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Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Brown Sugar Glaze

September 29, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Grilled Peaches with Balsamic Brown Sugar Glaze

Peach season is here in full force!  I have been canning up a storm the last couple of days, and now I have rows of beautiful bottled peaches stacked neatly in the pantry.  We've been eating fresh peaches on everything from cereal to ice cream, and peach salsa has become a staple lately.  Now I am ready to do some peach baking.  I am envisioning peach pies, peach cobblers, crostadas, and muffins!

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Filed Under: Desserts, Grilling, Peaches Tagged With: balsamic vinegar, grilling, healthy food, peach

Lemon Grilled Chicken

September 22, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

This is the BEST marinade.  We've had it on the site forever under other recipes like Pesto Chicken Pizza with Pinenuts and Chicken Poppyseed Salad, but somehow it never made it on the site on its own.  And this marinade definitely deserves its own post.   Not only is it awesome as the main dish, it is perfect on "throw together" pizza, salads, paninis/sandwiches, and in pasta.  It is so so so

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Filed Under: Chicken, Grilling, Lemon Tagged With: chicken, Grilled meat, lemon

Authentic Italian Red Sauce

September 19, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 9 Comments

  This Italian red sauce recipe is from my dear friend Karen, who comes from a big Italian family with fantastic recipes.  Another one of their recipes is 'Mama Filoso's Chicken Rice Soup'.  Anyway, Karen gave this recipe to me a long time ago, but unfortunately it got lost in my big recipe binder and I never made it until last weekend.  WOW it was INCREDIBLE--the best marinara sauce I have

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Filed Under: Basil, Italian, Melanie, Pasta, Quick Dinner Ideas, Sauce, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, italian, marinara sauce, pasta, sauce, tomatoes

Garlic Balsamic Crusted Pork Tenderloin

August 29, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 27 Comments

I found this Garlic Balsamic Crusted Pork Tenderloin recipe while browsing Pinterest ( I LOVE that site) It sounded so good  and let me tell you,  it did not disappoint!    I am not a big meat eater myself, and I never crave it, but this recipe just might change that:)  This tenderloin was fantastic!   It was super tender and flavorful!  Just for fun,  I served it with some peach salsa, and it was

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Filed Under: Freezer Friendly, Grilling, Marinade, Melanie, Pork

Frozen Strawberry Lemonade

August 8, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 12 Comments

Have I mentioned that the HOT HUMID Southern Summers  are a trial for me?  Well, they are!  Man, just walking outside to get the mail, leaves you hot and sweaty and in need of refreshment like this cold Frozen Strawberry Lemonade!  One afternoon I was at the grocery store and saw this all natural 'Simply Lemonade' on sale and I thought of those yummy frozen lemonades that are sold at fairs and

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Filed Under: Beverages, Melanie, Strawberries Tagged With: beverage, drinks, lemonade, slushy, strawberries

BBQ Chicken Secret Spice Rub

July 8, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 24 Comments

BBQ Chicken Secret Spice Rub

This BBQ Chicken Secret Spice Rub really gives an extra kick to bbq chicken!  It pairs wonderfully with the sweet and sticky glaze that forms from the barbecue sauce on the outside. It really is delicious and was a big hit at our 4th of July party!  For me, you just have to use chicken on the bone, with skin and all, when you grill barbecue chicken.  Boneless, skinless chicken breasts definitely

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Filed Under: Chicken, Grilling Tagged With: BBQ, chicken, Grilled meat

4th of July Strawberries

June 30, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 171 Comments

  Aren't these 4th of July Strawberries so cute?  The fourth of July is such a fun holiday with barbecues, family and friends, and lots of parties. So creating great food for it is a blast!  I love holiday themed food.  And apparently my two year old does, too.  He insisted on sitting practically on top of the plate while I took pictures of these little beauties.  As

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Filed Under: Desserts, Fourth of July, Strawberries Tagged With: 4th of july, party food, strawberries

Tres Leches Cupcakes

June 27, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 34 Comments

When it comes to indulgent desserts, few can rival the divine decadence of Tres Leches Cupcakes. These miniature treats take inspiration from the classic Tres Leches cake, a beloved Latin American dessert, and transform it into a portable, bite-sized form that's perfect for any occasion. A Touch of Latin American Tradition Originating from Latin America, Tres Leches means "three milks" in

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Filed Under: Cupcakes, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: cake, cream, cupcakes cinco de mayo, latin, tres leches

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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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