holiday baking

Thanksgiving Menu Ideas

November 20, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Happy (almost) Thanksgiving everyone!  Do you need some Thanksgiving menu ideas to make your game plan and create a shopping list?I thought I would share some of my favorite recipes to help with your planning!  Since the turkey is the star of the show, let's start there! Turkey:    My favorite method creates a Perfect Roast Turkey And if you're using a turkey

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Filed Under: Melanie, Thanksgiving Tagged With: thanksgiving, thanksgiving recipe roundup

Tres Leches Cake

November 13, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for the best tres leches cake recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This easy and authentic version is light, fluffy, and soaked in a rich blend of three milks — evaporated, sweetened condensed, and whole milk — for the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess. Topped with a billowy layer of whipped cream, this classic Latin American dessert is simple to make and guaranteed

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Filed Under: Cake Tagged With: cake, dessert, Mexican, strawberries, whipped cream

Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos

November 5, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

There’s just something about shrimp tacos that makes any day feel like a little celebration. Best of all, these Honey Lime Shrimp Tacos are sweet, tangy, smoky, and fresh—everything you want in a quick weeknight dinner! It is getting cold here this last week and of course some cozy soups have been on the menu, but we still crave tacos regularly! I think tacos might be my favorite food!

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Filed Under: Cilantro, Gluten Free, Quick Dinner Ideas, Seafood, Shrimp Tagged With: quick dinner, seafood, shrimp, tacos

Sourdough Apple Fritter Muffins

October 16, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

If fall had a flavor, I think it would taste just like these Sourdough Apple Fritter Muffins. They are the most tender muffins swirled with spiced apples, topped with a wonderful crumble topping and a light glaze. I have already made them several times this fall and my husband has proclaimed them his favorite muffins ever! In the South I keep hoping my fall baking will bring on the cooler temps

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Filed Under: Apples, Muffins, Sourdough Tagged With: apples, fall baking, muffins, sourdough

Pumpkin Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 30, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

How is your fall so far? Here in the South it is still HOT, but that doesn't stop me from baking! For me, nothing says fall quite like pumpkin treats fresh from the oven and these Pumpkin Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies take it to the next level. With nutty browned butter, rich chocolate chips, and just the right amount of warm spice, they’re the perfect blend of cozy, rich, and

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Filed Under: Cookies, Fall, Pumpkin Tagged With: browned butter, chocolate chips, cookies, fall baking, pumpkin, pumpkin bread

Roasted Butternut Squash, Farro & Chickpea Salad

September 23, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Some salads are light and fresh, but this one? This Roasted Butternut Squash, Farro & Chickpea Salad is hearty, cozy, and perfect for when you want something that feels like a meal. It’s loaded with roasted butternut squash, nutty farro, chickpeas, kale, caramelized shallots, and little bites of salty cheese. Toss it all together with a bright lemon-honey dressing and a sprinkle of

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Filed Under: chickpeas, Fall, Grains & Legumes, kale, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, farro, kale, lemon, salad, squash

Mini Pancake Muffins

August 23, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Last week my sweet little grandson Wesley and I made these mini pancake muffins together and they were a BIG hit with everyone! Have you ever heard of them? My friend was telling me that she loves making these for quick and easy weekday breakfasts and her kids always request them in the their lunches with a little condiment cup of maple syrup to dip them in. How fun! Wesley loved being in

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Filed Under: Muffins, Pancakes and Crepes Tagged With: breakfast, muffins, pancakes

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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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