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Egg and Grits Breakfast Bowl

June 22, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Have you ever had the pleasure of an Egg and Grits Breakfast Bowl to start your day off?  If you have not experienced this wonderful dish, then let me tell, you are missing out! I like it with Canadian Bacon or ham, but you could use crispy bacon, crumbled sausage or even your favorite sautéed veggies. I was first introduced to grits after moving to the South 9 years ago, but before that I had

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Filed Under: Breakfast & Brunch, Egg Dishes, Gluten Free, grits Tagged With: breakfast, eggs, grits, ham

Crunchy Ice Cream Dessert

June 20, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

Hello sweet friends!  Before I get to this incredible Crunchy Ice Cream Dessert, I wanted to point out that I updated the sidebar picture links with lots of fun 4th of July recipes!  Do you have big plans for the 4th?  I wish we could be in Utah this year...the 4th of July there is always SO fun.  For one thing, it isn't humid (that is a bit of trial for me here) but mostly it

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Filed Under: Coconut, Gluten Free, Grandma's Recipes, Ice Cream, Melanie, Nuts Tagged With: ice cream, pecans, rice Krispy

Mom’s Potato Salad

June 18, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 7 Comments

Mom's potato Salad

I made this delicious potato salad last week and decided I needed to bring this old post out of the archives and freshen it up with new pictures!  This is my Mom's fabulous potato salad - a wonderful classic recipe that is perfect for all those family barbecues and backyard parties with friends.  In my family we like to add a few dill pickles chopped up too!  This potato salad is wonderful and a

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Filed Under: Potatoes, Salads Tagged With: eggs, potato, salad

Father’s Day Dinner Menu Ideas

June 16, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Are you looking for some delicious Father's Day Dinner Menu Ideas?  If so, I have a couple of great recipes for you that would make a wonderful dinner to celebrate the Dads you love! How about Fabulous Flank Steak ? You could make the marinade tonight and let it soak overnight and then throw it on the grill tomorrow for dinner!  So easy and seriously this steak is packed with flavor and sure to

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Filed Under: Menu Ideas, Menu Plan Tagged With: dinner ideas, fathers's Day, menu plan

Hummus with Cucumber Salad Topping

June 4, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

This Hummus with Cucumber Salad Topping is so simple to make that it is a stretch to call it a recipe, BUT it has been my go to lunch so far this summer and I love it SO much that I had to share it with you!  You can make your favorite hummus like this Sun-dried Tomato one here, or you can use a store bought humus as your base. I sometimes use the single serving Kirkland brand

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Filed Under: Beans, Dips & Spreads, Salads, Tomato Tagged With: appetizer, dip, hummus, summer fare, vegetables, vegetarian

Pina Colada Raspberry Punch

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

Pina Colada Raspberry Punch

We have officially kicked off summer at our house, here in Tennessee.  My boys are out of school and in full summer break mode.  It is so fun!  Yesterday we hosted our first summer gathering, with some friends over for a little backyard Luau and swim party for Memorial Day.  The menu included Kaula Pork (with a fun sauce that I will post soon), Coconut Rice, fresh fruit,  our favorite Buttermilk

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Filed Under: Beverages, Raspberries Tagged With: party punch, pina colada, punch, raspberry

Arugula Salad with a simple Lemon Dressing

May 19, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

This Arugula Salad with a simple Lemon Dressing is my current favorite and on repeat in my kitchen!  I crave this combination of spicy arugula, bright lemon, salty sunflower seeds, sweet apples and zesty Feta cheese.  The flavors and textures come together to create the PERFECT spring salad.  I know this will be happening a lot for a quick lunch or dinner with some grilled salmon or chicken during

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Filed Under: Apples, Berries, Gluten Free, Lemon, Nuts, Raspberries, Salads, Vegetarian Tagged With: apples, arugula, lemon, salad, sunflower seeds

Double Chocolate Almond Brownies (Gluten Free)

May 16, 2018 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 3 Comments

Almond Flour Brownies

Brownies are always a big hit at my house and so I am always on the lookout for a fun new recipe to try.  This one for Double Chocolate Almond Brownies caught my eye, printed on the back of the Diamond Almond Flour that I buy at Costco.  One Sunday afternoon my boys and I were were craving a sweet treat and decided to give this recipe a try.  As you know, a couple of my boys have

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Filed Under: Bars, Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Gluten Free Tagged With: almond flour, brownies, chocolate, gluten free

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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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