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Pumpkin Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

September 30, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

How is your fall so far? Here in the South it is still HOT, but that doesn't stop me from baking! For me, nothing says fall quite like pumpkin treats fresh from the oven and these Pumpkin Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies take it to the next level. With nutty browned butter, rich chocolate chips, and just the right amount of warm spice, they’re the perfect blend of cozy, rich, and

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Filed Under: Cookies, Fall, Pumpkin Tagged With: browned butter, chocolate chips, cookies, fall baking, pumpkin, pumpkin bread

Roasted Butternut Squash, Farro & Chickpea Salad

September 23, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Some salads are light and fresh, but this one? This Roasted Butternut Squash, Farro & Chickpea Salad is hearty, cozy, and perfect for when you want something that feels like a meal. It’s loaded with roasted butternut squash, nutty farro, chickpeas, kale, caramelized shallots, and little bites of salty cheese. Toss it all together with a bright lemon-honey dressing and a sprinkle of

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Filed Under: chickpeas, Fall, Grains & Legumes, kale, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: cheese, farro, kale, lemon, salad, squash

Mini Pancake Muffins

August 23, 2025 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Last week my sweet little grandson Wesley and I made these mini pancake muffins together and they were a BIG hit with everyone! Have you ever heard of them? My friend was telling me that she loves making these for quick and easy weekday breakfasts and her kids always request them in the their lunches with a little condiment cup of maple syrup to dip them in. How fun! Wesley loved being in

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Filed Under: Muffins, Pancakes and Crepes Tagged With: breakfast, muffins, pancakes

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

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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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