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Rainbow in a Bag for St. Patricks Day

March 13, 2012 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

St Patricks Day

This fun Rainbow in a Bag for St. Patrick's Day  just might be the simplest "recipe" on our site:). I guess you could call it an edible craft!  It will take you only moments to make and  will delight your friends and family for St. Patrick's Day! I made these for my boys last year and they LOVED them so much that I thought I would make it a

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Filed Under: Cake, Kids in the Kitchen, Melanie, St. Patrick's Day, Uncategorized Tagged With: candy, fun, no bake, St. Patricks Day

Peanut Ginger Chicken with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice

March 5, 2012 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 71 Comments

Let me just say, this Peanut Ginger Chicken with Mango Salsa and Coconut Rice is FABULOUS!  Seriously, one of my new favorites.  I found it while surfing recipes online. :)  This was from Hilary's Health Blog.  The peanut-ginger chicken is yummy, the rice is sweet and creamy, but the mango salsa just makes it out-of-this-world. Yum!  Be sure to use a soft, ripe mango.  Who would think that mango,

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Filed Under: Chicken, Cilantro, Coconut, Marinade, Peanut Butter, Rice, Salsa- Homemade Tagged With: chicken, coconut, ginger, mango, rice, salsa

Shrimp and Grits

February 20, 2012 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 189 Comments

Have you ever had Shrimp and Grits? I never had.  In fact, growing up out West, I didn't really even know what grits were.  I am sure you can get them there, but I had never noticed them in the grocery store or on a menu.  When I moved to the Tennessee I noticed them EVERYWHERE.  Here in the South, people love grits and you will find

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Filed Under: Melanie, Seafood, Shrimp Tagged With: seafood, shrimp, southern cooking

White Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

February 14, 2012 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 7 Comments

Happy Valentine's Day to the readers we love!  I hope you all have fabulous and happy plans for this special holiday.  But just in case you don't, or just in case you need a little pizzazz...  let me introduce (drum roll please)...  White Chocolate Mousse Stuffed Chocolate Dipped Strawberries!  (I know the title's a mouthful, but I couldn't figure out what to leave out!)  I have a thing for

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Filed Under: Desserts, Strawberries, Valentine's Tagged With: chocolate, strawberries, valentines day treats

Valentines Day Breakfast Ideas

February 13, 2012 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 5 Comments

In our house Valentines Day is a pretty big deal.  In fact my little boys can not figure out why Daddy has to go to work and their big brothers still have school on such an important day:)   Even though it is a little silly I love all our traditions for each and every holiday--hey I'll take any excuse to create a little happiness around here!  Valentines Day, being all about LOVE is of course one

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Filed Under: Melanie, Uncategorized, Valentine's Tagged With: valentine day menu, valentines food

Cream Cheese Pie

January 30, 2012 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 18 Comments

This cream cheese pie is fantastic and SUPER easy!  It makes the perfect dessert for your Sunday family dinner.  It comes together in minutes and can be made a day ahead. I usually make it on Saturday afternoon and let it chill in the fridge overnight.  It is fun to bring out such a pretty dessert, but not have to slave away all day creating it, you know?!  We all need a few recipes that taste

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Filed Under: Melanie, Pies and pastries, Weight Watchers

Gingerbread Waffles

December 26, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 12 Comments

Gingerbread waffles

How was your Christmas yesterday?   I hope it was Happy!  Ours was:)  We are in Utah staying with my parents.  Their home is literally bursting with family! It is a very merry place right now!  All the children are in heaven, getting to play all day with little cousins and sleep in sleeping bags each night!  How exciting!  It has been so fun to be all together again, chatting, eating our Mom's

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Filed Under: Christmas, Melanie, Waffles Tagged With: breakfast, Christmas, gingerbread, waffles

Christmas Eve Eggnog

December 12, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 15 Comments

Christmas Eggnog

One year for my birthday, a very thoughtful friend gifted me this fabulous Christmas Eve Eggnog recipe along with a nutmeg grater, and some nutmeg. This may seem like an unusual gift for a May birthday, but I was thrilled.  Sheri knew me well--it was perfect for several reasons!  First of all, she knew how I treasure a great recipe, plus

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Filed Under: Beverages, Christmas, Melanie

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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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