Mel and Boys Kitchen

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Toffee Cookies

March 24, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 18 Comments

Today is the start of our Spring Break--well that is, as soon as the kids get home from school in a few hours! We are all very excited for the time off and have some fun things planned! To celebrate I whipped up a batch of these amazing Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Toffee cookies. These chocolate chip cookies are our new family favorite! The addition of chewy oatmeal and buttery toffee bits create

An Immunity Boost in a Jar: Lemon, Ginger and Honey

March 21, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

Well it is officially Spring, as of yesterday! Here in Tennessee we welcomed Spring with freezing temperatures...brrrrr! All last week was sunny, warm and gorgeous so Saturday morning I assumed more of the same and took off for soccer games in capris! Big mistake--I spent Saturday shivering and Sunday sneezing! It is so frustrating to start Spring off with a darn cold, grrrr! All winter I had

My version of the famous Olive Garden Salad

March 18, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Happy Friday friends! Do you have big plans for the weekend? At my house we will be watching lots of basketball! To kick off the first weekend of March Madness my boys have invited some friends over tonight to watch the games and compare brackets! I will be providing lots of pizza along with my version of the famous Olive Garden Salad! My boys may not have specifically requested salad for

Easy Key Lime Pie

March 17, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Happy St Patrick's Day! This is a favorite holiday in our family and I am looking forward to dinner tonight! This year I have on the menu Hot and Sweet Mustard Corned Beef, Colcannon, Roasted Cabbage Wedges or a Green Salad, Fresh Rolls, and this amazing easy Key Lime Pie for dessert! After dinner we will share the story of our Irish great great Grandma Mary Jane Parks McConnel who sacrificed

It is Pi Day–Hooray!

March 14, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Did you know that today is national Pi Day? March 14th is a day that Math enthusiasts and Foodies come together and celebrate with a day full of lots of puns and pies! You may remember from middle school geometry the Pi is the Greek symbol used to represent the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter or 3.14159265359 (today being 3.14) Got that? Well, to be totally honest, I am

White Chocolate Lime Macadamia Nut Cookies

March 11, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Happy Friday! Here in Tennessee "Spring has Sprung" and I couldn't be happier about it! The sun is out, my tulips are popping up and it is projected to reach a warm 75 today! The perfect start for the weekend! I am not sure if you have sunny weather where you are, but I have a fun recipe that will brighten your day no matter! Today I am sharing a sweet twist on one of my favorite treats of

Lasagna Soup

February 25, 2016 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 15 Comments

Cozy One-Pot Lasagna Soup (A Family Favorite) If you love lasagna but don’t love all the layering, waiting, and dishes that come with it—this Lasagna Soup is about to become your new go-to dinner. It has all the classic flavors you crave: savory Italian sausage, rich tomato broth, tender pasta, and a creamy, cheesy topping that melts right into the bowl. Best of all, it comes together in one