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Snickers Cookies

April 12, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 9 Comments

Introducing my all-time favorite cookies... Snickers Cookies! These define delicious. They are seriously so good! And addicting too... Just imagine biting into a soft and yummy peanut butter cookie with a mini snickers bar melted inside of it. Warm, smooth, and caramelly... Every bite is heaven. :)

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Filed Under: Cookies, Peanut Butter Tagged With: cookies, dessert, peanut butter

Apple Muffins

April 10, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 9 Comments

There's something undeniably comforting about the warm, cozy aroma of freshly baked muffins wafting through your kitchen. And when those muffins are infused with the sweet and slightly tart flavor of apples, they become the perfect treat for any time of day. Today, I am sharing a favorite homemade apple muffin recipe that's sure to delight your family and fill your home with the irresistible scent

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Filed Under: Muffins, Whole Wheat Tagged With: apple, fall baking, muffins, pecans

Sundried Tomato Hummus

April 1, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 7 Comments

For those of you that are not familiar with hummus--it is a Middle Eastern spread that uses chickpeas and tahini (sesame seed paste) as its base. This Sundried Tomato Hummus is so HEALTHY and really good!! I got the recipe from my sweet friend Karen. She is one of my cooking buddies and we share our favorite recipes in our monthly recipe group. Last month the theme was beans. (I brought a dish

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Filed Under: Beans, chickpeas, Dips & Spreads, Melanie, Tomato Tagged With: appetizer, humus, indian food, sun-dried tomatoes

Red Beans and Rice

March 26, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Red Beans and Rice

This Red Beans and Rice recipe is bursting with flavor. Eric and I love the spicy kick it has! It is also a very forgiving recipe...once you get used to it, you can add or subtract ingredients that sound good or you have on hand. For instance, I used half an orange pepper, a red onion, and added a pound of chunked ham to it this time - it was delicious. The way it is written here it is spicy, but

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Filed Under: Beans, crockpot, Main Course, Rice Tagged With: beans, comfort food, rice, sausage

Cardamom Granola

March 13, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

This cardamom granola recipe is EXCELLENT!! I love it! I have tried different granola recipes and they have been too sweet, soggy or sticky...but this one is just perfect! It even stays crunchy in milk! I love that it has flax seed in it. (they are rich in Omega 3's --always a plus in your diet!) I also love the cardamon in it. I had never used it before (I actually bought the spice for this

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Filed Under: Almonds, Coconut, Melanie, Nuts, Oatmeal, Oatmeal and Granola, Whole Wheat Tagged With: breakfast, flax, granola, nuts, oats

FANTASTIC Chicken Tortilla Soup

March 6, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 4 Comments

Oh my friends you need to put this Fantastic chicken tortilla soup on your menu ASAP! Yes, I know there are lots of tortilla soup recipes out there, but you must believe me when I tell you this is the best tasting one with the least amount of work! It is so very easy to make and just packed with flavors. Perfect for a quick week night dinner but your family will think you spent hours on it!

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Filed Under: Avocado, Cilantro, Latin, Melanie, Soups Tagged With: avocado, beans, chicken, latin, mexican food, soup

Barbeque Chicken Pizza

March 1, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 7 Comments

This barbeque chicken pizza is a favorite around our house. My husband says it is better than California Pizza Kitchen's barbecue chicken pizza! You'll have to decide for yourself! The secret is to use Famous Dave's BBQ sauce (or your absolute favorite). When I make it I don't measure anything, just lay it all on until it looks right so these measurements are approximate... use as much cheese,

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Citrus Water Punch

February 29, 2008 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 8 Comments

Last night I taught a cooking class with my sister Brittany on Easy Entertaining! It was fun! We were gong to snap a couple of pictures--but we were a little busy and forgot! This picture of the Citrus Water Punch was at the end--thus it is almost gone! You will have to imagine it full and all the slices of citrus floating with crushed ice. It is a very beautiful drink to serve at a party--but the

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Filed Under: Beverages, Lemon, Melanie, Orange Tagged With: beverage, citrus, drinks, party punch

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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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