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Brown Butter Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

August 7, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Has school started back yet for you? Here in Tennessee it started yesterday. I realize this was the first time in over 20 years that I didn't have any boys in school!! My youngest, Cannon graduated last May and is about to head off on a mission for our church in a couple of weeks. CRAZY!! Our last one is about to leave the nest! Who will eat all these cookies now?!! When I did have

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Filed Under: Cookies, oats Tagged With: cookies, dessert, oats, raisins

Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

July 29, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are one of the most requested baked goods in our family. Whenever my boys come home for a visit, this is one of the recipes I always make. They are devoured and gone in no time!! There’s something about the flavor of lemon that feels like pure sunshine in a bite. Add a touch of poppy seed crunch and wrap it all in a tender, buttery scone, and you’ve got yourself

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Filed Under: Breads, Lemon, scones Tagged With: baking, lemon, poppyseed, scones

Korean Beef Bowls

July 5, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Looking for a dinner that’s healthy, fast, and full of flavor? Let me introduce you to these Korean Beef Bowls—a fresh twist on a classic, packed with savory-sweet ground beef, crisp pickled vegetables, and a creamy sauce that will have everyone asking for seconds. I am headed to Utah this week to babysit my grandsons and I know my other kids and family will be coming over to hang out. I am

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Beef, cabbage, Carrots, cucumbers, Gluten Free Tagged With: Asian, beef, bowls, gluten free, pickled

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

June 24, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

It seems like in the summer you always have a reason to bake cookies (pool days, movie nights, backyard barbecues or just a houseful of kids hanging around) and these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies just fit the bill perfectly. If you’re a fan of peanut butter and chocolate (and who isn’t?), these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are about to become your new favorite

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Filed Under: Cookies, Peanut Butter Tagged With: chocolate and peanut butter, cookies, dessert, peanut butter

Cucumber Salad

June 14, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Cool and Crisp: Easy Cucumber Salad for Summer When the weather warms up and you're craving something light, fresh, and incredibly easy to prepare, this Cucumber Salad is the answer. It's a timeless classic — cool, crunchy cucumbers tossed with a bright, tangy dressing that makes it perfect as a side dish for barbecues, potlucks, or weeknight dinners. It just hits the spot for me! This

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Filed Under: cucumbers, Gluten Free, onion, Salads, Summer Tagged With: cucumber, gluten free, salad, summer food, vegetables

Easter Menu Ideas

April 17, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

What kind of Easter gathering are you having this year?A lovely brunch or an evening dinner?  Or both? I have some wonderful Easter menu ideas for you either way that will help make your celebrations special and delicious! If you are hosting a brunch, here are some fun recipes or check out even more in our Breakfast and Brunch page here. Some of my very favorites are the endless

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Filed Under: Dinner Party, Easter, Melanie, Menu Ideas Tagged With: Brunch, Easter, menu planning

Cadbury Egg Oatmeal Cookies

April 15, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Last month we visited my son and his sweet little family in Twin Falls Idaho. My daughter in-law who is a fantastic cook had made lots of different kinds of Cookes and had them in the freezer. Every night my son would grab a variety for us to enjoy while we watched March Madness basketball or a movie. They were seriously all fantastic...but I think our favorite this time were these delicious

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Filed Under: Cookies, Easter

Cheeseburger Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

April 3, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

My boys (and husband) are all BIG time fans of a classic cheeseburgers, and none of them get very excited about salads usually...but this cheeseburger salad with honey mustard dressing just might be their favorite salad ever! This salad is simply a lighter less heavy way to enjoy the wonderful flavors that you crave in a burger. I have found this cheeseburger salad with honey mustard dressing

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Filed Under: Beef, Bowls, Salads

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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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