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Better than Takeout Fried Rice

September 19, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Hello friends!  How about some Better than Takeout Fried Rice?  Are you a fan of this dish?  My sure are!  It is so good and makes a quick and easy dinner but before I get into this delicious recipe, I have to tell you about the big changes at my house. My oldest son is off to college and my second son is off on his mission (He is currrently in the Missionary Training Center

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Filed Under: Asian, Chicken, Gluten-Free, Melanie, Quick Dinner Ideas, Rice, Uncategorized Tagged With: Asian, carrots, chicken, onion, peas, quick dinner, rice, vegetables

Protein Poppers

September 8, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Friday! I hope you have had a fabulous week!  Mine has been busy but sweet!  Now that my oldest son is settled in college, it is time for me to say goodbye to my second son.  TJ is leaving to serve a two year mission for our church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints --aka "Mormon church").  We have been busy getting him all ready to go and spending lots of quality time

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Filed Under: Coconut, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Melanie, Peanut Butter, snacks Tagged With: almond butter, chocolate, coconut, healthy, oatmeal, peanut butter, protein, snack

Green Curry Chicken

August 30, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

Hello Sweet Friends! I just got back from taking my oldest son to move in to his apartment in Logan, Utah.  He is starting classes at Utah State University.  It was so fun to walk around the beautiful campus and visit family and friends in Utah but I am also happy to be home again.  I missed the rest of my family at home and it is good to be back to our regular routine, including

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Filed Under: Chicken, Indian, Melanie, Rice Tagged With: carrots, chicken, curry, indian food, rice, veggies

Perfect Buttermilk Pancakes

August 14, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello again!!  As you can tell, I took a little break from posting  and have been truly enjoying time with my family this summer with all five of my boys together again!  My oldest returned from a two year LDS mission last month and my second son leaves on his two year mission next month, so this time together has been extra special.  We were able to go on a cruise to the Caribbean (first time for

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Filed Under: Buttermilk, Melanie, Pancakes and Crepes Tagged With: breakfast, buttermilk, pancakes

Simple and Amazing Alfredo Sauce

July 19, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

This last week was pretty awesome for our family.  My oldest son Connor, returned from a two year mission for our church.  He served in the Florida Tallahassee Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  It has been so fun to have him home again, especially since our second son leaves for a mission soon.  The last dinner Connor requested before he left was

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Filed Under: Cheese, Gluten Free, Melanie, Pasta, Sauce, Vegetarian Tagged With: alfredo sauce, cream, parmesan, pasta

Flag Cake

June 30, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 7 Comments

Flag Cake

I am getting excited about the 4th of July being just around the corner!  What are your plans?  We usually have a fun backyard swim party with lots of yummy food (including a big flag cake) and then find a fireworks show to enjoy!  Ever since we moved to the South eight years ago,  I have REALLY missed family on holidays, especially the 4th of July.  When we lived in Utah,

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Filed Under: Berries, Birthday Cake, Cake, Fourth of July, Melanie, Raspberries Tagged With: berries, blueberry, cake, cream cheese, flag cake, fourth of july, raspberry, strawberries

Toasted Coconut Pecan Granola

June 23, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Friday sweet friends! This week has flown by for me!  We are loving our summer break so far.  Every year my boys are on a Swim Team and it is so much fun!  We have already had two meets and our team has won both!  YEAH!!  When we joined this team 7 years ago, we NEVER won a meet.  I think we were winless for the first 2 years!  It is pretty fun that

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Filed Under: Coconut, Gluten Free, Melanie, Nuts, Oatmeal, Oatmeal and Granola Tagged With: berries, coconut, granola, oatmeal, yogurt

Lemon Orzo Salad (like Fresh Market)

June 6, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 12 Comments

Mmm--If Lemon Orzo Salad with Spinach, Tomatoes and Pine Nuts doesn't say summer, then I don't know what does! How is your summer going so far?  We had my brother and his cute family here last week and it was SO great!  We had 8 boys in the house between our two families! As my youngest Cannon said it was "non stop fun"!  Now they are gone and we missing them so much, but

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Filed Under: Lemon, Melanie, Pasta, Quick Dinner Ideas, Salads, Tomato, Vegetarian Tagged With: lemon, orzo salad, pasta, pine nuts, spinach, summer salad, tomatoes

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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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