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Peanut Butter Marbled Brownies

May 20, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 18 Comments

These are a popular treat - they are pretty, not hard to make, and delicious.  I also like that they actually taste better when they are completely cooled, so go ahead and make them way ahead of time.  The peanut butter flavor is not overpowering, in fact it's rather subtle.  If you want a more peanut-buttery punch of taste, then add Reese's peanut butter chips instead of the chocolate chips. Or

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Filed Under: Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Peanut Butter Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, peanut butter

Free Printable Menu Planners

May 16, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

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I had the opportunity to teach the importance of Family Dinner class several times now (notes found here in How to Create Happy and Nourishing Family Dinners ).  I wanted to offer a cute menu planner--the one I designed and used before was very lame.  In my experience, having a Menu Plan is essential to success with having consistent {stress free} family dinners--and one that looks good would be

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Filed Under: Melanie, Menu Plan Tagged With: free printable, menu planner

Strawberry Shortcake with Almond Glaze

May 3, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 39 Comments

Before I get to the amazing cake...I want to announce the winner of the Gathering of Friends Cookbook set!  I am so sorry that I couldn't post it yesterday as promised.  My area was hit  by the tornados (I posted a couple of shots here that were just a mile or two from us).  My family and home are fine but the phone lines and internet  have been out for

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Filed Under: Almonds, Berries, Cake, Melanie, Strawberries Tagged With: cake, dessert, spring, strawberry

Bunny Buns

April 20, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 44 Comments

 Bunny Buns are my new favorite Easter tradition! These rolls were such a hit with my two year old that I rolled some Rhodes dough (frozen dinner rolls) into the shape of bunnies again last night with dinner (pictured above).  It worked awesome!  I think the idea would probably work with any dough.  I plan to make some dinner rolls again in the shape of Bunny Buns to go with

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Filed Under: Easter, Kids in the Kitchen, Rolls Tagged With: baking, Easter, rolls, sweet rolls

General Conference Snacks and Packets

April 1, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 12 Comments

General Conference Snacks and Packets

We are so excited for General Conference this weekend! How about some General Conference Snacks and Packets ideas for you? We have our packets printed (here is one for your big kids), bingo cards ready and most importantly (in my boys opinion) the treats are ready:) I have different treats planned for each of the sessions. Our treats include: For Saturday 1 st session Homemade Cinnamon rolls

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Filed Under: Appetizers & Beverages, Melanie Tagged With: appetizers, general conference snacks

Homemade Larabars

February 28, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 22 Comments

Have you ever tried a Larabar? They are fruit and nut snack/energy bars that are made from natural ingredients and gluten free. I think they are very tasty,but at $1-$1.50 a bar they are an expensive little snack in my opinion. So, I decided to try making them myself with GREAT results! The main ingredient is dates which can be pricey at the healthy food store, but I found them in a large

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Filed Under: Bars, Melanie, Nuts Tagged With: dates, healthy eating, larabars, nuts

Fresh Apple Cake

February 23, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 15 Comments

  This Fresh Apple Cake is perfectly wonderful. Melanie gave the recipe to me ages ago, and I've made it many times. It is always a big hit. I even served it on Christmas Eve a few years ago, which should tell you how delicious it is. Being served on Christmas Eve is like receiving the Gold Medal. This cake is so proud. :) With all the snow we've been getting lately, it seemed perfect to

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Filed Under: Apples, Cake, Caramel, Fall, Nuts Tagged With: apple, cake, caramel, fall baking, pecans

My FAVORITE Frosted Sugar Cookies Recipe

February 14, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 20 Comments

I have to admit that I have a love hate relationship with decorated frosted sugar cookies. I LOVE the way they look and I LOVE to eat them--but I hate all the time they take and the mess in my kitchen when I am done. So if I am going to take the time and effort to make them, they better taste as good as they look. Some people use royal frosting (made with egg whites or meringue powder) to get that

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Filed Under: Cookies, Melanie, Valentine's Tagged With: cookies, frosted cookies, sugar cookies, valentines

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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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