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Witches’ Brooms with Reeses Cups

October 29, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

Well, hello again! Sorry for the little dry spell there!   I am back with a very simple, but oh so fun Halloween treat!  These are perfect for Halloween parties.  Kids get such a kick out of these little "witches' brooms" and they could not be easier to make or tastier to eat! Did you notice that we have lots of frightfully delicious Halloween recipes listed down

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Filed Under: Halloween, Kids in the Kitchen

Pumpkin Coffeecake with a Vanilla Glaze

October 15, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

Oh my goodness...this pumpkin cofeecake is amazing!!  I have made it 3 times this fall.  We have been enjoying it with a frittata or our favorite scrambled eggs and a green smoothie for dinner:) Quick and easy and  always a huge hit with my family.  I am a huge sucker for anyting pumpkin this time of year and this is my new favorite!  Don't be alarmed that there are no eggs in the recipe.  The

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Filed Under: Coffeecake, Pumpkin

Spooky Spider’s Nest 7-Layer {Plus} Dip

October 9, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

Are you getting excited for Halloween?  I know we are!  We have our decorations out, most of our costumes bought, parties planned, and now we are just enjoying the anticipation of one of our favorite holidays.  That includes making lots of good Halloween food to my kids mixed fright and delight.  And this Spooky Spider 's Nest Dip may top the charts this year.  It is soooo good and so fast!  You

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Filed Under: Dips & Spreads, Halloween, Mindy Tagged With: dip, guacamole, halloween

Spaghetti Squash Alfredo

September 6, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

I have to admit that I am usually not a huge fan of spaghetti squash.  I think that it is super cool to make and I love the way it magically makes spaghetti strands once baked! Unfortunately, when it comes to eating it, I have never been too excited...UNTIL I found this amazing Spaghetti Squash Alfredo recipe!  Seriously, who couldn't love any squash paired with a rich and flavorful alfredo sauce,

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Filed Under: Melanie, Vegetables Tagged With: Alfredo, parmesan cheese, spaghetti squash, squash

Southern Peach Cobbler

August 16, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

It is peach season here in the South and that calls for Southern Peach Cobbler!  Let me tell you Georgia peaches really are incredibly good!  No wonder Georgia is so proud of their peaches--they have good reason!  I live in Southeast Tennessee,  right on the border of Georgia, so I have easy access to the famous fruit fresh from the trees!  I still absolutely love this peach pie found here, which

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Filed Under: Melanie, Peaches, Pies and pastries Tagged With: cobbler, peaches, southern food

Homemade Nacho Cheese Sauce (without Velvetta)

August 9, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 16 Comments

homemade nacho cheese sauce

I have been on the lookout for a homemade creamy nacho cheese sauce is smooth and creamy and does NOT use velvetta or other processed cheese.  I have tried lots of recipes with little success, until I tried this one!  This sauce is perfect!  Rich, creamy and smooth.  It is easy to make and  gluten free which is what we need at my house!    You can have fun with the flavor by stirring in different

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Filed Under: Dips & Spreads, Gluten Free, Melanie, Uncategorized

Perfect Chocolate Chip Bar cookies for a Crowd

August 2, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 12 Comments

I had to add "perfect" in the title so you wouldn't just skip over this recipe!  This is really a cookie breakthrough... let me tell you why.  First of all we have the genius aspect of the bar form of cookies.  Who loves cookies? Everyone.  Who loves baking batch after batch after batch of cookies? Less then everyone.  Who likes heating up their house with an oven on for hours during a hot summer?

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Filed Under: Bars, Chocolate Tagged With: bar cookies, chocolate chip, dessert

Homemade J Dawgs Sauce

July 31, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 30 Comments

This post is for my fellow Utah Valley J Dawgs addicts... no actually, it is definitely for the rest of you who haven't been to Utah of late and therefore have no idea what you are missing in your hot dog eating life.  J Dawgs are all the rage around here.  Started by a BYU student in 2004 (sadly after my BYU days), these dawgs hit the ground running.  The secret is in the J Dawg sauce, of course.

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Filed Under: Beef, Mindy, Sauce Tagged With: Grilled meat, hot dogs, sauce

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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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