This amazing olive oil cake is simple to make and so delicious! The cake has a subtle hint of lemon and stays incredibly moist for days. It took me years to finally try olive oil cake. Once I did, I finally understood the hype! The olive oil flavor is fragrant without overpowering. It is one of the most delicious cakes you’ll ever meet. (more…) The post Amazing Olive Oil Cake appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

Hi, friends! It’s April! I’m very proud of myself for making it through winter, and I am soaking up every second of this incredible spring weather. I’m glad you’re here! Heck, I’m glad I’m here. ? (Winter was ROUGH.) (more…) The post Friday Thoughts (Plus, HUGE Cookbook Update!) appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

These easy spicy garlic ramen noodles make a super simple weeknight meal! Packed with flavor, they can be yours in 30 minutes or less. It’s time to take every day ramen noodles to a whole new level! This winner of a recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner (and the leftovers are fabulous!). (more…) The post Easy Spicy Garlic Ramen Noodles appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This easy Italian cheese bread is incredible! The simple dough is mixed by hand, and the baked bread is cheesy and full of flair and flavor! Ok, you guys, stop what you are doing right this minute, and make this bread! Seriously. It will be the best decision you’ve made all week. It is by far some of the most delicious bread I have ever eaten! (more…) The post Easy Italian Cheese Bread appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This super easy brown sugar baked ham is the best and easiest ham ever. A boneless half ham and short baking time are key for this recipe. I almost didn’t post this recipe. It’s so easy, it’s almost a non-recipe recipe. But considering it is some of the yummiest ham ever, I figured I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn’t tell you about it. (more…) The post Super Easy Brown Sugar Baked Ham appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

If you need ideas for your Easter dinner menu planning, below are over 25 of my favorite Easter dinner recipes! (more…) The post 25+ Easter Dinner Recipe Ideas appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This carrot cake coffee cake is unbelievable! An easy one-bowl cake batter is topped with golden streusel and a cream cheese drizzle. So delicious! Oh my heavens, I’ve eaten a lot of carrot cake in my day, but this carrot cake coffee cake is definitely one of the most delicious carrot cake variations I’ve EVER had! (more…) The post Carrot Cake Coffee Cake appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

These super easy oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars are soft, chewy, and so delicious! The perfect fast fix for any cookie craving! There is absolutely nothing better than an ooey, gooey, warm cookie bar resplendent with a healthy amount of chocolate chips. This oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bar is one of my all-time favorites! (more…) The post Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

These cinnamon roll muffins have a sweet cinnamon ribbon running through the fluffy, soft muffin. Drizzled with glaze, they are incredible! All the flavors of a delectable cinnamon roll are combined into an easy-to-make muffin that is easily one of the tastiest muffins ever! (more…) The post Cinnamon Roll Muffins appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more

This is easily the best recipe for cutout sugar cookies! They are soft and tender but hold their shape very well during baking. I’ve been making this cutout sugar cookie recipe for over fifteen years, and it is truly the best of the best. For the perfect sugar cookies, make sure to follow all the tips in the recipe! (more…) The post The Best Cutout Sugar Cookies {My Favorite Recipe!} appeared first on Mel's Kitchen Cafe ..read more