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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

Chicken and Cornmeal Dumpling Soup

January 10, 2020 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 3 Comments

Chicken and Cornmeal Dumpling Soup

Happy New Year Friends!  Start the new decade off with some true comfort food...Chicken and Cornmeal Dumpling Soup.  I have been excited to share this recipe with y'all! Can you believe the holidays are over?  I feel like this December always goes by so fast, darn it.  I thoroughly enjoyed the whole season and loved all the fun Christmas baking ( I will miss them).  Now we are back to school,

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Filed Under: Buttermilk, Carrots, Celery, chicken, Soups Tagged With: chicken, comfort food, dumplings, soup, southern living

Easy Cilantro Lime Rice

December 3, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Tuesday sweet friends! Have you heard of 'Taco Tuesday'?  Are you on board with that?  We are are are at my house.  We love tacos so having them once a week, is fine by us!  Taco night...yes please!  We don't always have traditional tacos though. Sometimes I just make all the fixings and we put it all in a bowl.  Taco meat, beans, rice, pico de Gallo, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa,

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Grains & Legumes, Rice Tagged With: cilantro, mexican food, rice

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

November 25, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

This Cream Cheese Chicken Chili really hits the spot on a cold night!  One of my favorite soups ever is this Chicken Cream Cheese Soup. Have you made it?  It is pure comfort food and my whole family loves it. I was thinking it would be a good idea to add cream cheese to white chicken chili and boy was I right. That simple addition took my chicken chili to a whole new level.  YUM! This recipe came

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Filed Under: Beans, chicken, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Gluten Free, Soups Tagged With: beans, chili, cream cheese, soup

Scallops with Lemon Butter

November 12, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Scallops with Lemon Butter

Hello friends, I hope you are having a good week so far.  Do you need a quick meal that will wow your family but come together in just minutes?  Well this scallops with lemon butter is the perfect recipe for you!  This could not be easier to make and is seriously restaurant quality!  Although it is such a simple recipe, it could definitely be one to serve for special

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Lemon, Seafood Tagged With: lemon, quick dinner, seafood

Crustless Quiche with Blistered Tomatoes

October 18, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Crustless Quiche with Blistered Tomatoes

Happy Weekend Friends!  I have a delicious and super easy crustless quiche to share with you today, but first, I want to know...are you enjoying fall weather wherever you are? Here in the South we are finally getting some relief from the heat, enjoying the first changing leaves, and I am pretty much giddy about it! September and the first part of October were seriously record breaking

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Filed Under: Cheese, Egg Dishes, Tomato Tagged With: breakfast, Brunch, cheese, eggs, herbs, tomatoes

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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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