Mel and Boys Kitchen

Asian Massaged Kale Salad

March 21, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Have you ever tried a massaged kale salad? Remember this Massaged Kale Salad recipe I shared a couple of years ago? That salad has apples, and a delicious maple vinaigrette that I love. This one is the same technique but with fun asian flavors from soy sauce and garlic. Even if you think you don't like Kale, just trust me and give these massaged kale salads a try. I think you will be pleasantly

Blueberry Cream Pie

March 13, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Did you know that this Thursday, March 14th, is "Pi" day? I have a friend who celebrates 3.14 every year with a "Pi" party! She invites all her friends to come over with their favorite pies, and they all dig in together! Doesn't that sound so fun and delicious?! This year we celebrated a little early with this Blueberry Cream pie, since I will be in Utah on 3.14. It is my oldest son Connor's

Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

March 7, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Here is that new favorite Cinnamon Roll recipe I was telling you about last week. I have made them two more times and my seminary class and family all agree---these are sooo good! I still love the Perfectly Wonderful Cinnamon Rolls found here, but that recipe makes a lot (3 dozen) and they are best eaten the day of (they dry out fast), but this new and improved recipe I am sharing today is so

Menu Plan #13

March 2, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Friday y'all! Can you tell that I am ready for SPRING to come?! I am over winter and ready to move on to warmer weathers and pretty flowers! Here is the latest menu plan (I do them weekly--but haven't posted one for awhile.). I hope this inspires your menu planning for the week! xoxo Free Printable Menu Planners found here: Monday: Buddha Bowls Tuesday: Crispy Southwest

Chickpea Bolognese Pasta

February 27, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Have you ever had a hearty and comforting bowl of Bolognese pasta? It really is the perfect dish for these colder winter months when you are craving something warm and filling. Bolognese sauces are thick, super flavorful and usually chuck full of meat (ground beef, sausage etc). This vegetarian version uses chopped chickpeas instead and I know that may sound strange, but trust me it works

Hippie Banana Bread

February 20, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello sweet friends, Today is cold, blustery and raining buckets here in Tennessee which feels like the PERFECT day to stay home and do some baking! This Hippy Banana Bread was what I chose to make and I am so glad that I did! We are big fans of banana bread as you can see from all the recipes that I have shared here! We like the classic traditional version, whole wheat , Nutella, peanut

Chocolate Valentine Cookies

February 11, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Love is in the air this week! I just baked a batch of these fun Chocolate Valentine Cookies to send to my son serving a mission for our church in Texas. The Valentine colored M&Ms really stand out and look cute with a chocolate cookie background! I love how they stay moist, which makes them perfect for sending. My family loves these Reeses Chewy Chocolate cookies and I like to change the

Crispy Roasted Chickpeas

February 6, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Have you tried roasted chickpeas yet? If you haven't I HIGHLY suggest you do and soon! It took me awhile to try them, but once I did....BOOM they became my new favorite healthy snack! So easy, incredibly good for you ( a great way to get in some heart healthy beans into your diet), and super delicious! Even my husband likes them and he usually does not love chickpeas. That is a win! You have