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Indian Mango Dal (sweet and spicy lentils)

January 24, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Alright, I am so excited to share this Indian Mango Dal (sweet and spicy lentils) with you today!  It is such a unique and seriously delicious recipe!  I recently learned that dal (or dhal) is a very common dish with many different varieties,  that is made all across India. The basic dish contains lentils or other legumes flavored with aromatics and spices. Here, I used a blend of three lentils

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Indian, lentil, mango, Soups, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Tagged With: indian food, lentil, mango, soup, vegetarian

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

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

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Happy Fri-yay (as my boys like to say!) This Peanut Butter Banana Bread seemed like a fun recipe to kick the weekend off with.  My family loves bananas and I buy a lot for snacks and they are a must for our daily green smoothies, but sometimes we don't use them in time. My boys are not fans of eating brown bananas and I agree with them. When the outside turns from yellow to spotty and brown, they

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Filed Under: Baking, Banana, Peanut Butter, Quick Bread Tagged With: baking, banana, banana bread, quick bread, sweet bread

Ultimate Green Sandwich

January 16, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Green Machine Sandwich

In keeping with my New Years resolution to eat a more plant based diet I have had some fun with different sandwich combinations and this Ultimate Green Sandwich is my current favorite!  I love it so much that I really look forward to lunchtime so I can make this wonderful sandwich again! Let me show you how I do it: Start with toasting some really good whole grain bread (I like Dave's Killer

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Filed Under: Avocado, Lunch, Sandwiches, Spinach, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, eat green, sandwich, spinach, vegetarian

Instant Pot Applesauce

January 9, 2019 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Instant Pot Apple Sauce

Happy 2019 everyone!  Did you have a happy holiday season?!  I hope so!  I don't know about you, but after all the indulging in Christmas goodies all month, I am ready for some wholesome, healthy foods to start out this new year. One of my resolutions, is to eat a more plant based diet.  I have always been interested in nutrition and enjoy reading the lasted research.  Have you heard of the the

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Filed Under: Apples, Instant Pot Tagged With: applesauce, cinnamon, instant pot

Southern Pimento Cheese

December 29, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Southern Pimento Cheese

 Happy Holidays! Are you enjoying your week between Christmas and New Years?  I always love this time when the hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and we can all just relax and enjoy time with our family and friends.  I love having things ready to pull out for snacks and this Southern Pimento cheese is one of our favorites! This cheese spread is a classic Southern staple

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Filed Under: Cheese, Cream Cheese, Dips & Spreads Tagged With: appetizer, cheddar, cheese, pimento, southern food, spread

Christmas Star Bread

December 20, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Christmas Star Bread

I have been so excited to share this beautiful Christmas Star Bread with you!  Isn't it pretty?  And it tastes as good as it looks!  I know it appears complicated, but it is surprisingly simple to make and I am going to show you exactly how to do it! This recipe makes two Christmas Star breads--one for you and one for a friend!  They look great in little window bakery boxes

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Christmas, Cinnamon Rolls, Yeast Breads Tagged With: baked goods, Christmas bread, cinnamon, cinnamon roll bread, star bread

Apple Cranberry Pie Deluxe

December 12, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Apple Cranberry Pie Deluxe

How is your December going so far?  I am working hard to wrap up my Christmas shopping and this weekend will start some serious Christmas baking!  What are your favorite things to make at Christmas time?  I would LOVE to hear in the comments!   If you are looking for a fun and incredibly delicious holiday dessert, I think you should try this Apple Cranberry Pie Deluxe.

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Filed Under: Apples, Cranberries, Pies and pastries Tagged With: apple pie, apples, cranberries, pie

Creamy Spinach and Pepper Pasta

December 5, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Creamy spinach and Pepper Pasta

Hello--and Happy December! This creamy spinach and pepper pasta is what is on the menu at our house tonight! But first ...I am seriously enjoying this time of year with all the beautiful decorations, twinkling lights, Christmas music and of course Hallmark movies!  My Boys just roll their eyes whenever I turn one on, but I love them!  They are the perfect background to wrapping presents and

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Filed Under: Cheese, chicken, Chicken, Cream Cheese, Italian, Pasta, Quick Dinner Ideas, Spinach Tagged With: cream cheese, pasta, quick dinner recipe, spinach

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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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