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Celebration Salad

July 4, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

This Celebration Salad is the BEST salad for a big gathering. It couldn't be easier to make (no chopping or work involved!) and everyone always LOVES it!  Seriously , whenever I bring it to a party or gathering people ask me for the recipe!  You can easily pick up the ingredients at the grocery store, dump it all in a big bowl and pour on the dressing.  Viola,  done!  This would be perfect for pot

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Filed Under: Melanie, Salads Tagged With: poppyseed dressing, salad, spinach

Monterey Chicken

June 24, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

For this years {mustache themed}   Father's Day celebration (it was fun)  my husband requested Monterey Chicken , much to the cheers of my boys! Then I realized that I had not posted this family favorite on Mel and Boys Kitchen!  What?!!  I am telling you I have been holding out on you , I guess:)  This chicken is an over-the-top AMAZING , man pleasing dish!

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Filed Under: Chicken, Melanie Tagged With: bacon, BBQ sauce, cheese, chicken, green onion, Grilled meat, tomatoes

Patriotic White Chocolate Dipped Cones for the 4th of July

June 13, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

  These cute patriotic 4th of July dipped cones were such an easy way to make our Independence Day more festive last year!  I'm getting excited to do it again.  They are super easy, can be made way ahead of time, and taste so yummy!  I sprinkled pop rocks on the kid's cones, and they thought that was awesome. The perfect dessert for a hot summer night!

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Filed Under: Fourth of July, Ice Cream, Mindy Tagged With: 4th of july, ice cream

Sizzling Chicken Fajita Salad

June 5, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

Oh my my my this recipe was FANTASTIC!  Seriously the perfect summer evening meal!  I followed this recipe to the tee and we loved it, but I was thinking...the chicken from this amazing Chili's fajita recipe we posted here would be awesome with this salad too!  Next time I make the Chili's fajitas I will just make a double batch and freeze half the chicken in the marinade for making this yummy

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Filed Under: Chicken, Gluten Free, Latin, Melanie, Salads, Zucchini

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Granola Bars (like Quaker Chewy granola bars)

June 3, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 28 Comments

My boys love these Peanut Butter and Chocolate Granola Bars (like Quaker Chewy granola bars)! A staple at our house has been the Quaker Chewy granola bar brand that you can buy in bulk at Costco.  Granola bars are the treat/snack of choice for my boys to grab on the go for the park or pool.  With the recent Celiac diagnosis at our house, two of my boys can no longer eat them because unfortunately

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Filed Under: Bars, Chocolate, Gluten Free, Melanie, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter Tagged With: chocolate chip, copy cat recipe, granola bars, peanut butter

Fresh Watermelon Cake {Literally}

May 23, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 28 Comments

  This cake is made out of watermelon... quite literally!  Topped with freshly whipped cream and garnished with colorful fruit, this cake is unique, beautiful, and delicious.  And I was surprised to find it pretty much satisfied my sweet tooth, too.  We celebrated my mom's birthday a couple of weeks ago, and she requested no birthday cake.  No birthday dessert, not even a cookie.  Now that

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Filed Under: Cake, Mindy, Salads & Sides

Quinoa and Vegetable Stir Fry

May 21, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

  As you know, I am currently on the lookout for quick, easy and delicious GLUTEN free meals my whole family can enjoy! One of my friends sent me the link to the this Quinoa and Vegetable Stir Fry recipe and it was perfect!!  It came together super fast and was so tasty!  We all loved it.  I served it with some fabulous grilled  teriyaki chicken that I will post soon:)  I was thinking that

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Filed Under: Asian, Gluten-Free, Melanie, Quinoa, Vegetarian Tagged With: carrots, healthy eating, quinoa, vegetarian

Kids in the Kitchen: Celery Fishing Poles and Gold Fish

May 1, 2013 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Cutest thing to watch my little guys eating this Celery Fishing Poles and Gold Fish snack giggling and "fishing" the other day.  And even better was when my 4 year old slowly munched his way through his celery stick!  Isn't it funny how a lot of kids have such a hard time with textures and new foods?  I find myself encouraging, bargaining, and then threatening my own little eaters to get them to

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Filed Under: Kids in the Kitchen, Mindy Tagged With: celery, kids in the kitchen, snack

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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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