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Brownies for a Crowd

July 2, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 15 Comments

With the big Independence Day celebration ( Sorry my friends up North, I missed Canada Day by a day!) this weekend, I thought this Brownies for a Crowd recipe might come in handy. They come together fast with ingredients I always have on hand. These brownies are always a hit and the recipe makes a lot. Perfect for a neighborhood party, family reunion or if you REALLY like brownies! I hope you

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Filed Under: Bars, Brownies, Chocolate, Melanie Tagged With: bar cookies, brownies, chocolate, dessert

Barefoot Contessa’s Coconut Cake

June 12, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 29 Comments

This was a post from Sisters Cafe (our original blog) that my sister Brittany shared: Oh wow, this cake is delicious... but then aren't all of Ian Garten's recipes to die for?!! It is dense and moist (almost like a pound cake) and has a delicious flavor! It was definitely a special treat... made for a special birthday girl. Melanie just had a birthday and we had a great big birthday bash with

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Filed Under: Cake, Coconut Tagged With: Barefoot Contessa, cake, coconut

Chicken Poppy Seed Salad

May 27, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 22 Comments

This Chicken Poppy Seed Salad  is Melanie's recipe and it is wonderful. Since she has never posted it, I had to get it out there for you all to enjoy it too! Mel is a born hostess and party planner... she has hosted an engagement party for every single one of her 4 younger siblings and at mine she served this salad...along with a whole bunch of other delicious foods, as you can imagine! My

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Filed Under: Cheese, chicken, Melanie, Salads Tagged With: almonds, bacon, chicken, poppyseed, salad

Zucchini Soup

May 17, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 13 Comments

This Zucchini Soup is a recipe from 2009 that my sister in law Amy Sterzer shared. She said: "Zucchini Soup may not be much to look at but I love this soup! It can be very healthy and yet is still extremely tasty. The recipe calls for cheese, sour cream, and bacon as garnish which is delish but not a requirement. I make it without those garnishes all the time and my family still likse it.

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Filed Under: Soups, Zucchini Tagged With: soup, zucchihni

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

May 14, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 104 Comments

Calling all chocolate lovers! This is the banana bread for you! I got this Double Chocolate Banana Bread recipe out of a magazine called Cooking Pleasures. It described the bread as "having it all: rich fudginess, moist texture, and good banana flavor. " I would wholeheartedly agree! I am glad I had a bunch of very ripe bananas that need to be used when I came across this recipe. I think that is

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Filed Under: Banana, Chocolate, Melanie, Quick Bread Tagged With: banana, banana bread, chocolate

Strawberry Freezer Jam

April 26, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 27 Comments

Look what I did last week. I made a triple batch of the best (in my opinion) strawberry freezer jam. I have never found a store brand that even comes close to homemade. We just LOVE it! I know this really isn't a recipe...but I had to share with you my favorite brand for freezer jam. Introducing... This makes the BEST no cook strawberry freezer jam and the BEST part is ...it only calls for 1

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Filed Under: Berries, Jams & Spreads, Melanie Tagged With: freezer jam, strawberry

Poppyseed Bundt Cake

April 15, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 276 Comments

This Poppyseed Bundt Cake is slightly citrusy with a moist, tender crumb and a buttery sweet glaze that make it a seriously amazing dessert for any occasion. This is VERY popular cake at my house. A couple of my sons always request this one for their birthdays! Whether you're it for a celebration or just for fun, this cake is bound to bring joy to your taste buds! This cake gets rave reviews

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Filed Under: Cake, Melanie Tagged With: bundt cake, cake, citrus, desserts, poppyseed

Tuscan Lentil Soup

March 25, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 10 Comments

Well, around here we are back to soup weather! It has been cold, blustery and even a little snowy lately. Perfect weather for one of my favorite vegetarian soups, Tuscan Lentil Soup. This recipe makes for a healthy, hearty and flavorful dinner. I love Lentils because they are a health powerhouse and are easy to prepare. You don't have to soak them like other legumes and they have a short cooking

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Filed Under: Beans, Carrots, Gluten Free, Gluten-Free, lentil, Melanie, Soups, Vegetarian Tagged With: carrots, gluten free, lentils, soup, vegetarian

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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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