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Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

February 17, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 13 Comments

This is one of the original recipes I posted way back in 2009 and I thought it was time for some new pictures. These Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are so good and so easy to make. They have become a favorite "go-to" treat for our family because they come together fast, are easy to double (if needed) and everyone LOVES them! Crispy buttery crust and an incredibly chewy gooey center with lots of

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Filed Under: Bars, Bars, Chocolate, Oatmeal Tagged With: chocolate chip cookies, cookie bars, oatmeal

Easy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

January 30, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Easy No Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are the perfect treat to make for your loves this Valentines Day! We always celebrate as a family on the 14th with a fun dinner together which includes "Love Potion" (some kind of red drink poured over dry ice). When my boys were little I would make heart shaped pizza, but this year I am planning to make a steak dinner, twice baked potatoes , homemade

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Filed Under: Cheesecake, Chocolate, Valentine's Tagged With: cheesecake, chocolate, dessets, no bake, valentines day treats

Thai Curry Chicken Noodle Soup

January 20, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

Ohh my...this Thai Curry Chicken Noodle Soup is seriously so good! Just looking at the picture and writing this post is making my mouth water. This is definitely one of my favorite soups! The super flavorful base of red curry with the coconut milk, is the perfect carrier for all the delicious diced veggies, the tender fall apart chicken and the tasty noodles. With a topping of fresh chopped

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Filed Under: Basil, chicken, Chicken, Gluten Free, Soups, thai food Tagged With: chicken, curry, noodles, soup, thai food

Brûlée Croissant French Toast Bake

January 16, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + Leave a Comment

Hello Friends! I hope you are staying warm! It seem like, everyone I know, in all different parts of the country, are experiencing some frigid weather! Brrrrr!! Here in Tennessee we only got a tiny dusting of snow but it has all iced over! I think the low tonight is only 6 degrees which is crazy for us!! It definitely puts me in the mood to bake. My boys have been out of school all week so

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Filed Under: French Toast Tagged With: baked French toast, breakfast, Brunch, creme brûlée, croissants

Weekly Menu Plan #11

January 13, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Hello Friends, How is your New Year going so far? Have you had any cray weather where you live? Here in the South we have not gotten any snow but we have had a couple of days off school for wind and ice. My boys have loved it but are still hoping for some of the white stuff this year! What about you? Do you love snow or hate it? I hope you are enjoying these menu plans and they are

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Filed Under: Menu Ideas, Menu Plan, Weekly Menu Tagged With: dinner ideas, meal planning, weekly menu

Spicy Thai Beef Lettuce Wrap (or Bowl)

January 11, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 1 Comment

We love this Spicy Thai Beef Lettuce Wrap (or Bowl) in our family. They are healthy, fresh and bursting with flavor! A fabulous dinner for a busy weeknight. You can easily make the sauces ahead of time and then cook up the beef mixture while the rice cooks. You could have this wonderful dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. A few years ago my sister Mindy and her cute family (aka

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Filed Under: Asian, Beef, Beef Tagged With: Asian, beef, lettuce wraps, rice, thai food

Weekly Menu Plan #10

January 6, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

Happy New Year friends, I am starting back with the weekly plans every weekend. Here is Menu Plan #10 for you! I hope you are enjoying these menu plans and they are helping make your life a bit easier. I would love to hear from you and value your feedback via comments on my blog, email or through social media.  I am on Instagram here, Facebook here and Pinterest here. Or you can

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Filed Under: Menu Ideas, Menu Plan, Weekly Menu Tagged With: dinner ideas, meal planning, weekly menu

Peanut Butter Granola

January 5, 2024 by Mel and Boys Kitchen + 2 Comments

One of my goals for 2024 is to feed my family more wholesome nutrient dense food. Success for me in this area, is all about planning ahead. So every weekend, I plan to create a weekly menu plan first, create list for the grocery store, and prep a couple of good breakfast, snack and lunch recipes too. This weekend I plan to make this wonderful peanut butter granola and applesauce oatmeal muffins.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free, Oatmeal and Granola, Oatmeal and Granola, oats, Peanut Butter Tagged With: breakfast, granola, oats, peanut butter

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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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