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Colcannon

March 14, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

This is a traditional Irish dish - an old family favorite. My mother's grandmother was from Ireland so my mother grew up with a lot of Irish cooking...and she passed that on to us! Colcannon is one of my favorites, along with scones. Yum! There are dozens of different ways to make colcannon - this is the one Mom made most of the time and my favorite version. There has never been a written recipe

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Filed Under: St. Patrick's Day, Vegetables Tagged With: butter, Cabbage, comfort food, Ireland, Irish food, onion, potatoes, St. Patricks Day

Buttermilk Waffles

March 12, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 14 Comments

These Buttermilk Waffles are our all time favorite waffle recipe.  I recently made them for breakfast for my husband's birthday, and I realized no one had posted them on The Sisters' Cafe yet.  What a tragedy! :)  Melanie gave me this recipe when I first got married, and I don't think I will ever find another that I like more.  We prefer it with coconut syrup, which Erin has already posted.  And

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Filed Under: Waffles Tagged With: breakfast, buttermilk, waffles

Mama Filoso’s Chicken Rice Soup

February 17, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 6 Comments

I got this delicious and unique Italian Chicken and Rice recipe from my friend Karen. This was her Italian Grandma, who is also known as  'Mama Filoso', recipe. This soup is warm and comforting. The perfect meal to feed my family on a cold winter night. The key is the homemade stock--letting it simmer for hours to bring out the flavors and create a rich broth. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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Filed Under: Italian, Melanie, Rice, Soups Tagged With: chicken, comfort food, italian, soup

Shredded Sweet Pork Salad

February 16, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 23 Comments

Erin shared these recipes with me a long time ago...it reminds me of the salad you can get at Cafe Rio -everyone's favorite! It is a little different but delicious. After trying out several of these knock-off recipes, this one is by far my favorite. In fact it is one of our favorite dinners! Just remember, if your roast is less than 3 pounds, cut down the ingredients accordingly or it will be too

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Filed Under: Beans, crockpot, Latin, Pork, Rice, Salads

Caramel Filled Chocolate Cookies

February 9, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 11 Comments

These caramel filled chocolate cookies have a Rolo candy baked in the center. Aren't they a pretty cookie? I love the way they look. This is an impressive looking cookie and the best part is they taste as great as they look! A friend from church brought these to me one time years ago. I remember my husband was out of town and I had two little boys that were both sick. I was exhausted and these

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Filed Under: Caramel, Chocolate, Cookies, Melanie Tagged With: caramel, chocolate, cookies

Steamed Broccoli with Lime Dressing

February 5, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 11 Comments

This Steamed Broccoli with Lime Dressing recipe is especially great with asian cuisine, but still refreshing with any meal. If you don't like sesame oil, try melted butter in its place. Make sure to serve hot! This is just a simple way to make plain steamed broccoli taste amazing!  Vegetables are not always my kids favorite part of dinner but adding some fun flavors will help! Other great

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Filed Under: Broccoli, Vegetables Tagged With: broccoli, lime, sesami oil, vegetables, vegetarian

Ribollita

January 29, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

Italian Bean and Rustic Bread Soup Ribollita is a traditional (peasant) Tuscan soup whose name translates as ‘reboiled’. Traditionally it sits on the stove for a few days, being reheated and dipped into whenever one is hungry, and it develops amazing flavor. Tradtionally the soup has stale bread added to thicken it. With this recipe you put dried rustic bread cubes or my favorite, croutons on the

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Filed Under: Beans, Melanie, Soups, Vegetarian

Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes

January 12, 2009 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 10 Comments

I have been making these whole wheat blender pancakes for years because they are very easy, very nutritious and my family loves them! They are hearty and healthy. A great way to fill up little tummies and start the day off with whole grains! I love these with fresh berries (or any fruit)and a drizzle of pure maple syrup or old fashioned buttermilk syrup. My oldest son nicknamed the buttermilk

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Filed Under: Melanie, Pancakes and Crepes, Whole Wheat Tagged With: blender pancakes, breakfast, buttermilk syrup, pancakes, whole wheat

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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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