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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 + 10 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

Hasbrown Breakfast Casserole

January 23, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

This morning I made this Hasbrown Breakfast Casserole dish for 'The Happy Cart" (treats for the teachers that we take from room to room--today was a brunch theme), and realized that I had not every posted this favorite of mine!  This is a super easy, and delicious breakfast casserole.  You can add whatever veggies/meat/ cheese  you want to suit your mood and what you have on hand.  This is a

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Filed Under: Egg Dishes, Gluten Free, Melanie Tagged With: breakfast, Brunch, casserole, eggs, potatoes

Savory Cream Cheese Spread or Dip

January 13, 2014 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Savory Cream Cheese Spread in a square bowl

Happy New Year!  I love this time of year when we start fresh with a clean slate:)  At least that is what I try and do!  I get a new planner, set new goals, and clean up and organize my life.  It feels so good to have things in order.  To kick off the new year on Melandboys, I am sharing a job chart system that really works!  More on that here.  What are you

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Filed Under: Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Melanie Tagged With: appetizer, cream cheese, dip

Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts

December 30, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

chipotle rosemary nuts

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year friends!  Are you enjoying the holidays so far?  I hope so!  I am sorry we have not posted as much as usual....we have all been so busy this last month.  You know how it is, I am sure!  Busy or not, I just couldn't wait another minute to share these Chipotle and Rosemary Spiced Nuts with you!  You really need to try them before the holidays are over.  They are

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Filed Under: Almonds, Christmas, Gluten Free, Hors d'œuvres, Melanie, Nuts Tagged With: appetizers, holiday baking, nuts, snacks

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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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