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Honey-Lime Chicken Enchiladas

May 4, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 17 Comments

I am bringing one of our most popular recipes out of the archives in honor of 'Cinco de Mayo' tomorrow. My sister Brittany made these awesome Honey Lime Enchiladas for me after I had my 5th baby. I remember thinking they were the BEST enchiladas I had every eaten!  Even now, almost 13 years later, I still love them and think of her and her sweet act of service, every time I make them!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Enchiladas, Latin Tagged With: chicken, enchiladas, latin, mexican food

Overnight Sourdough Pancakes or Waffles

April 27, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Sourdough pancakes

Happy Monday sweet friends! I am so excited to share this wonderful and simple recipe for Overnight Sourdough pancakes or waffles.  They are a new family favorite!   This whole Corona Virus pandemic has been strange and difficult in many ways, but I am thankful for the extra time at home with my family.  We have all of our boys home now, including my oldest son and his wife.  It is wonderful to

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Filed Under: Pancakes and Crepes, Sourdough, Waffles Tagged With: breakfast, Brunch, pancakes, sourdough, waffles

Greek Chicken Marinade for Gyros

April 21, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 3 Comments

Greek Chicken

With summer coming on, I have added this Greek Chicken Marinade for Gyros (pronounced YEE-ROH) to our menu--which by the way I am going to start posting again!  When I post my weekly menu, it really helps me stay on track!  Lately I have been a bit of slacker with menu planning and our evening/dinner has suffered:)  So I am getting back on track!  I know this Greek Chicken

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Filed Under: Chicken, Melanie Tagged With: chicken, greek food, Grilled meat

Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

April 8, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Citrus Salad close up

Happy Spring Everyone!  I thought this pretty Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing was the perfect dish to welcome in the season.  We all need some bright, nutrient dense, uplifting foods on our plates right now! How are you holding up during this time of the Covid-19 Pandemic?  Times are difficult for so many and that hurts my heart.  On one hand it feels good to be home

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Filed Under: Avocado, Gluten Free, onion, Orange, Salads Tagged With: avocado, greens, healthy eating, poppy Seed, pumpkin seeds, salad, sunflower seeds

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

March 16, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

Hello sweet friends, How are you faring during this crazy time of all these coronavirus precautions?  Have your local schools been closed?  Ours have and so have both of my older sons college campuses.  It feels very strange. I am thankful though that these closures will hopefully contain the virus and save many lives. In the mean time we will all have plenty of time home to try new recipes for

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Filed Under: chicken, Instant Pot, Soups Tagged With: chicken, comfort food, instant pot, soup

Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake

March 3, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

Let's kick off the week with some Hot Fudge Chocolate Pudding Cake, an incredibly decedent chocolate dessert that literally takes only a few minutes to make!  This recipe couldn't be easier to whip up but tastes so decedent warm from the oven with freshly whipped cream or creamy vanilla ice cream on top. But first...it all starts with a simple fudgy batter.. then a layer of sugar and cocoa,

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Filed Under: Baking, Cake, Chocolate Tagged With: cake, chocolate, dessert

The BEST Lentil Soup (vegetarian)

February 20, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

My sweet friend Stephanie shared this recipe with me and she called it "the BEST lentil soup" and honestly I have to agree!  It is super easy to make and seriously delicious!  Packed full of healthy ingredients and the perfect amount of spices.  My favorite part and really the secret to this soup is the finishing touch of lemon right at the end. It brightens the whole soup up

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, lentil, Soups, Vegetarian

Instant Pot Refried Beans

February 7, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Refried Beans

I have been making these easy Instant Pot refried beans a lot lately and I LOVE them!  Have you tried this method for cooking beans yet?  Wow--beans usually take so long to cook but this is really fast and easy!!  Why did I not cook them this way before?!  They turn out creamy and delicious every time!  Did you know that beans are a superfood, meaning they are super healthy for you?  Beans are

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Filed Under: Beans, Gluten Free, Instant Pot Tagged With: beans, gluten free, healthy eating, instant pot, refried beans, Whole Foods

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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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