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Apple Cheesecake Bars

October 23, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

Happy Monday! I a m excited about these Apple Cheesecake Bars--they are just perfect for this time of year! Are you enjoying the Fall?  I was just in Utah for our Fall Break and the Autumn colors were breathtaking!  I am anxiously awaiting their arrival here in Chattanooga.  So far, it is rather drab...but with the amout of trees we have, I think it will hopefully be beautiful

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Filed Under: Apples, Bars, Cheesecake, Cream Cheese, Melanie Tagged With: apple, bar cookies, bars, cream cheese, dessert, streusel

Chocolate Overnight Oats (with Protein)

October 16, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Chocolate Overnight Oats (with protein)

Happy Monday friends!  I thought I would start the week of right with these health and delicious Chocolate Overnight Oats (with Protein).  The perfect way to get myself back on track after a vacation.  We just returned from a week long fall break.  We usually go to the beach every fall but this year we flew out to Utah to visit family!  My parents returned from an 18

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Melanie, Oatmeal, Oatmeal and Granola, Uncategorized Tagged With: almond butter, banana, berries, breakfast, oatmeal, oats

Creme Filled Crepes or ‘Roll Up Pancakes’

September 29, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 15 Comments

cream filled crepes roll up pancakes

Happy Friday everyone! Do you have any big plans?  We have been on the go so much the last couple months that I am happy to stay home this weekend and take a breather. We will be watching the LDS General Conference that will be broadcast on BYUtv or online here Saturday and Sunday.  I LOVE conference weekend!  The messages and music are always so uplifting and inspiring.  I am really looking

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Filed Under: Berries, Cream Cheese, Gluten Free, Melanie, Nutella, Pancakes and Crepes, Strawberries Tagged With: berries, breakfast, Brunch, cream cheese, crepes

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 + 1 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

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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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