With a stir of a spoon and just four ingredients, you’ll be ready to put these Yogurt Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins in the oven before it’s even preheated! Keep in touch! Subscribe to receive Melanie Makes recipes direct to your inbox. Original content posted February 2015. Updated May 2019. Muffins have a way of rescuing a … Read more

These chocolate oatmeal cookies are a delicious hybrid of brownie and cookie—soft and chewy with slightly crisp edges, and utterly irresistible. It has been quite a week here. Between the daylight savings time shift disrupting my baby’s routine and a stomach bug that wiped out three days, I was ready for something comforting. The bug … Read more

Looking for an easy, flavorful way to use up leftover ham? This classic ham salad recipe is a perfect choice. Made with finely chopped ham, creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, crunchy celery, and a touch of pickle relish and brine, this easy ham spread comes together in minutes and works beautifully in sandwiches, wraps, or served … Read more

It’s finally Christmas cookie season, and I take this time of year seriously. I love everything about baking cookies — there truly is something for everyone. If I ever meet someone who claims they don’t like cookies, I’m determined to find the one they do. These gluten free rainbow cookies are the Cadillac of Italian … Read more

A smoothie that tastes just like carrot cake, made with carrots, walnuts, dates, almond milk and an optional splash of vanilla. No bananas, no added sugar — just wholesome ingredients. This really is one of my favourite smoothies — a creamy, naturally sweet drink that captures the flavour of carrot cake without using bananas or … Read more

Breakfast quiche is a savory, crowd-pleasing dish: a creamy egg filling baked in a flaky, buttery pie crust. This version combines crispy bacon, fresh spinach, minced garlic, and sharp cheddar with a mixture of eggs, milk, and cream for a rich, well-balanced flavor. It’s elegant enough for holiday brunches and easy enough for weekday breakfasts … Read more

Readers call this fudgy chocolate mug cake the best they’ve tried. It can be made in the microwave or the oven. The best chocolate cake in a mug This chocolate mug cake is for true chocolate lovers: rich, fudgy, and simple to make. The recipe has thousands of enthusiastic reviews from readers who keep returning … Read more

Pumpkin Mousse: a no-cook, ultra-fluffy dessert made with white chocolate and gingersnaps. If you love pumpkin but want something different from pie, this recipe is for you. It’s a quick, no-bake pumpkin mousse that comes together in about 15 minutes and chills into a light, airy dessert perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering. This … Read more

This 5-Ingredient Quinoa Pizza Crust has become a favorite in our household. My oldest daughter, Jade, has recently struggled with eczema. After a severe flare in mid-April, we’ve worked to pinpoint triggers and adjust her diet to help calm her skin. Attending Living Without’s Food Allergy Fest in early May opened my eyes to how … Read more

These oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with crispy prosciutto and maple syrup balance sweet and savory perfectly — an ideal holiday side for Christmas or Thanksgiving. Halved Brussels sprouts are tossed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh rosemary, then roasted at high heat until tender with caramelized edges. Prosciutto is torn into pieces and crisped on … Read more