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Spiced Shortbread with Brown Butter Icing

November 22, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 18 Comments

As the leaves begin to turn and a cozy breeze fills the air, there's nothing quite like the smell of a spiced treat baking in your oven. This fall I have wanted to make a spiced dough for cut out cookies and finally got around to trying it last week. It sounded so good in my head--and luckily  they really were! That is not always the case--sometimes the creations of

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Filed Under: Cookies, Melanie, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cookies, dessert, fall baking, shortbread, spice cookies

Brined Roast Turkey

November 21, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 19 Comments

My brother in law TJ introduced me to this fabulous brined roast turkey recipe probably 8-9 years ago when we were in Arizona for Thanksgiving.  I had never had a brined roast turkey before and I could not believe the difference it made!  It was the most flavorful and moist turkey I had ever eaten!  As the holiday season approaches, it's time to start planning that unforgettable Thanksgiving

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Filed Under: Main Course, Melanie, Thanksgiving, Turkey

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri

November 18, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 11 Comments

I know everyone's mind is on turkey these days but hopefully you have some attention to spare for Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Chimichurri recipe that literally bursts with flavor!  I hosted a dinner party in October and served this fantastic, delicious, perfectly wonderful chimichurri with grilled pork tenderloin.  It is seriously awesome!! I have made it with steak before too and I honestly

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Filed Under: Pork Tagged With: chimichurri, grilled, herbs, pork

Rustic Cabbage Soup

November 7, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 36 Comments

Rustic Cabbage Soup

Hello my friends! Guess what?  I am blogging from beautiful Hawaii today!  The trip started out a little rough with delayed flights, luggage that did not make it and a lost wallet, but things are looking up now and I am just so happy to be here!   Although it is sunny and warm here, I know back home we are quickly entering into soup weather, which I LOVE!  I made this rustic cabbage soup on a cold

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Filed Under: Melanie, Soups, Vegetarian Tagged With: Cabbage, potatoes, soup, vegetarian

No Bake Halloween Ghost and Witch Hat Cookies

October 31, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

No Bake Halloween Cookies

Are you ready for the big night?  My boys are so excited they can't wait!  We are carving pumpkins after school and then we will be off to our friends home for chili and trick or treating together.  I love this silly holiday!  It is such fun! Last week we made these super easy No Bake Halloween Ghost and Witch Hat Cookies and I thought I would share them with you as a last minute Halloween treat

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Filed Under: Cookies, Halloween, Melanie Tagged With: halloween cookies, halloween party food, no bake cookies

Ghost and Mummy Chocolate Covered Strawberries

October 30, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 13 Comments

I love these Ghost and Mummy Chocolate Covered Strawberries !  Aren't they cute and eating them makes me feel pampered... or somehow like it is a special occasion.  Plus, they are the quickest dessert, and they are always a hit. Whenever I make them, people get excited.  And I'm talking big people, little people, and somewhere-in-between people .  Everyone.  So I thought

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Desserts, Halloween, Strawberries Tagged With: halloween, party foods, strawberry

Witch’s Stew

October 27, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 10 Comments

Hello my pretties! Imagine receiving an invitation to attend a a halloween bash hosted by Hagatha the Witch.  You arrive at the witch's home on a dark, dark night.  The only light comes from flickering jack-o-lanterns and spooky faced luminaries as you make your way up the walk.  Haunting music eerily emanates from the darkness.  Suddenly, the door swings open and cackling

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Filed Under: Halloween, Kids in the Kitchen Tagged With: Halloween food, halloween party, soup

Pumpkin Spice Rolls

October 24, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 20 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Rolls

 Something about this time of year puts me in the mood for pumpkin! Pumpkin is defenitly a favorite at my house every Fall:)   Lately I have been making our favorite pumpkin muffins, the best sweet pumpkin bread , pumpkin pancakes and even trying some new recipes like these Pumpkin Spice Rolls.  A long time ago I had some incredibly good pumpkin rolls at a restaurant and so of course, I wanted the

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Filed Under: Melanie, Pumpkin, Thanksgiving, Yeast Breads Tagged With: baking, bread, pumpkin, rolls, sweet rolls

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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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