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Vanilla Bean Buttermilk Cupcakes with Best Ever Vanilla Bean Frosting

June 23, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 164 Comments

I know the title is a mouthful, but believe me... these cupcakes are divine.  The best ever vanilla cupcake you will ever eat.  (I actually made another version with sour cream the same day, and I liked this recipe way better).  And the frosting?  Don't even get me started.  Mel's Kitchen Cafe calls it magical, and I definitely think it is enchanted.  The frosting takes a little planning, but it

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Layered Drinks

June 16, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 162 Comments

There is only one word for layered drinks -- FUN! Kids are crazy about these, and every adult I've served layered drinks to has loved them, too.  Plus, you know me... I love easy, quick ways to make special occasions even more special.  I featured a red, white and blue drink for the Fourth of July, but these drinks are great for baby showers, birthday parties, summer barbecues... you name it!

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Filed Under: Beverages, Fourth of July, How To, Kids in the Kitchen Tagged With: beverages, fourth of july, layered drinks, party food

Ben and Jerry’s Strawberry Ice Cream

June 14, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

Have you ever tried Ben and Jerry's Strawberry Ice Cream? It's one of the most popular recipes from the Ben and Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream recipe book. Mindy and I must be one the same wavelength this week, hooray for HOMEMADE ICE CREAM time! Please excuse my melty picture. Ice cream sure doesn't wait for the perfect shot! This recipe is one my Mom made for me last summer, when she had a lot of

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Filed Under: Ice Cream, Lemon, Strawberries Tagged With: cream, ice cream, strawberries

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

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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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