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Fruit Pizza on a Giant Sugar Cookie

May 26, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Fruit Pizza on a Giant Sugar Cookie

Well, school is officially out for us here in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  I had 3 graduations this year--one from High School, one from Middle School and one from Elementary School!  Phew, it was a busy month for us, which means less time for this sweet little blog!  BUT, I am back with an incredible treat to kick off summer break.... Fruit Pizza on a Giant Sugar Cookie!  This is

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Filed Under: Bars, Cookies, Cream Cheese, Melanie, Strawberries, Uncategorized Tagged With: berries, cream cheese, fresh fruit, fruit pizza, sugar cookie, summer treats

Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread (with Gluten Free Variation)

May 17, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 32 Comments

double chocolate zucchini bread

  Hello again!  Its so good to be back and with a very yummy recipe for Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread!   I have had a crazy busy life the last few week!.  This year I have 3 graduating boys--Elementary, Middle School and High School! On top of all the end of the school year events, I am trying to catch up from my trip to Utah for BYU Women's Conference.  Did any of

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Gluten Free, Melanie, Quick Bread, Zucchini Tagged With: chocolate, quick bread, zucchini

Pasta Alla Trapanese

April 25, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Oh my goodness---this Pasta Alla Trapanese is SOOO good!  I have been excited to share it with you!  My friend Jen introduced me to Pasta Alla Trapenese when she served it a luncheon at her house.   She had told me about it when we were talking about our favorite vegetarian meals so I was thrilled when she brought it to the table.  It was just a wonderful as she said it was!

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Filed Under: Almonds, Cheese, Gluten Free, Italian, Melanie, Pasta, Pesto, Vegetarian Tagged With: almonds, italian, pasta, pesto

Egg Salad with Avocado

April 18, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

I hope you all had a happy Easter!  I don't know about you, but we always dye a lot of eggs every Easter.  Way more than we should, so I am always on the hunt for fun ways to use hard boiled eggs the week after.  We have already made these deviled eggs, which I accidentally left out the mustard and they were still delish--phew!  And we are enjoying them smashed and warmed with a touch of butter

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Filed Under: Avocado, Easter, Melanie, Sandwiches Tagged With: egg salad, eggs, lunch, open faced sandwich

Easter Rice Krispy Nests

April 5, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Every Monday night we have 'Family Home Evening' a night dedicated to strengthening our family and love of God and Jesus Christ.  We start and end with prayer, sing songs, read scriptures, share ideas, sometimes play a game or watch a fun video (like these ones) and we ALWAYS have a treat!  I think that the treat is my boys favorite part of the night.  We switch off assignments for

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Filed Under: Candy, Chocolate, Easter, Melanie Tagged With: chocolate, Easter, peanut butter, rice

Quick and Easy Pizza

March 31, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Friday Sweet Friends! At our house Friday is pizza night and my husband and boys look forward to it EVERY week.  If I try to change things up, no one is happy about it:)  Sometimes I make pizza from scratch (using one of these recipes) and sometimes I order a couple of pies from our favorite local pizzaria, but lately our favorite pizza has been this quick and easy version using Naan as

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Filed Under: Cheese, Italian, Pizza, Quick Dinner Ideas Tagged With: italian, pizza, quick dinner

Italian Parmesan Pretzel Knots

March 29, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Italian Parmesan Pretzel Knots

Well, Spring has 'sprung' here in the South and I could not be happier about it!  I wake up to the sweet sound of birds chirping every morning and lots of tulips have emerged in my yard!  JOY!  How are things in your neck of the woods?  Do you see any signs of Spring yet?  There is something about Spring that is just so happy!  All the blossoms, and new leaves and pretty tulips....I love it!

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Filed Under: Italian, Melanie, Rolls Tagged With: cheese, italian, pretzel, rolls

Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

March 25, 2017 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Well hello again! Sorry I have been missing for a few days!  I hope you have had a good week!  We have been enjoying a little Spring Break holiday in sunny Florida.  I had wanted to post a couple of yummy recipes like this ranch cottage cheese dip, while I was there but unfortunately my laptop refused to work, so I was forced to spend all my time here: and here with these

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Filed Under: Dips & Spreads, Melanie, Vegetables Tagged With: cottage cheese, dip, 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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