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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

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

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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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