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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

Lindt Truffle Chocolate Cupcakes

February 10, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 238 Comments

I love love love Lindt Lindor Truffles.  Really, who doesn't?  High quality, creamy, melt in your mouth chocolate.  Mmmm.  How can perfection be made any better?  Well, how about combining Lindt truffles with... The result?   The most amazing, out-of-this-world cupcake I have ever eaten. EVER.  And I am not the only one who thought so.  I made

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Cupcakes, Valentine's Tagged With: sidebar

Breakfast Burrito–vegetarian and oh so good!

January 31, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 21 Comments

Oh this Breakfast Burrito--vegetarian was seriously so mouthwatering D E L I C I O U S that I could not wait to share it with you! I loved it so much that I actually made it twice last weekend. My little boys spent lots of time sitting at the bar "helping" me create these gems. In fact my 3 year old who loves to see what is going on in the kitchen at all times, has a problem with not paying

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Filed Under: Egg Dishes, Melanie, Quick Dinner Ideas, Spinach, Tomato, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado tomato, breakfast, eggs, healthy breakfast vegetarian

5 Minute Marinara Sauce

January 12, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 22 Comments

This 5 minute marinara sauce is my favorite and for good reason!  It is incredibly flavorful and delicious and amazingly comes together in only 5 minutes--seriously!! It is perfect over pasta and sauteed veggies or leftover grilled chicken for a quick dinner. It is also perfect for dunking calzones, or pizza rolls or stromboli in. We love this easy and delicious sauce. Hope you do too! PS Need

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Filed Under: Basil, Melanie, Pasta, Sauce, Tomato

Easy Pretzel Turtles

January 10, 2011 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 24 Comments

Easy Pretzel Turtles

In our home, Monday night is reserved for Family Home Evening (FHE). We gather in our family room for an opening song and prayer, followed by a scripture and short gospel related lesson and some "talents" (aka a time to be the center of attention and show off). But the BEST part of the night for my children is the treats. FHE just wouldn't be complete without treats at the end. We switch off who

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Filed Under: Candy, Chocolate, Kids in the Kitchen, Melanie, Nuts Tagged With: carmel, chocolate, easy recipe, pretzel

Mud Trifle and a Dump Truck Birthday Cake

December 30, 2010 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 61 Comments

dump truck trifle

My sister's little boy had a birthday the week before Christmas.  She was practically nine months pregnant, and was looking for something easy.  She saw this Mud Trifle and a Dump Truck Birthday Cake idea on the internet.  So much potential,  but the versions looked painful to eat (cubed cake with hershey's chocolate syrup drizzled on top).  So she decided to come up with her own "Mud Trifle" that

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Filed Under: Birthday Cake, Chocolate, Kids in the Kitchen, Trifles and Puddings Tagged With: birthday cake, boys birthday, dump truck trifle, trifle

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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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