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Italian Pepperocini Roast

November 11, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

Well happy Tuesday everyone!  Hope your week is going well!  I have a great "man pleasing" recipe to share with you today!  This Italian pepperoncini roast beef is fantastic and let me tell you, boys LOVE it!  My family of all boys devour this recipe!  I was first introduced to this delicious roast when my little Bridger was in the ICU with heart problems and my sweet friend Christa brought dinner

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Filed Under: Beef, Melanie, Sandwiches Tagged With: beef, crock pot, italian, sandwich, slow cooker

The Best Snickerdoodles (all butter)

November 7, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 16 Comments

  I have to admit that I am a chocolate chip cookie girl myself, so I kind of forget about making other kinds of cookies!  Which according to my family is a tragedy because they LOVE snickerdoodles !  I  try to have cookies in my freezer to pop into my 5 boys daily lunches and these are the most requested variety by far!  I think I avoided them for years because most snickerdoodle recipes have

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Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Holidays, Melanie

Oatmeal and Brown Sugar Muffins

May 12, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 7 Comments

Is your life as crazy as mine with the wrapping up of another school year?  It is so fun, but exhausting too!  I guess it makes you ready for summer all the more:)  I can't wait!  Now to these delightful muffins...simple, quick and tasty!  Really you can't ask for more sometimes!  I am finding these to be my go to muffin for breakfast, to add to dinner or a sweet

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Filed Under: Melanie, Muffins, Oatmeal

Lemon Bread

April 24, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Hello Friend! Are you enjoying Spring? We are here in Tennessee where the world is a million shades of green with blossoms everywhere you turn! It has gotten me in the mood for this sunshiny lemon bread! It is a classic treat for this time of year. I have been making this bread for years and live it every time! This lemon bread recipe is a wonderful way to add a burst of sunshine to your day.

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Filed Under: Lemon, Melanie, Quick Bread

Peanut Butter Oatmeal White Chocolate Cookies

March 21, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 12 Comments

For some reason, I have been making these Peanut butter oatmeal white chocolate chip cookies a lot this winter!  The cooler weather just puts me in the mood to bake and these cookies are divine.  Combining the rich flavors of peanut butter, the heartiness of oats, and the sweetness of white chocolate chips! It is a match made in heaven! I know that soon enough it will be so hot here in the

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Filed Under: Cookies, Melanie, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter Tagged With: cookies, dessert, oatmeal, peanut butter, white chocolate

Irish Soda Bread

March 16, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Happy St. Patrick's Day!  I love this holiday... discovering the trickery of the leprechauns, the good natured pinching, the green, rainbows, and gold, and most of all the delicious food.  What's not to love about this great day?! Irish or not, it's a fun holiday.  This soda bread will go perfectly with pretty much any Irish meal you're planning for tonight (that I can think

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Filed Under: Brittany, Quick Bread, St. Patrick's Day Tagged With: bread, Irish, quick bread, Soda Bread, St. Patricks Day

Crispy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free)

February 13, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 9 Comments

Crispy Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Happy Thursday everyone!  How is your week going?  This week has been a crazy one for us here in the South!  We got pounded by 8 inches of snow, but it is melting fast with warmer temps on their way--thank heavens!  Although my boys have loved every minute of this stormy weather!  The kids are going on their 3rd day of no school, giving us lots of time to do some baking!  These Crispy Almond Flour

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Filed Under: Cookies, Gluten Free, Melanie Tagged With: almond flour, chocolate chip cookies, cookies, gluten free, gluten free baking, healthy eating

Lumberjack Chili

February 5, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

This Lumberjack Chili crockpot recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal that's perfect for warming up on a chilly day. Its rich flavors and tender bits of meat combined with a medley of beans and spices make it a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds. My friend Stephanie shared this chili recipe with me and my family LOVES it!!  The name seriously bumps it up

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Filed Under: Beans, Beef, crockpot, Melanie, Soups

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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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