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No Bake Energy Balls

May 27, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

These No Bake Energy Balls have been our favorite snack the last few months.  My boys LOVE them and I love that they are full of healthy clean ingredients (mostly--you could add dark chocolate chips instead of the mini M&Ms but they wouldn't be as colorful or fun!).  I have made protein poppers before and these are similar but do not have any added protein powder.   I have two

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Filed Under: Coconut, Gluten Free, Nuts, Oatmeal, Oatmeal and Granola, Peanut Butter, snacks Tagged With: almonds, coconut, energy balls, no bake, oatmeal, peanut butter, snacks

Whole Wheat Brown Sugar Muffins

May 10, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

These whole wheat brown muffins are an "oldie but a goodie" recipe that my sister Erin shared with me years ago. It was once on our blog but somehow got lost. A reader emailed me requesting it so I did a little digging and found it again for her! This is a sweet basic muffin that comes together quick and tastes great! I have a wheat grinder so I like to make them with freshly ground wheat

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One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

May 6, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

One Pot Creamy Garlic Pasta

Happy Wednesday everyone!  How is your week going?  We are plugging away (mostly at home) during this strange pandemic/quarantine time. I will say, family dinners are really nice right now. We are all home and can enjoy a relaxed meal together every night.  That is one thing I have really enjoyed during all this craziness.  One of our favorite meals lately has been this One Pot Creamy Garlic

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Filed Under: Cheese, kale, Pasta Tagged With: cream, garlic, kale, pasta, quick dinner, quick dinner recipe

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

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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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