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Making Cents of Cooking
I have discovered cooking in the Quarantine and since I'm furloughed, every penny counts.
Let's cook up some delish meals together!
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OG Chicken Pasta!
One of my favorite things about Olive Garden is their signature giant family style salad because that dressing is ADDICTING! When I saw...
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Nov 12, 20201 min read
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Easy, Fast, Cheese Lasagna
I have been craving comfort food lately and this cheese lasagna completely fit the bill! It is super cheesy, easy and completely within...
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Nov 5, 20201 min read
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Turkey Tenderloins in the Crock Pot
When the Pandemic first started, chicken was basically unavailable at the grocery store so we bought these Turkey Tenderloins but didn't...
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Oct 9, 20201 min read
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"Your Position Has Been Eliminated"
Fired. Laid Off. Your Position has been Eliminated. It was just last week that I was finally feeling confident in my furloughed status,...
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Oct 3, 20202 min read
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Finding My Way Back
I have to confess something. Since April, I've been completely and utterly lost. The furlough from my job seemed to take away more than...
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Sep 24, 20202 min read
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Kentucky Derby Pie
Okay friends. This pie is melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The best way I can describe it is like Samoa Girl Scout Cookie with the...
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Sep 22, 20201 min read
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Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
I've been craving a different flavor palate lately and these super cheesy chicken enchiladas hit the spot. They are also surprisingly...
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Sep 15, 20202 min read
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Skid Happens- Back in the Debt Payoff Game!
When it rains, it pours. Literally. Last Sunday, I was in a wild car accident that ended with me climbing out through my passenger window...
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Sep 7, 20204 min read
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Crispy Lemon Chicken
If you watched my first Instagram Live (@messwithmelissa) you saw me prepare this meal and it seriously did not disappoint. The chicken...
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Aug 30, 20202 min read
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Sweet n' Sour Meatballs
Recently made this chunk of comfort food, straight out of my childhood and it totally holds up. The best part is that it can be...
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Aug 27, 20201 min read
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Sparking Joy in my Budget- Marie Kondo-ing my Finances
I didn't use to be a minimalist, in fact, I used to collect a lot of silly things. My DVD collection is impressive and now, completely...
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Aug 21, 20202 min read
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Greek Pasta Salad (Vegetarian)
It's summer which means it is scorching outside. I have found that my lunches can't be hot or my productivity goes down for the rest of...
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Aug 12, 20201 min read
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My Car is Paid Off...Why Do I still have a Car Payment?
First of all, not my hand in the picture, that is a stock image. Now that we've cleared that up, let's chat about cars and car payments....
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Aug 10, 20202 min read
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Orange Chicken in the Crock Pot (Just like Panda Express!)
Just the thought of Orange Chicken makes me oddly nostalgic for college where the local Panda Express was open until 4AM for your late...
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Aug 6, 20202 min read
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A Latte Bullsh*t...or is it?
It's time to get to the personal finance part of this blog! Personal finance is well, personal, meaning the choices I made/make were the...
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Aug 3, 20202 min read
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Cheesy Ziti Baked with White Sauce (Vegetarian)
This bechamel based white sauce cheesy pasta is beyond satisfying. The veggies give it a nice balance and a little crunch. The best part...
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Aug 2, 20202 min read
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Guinness Braised Short Ribs with Polenta and Broccolini
I present you a tale of two short ribs. Last week, we went out to eat with family at a casual upscale restaurant and ordered the short...
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Jul 27, 20202 min read
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Whole Slow Cooked Chicken with Parmesan Potatoes
This chicken tastes JUST like Costco rotisserie chicken, which is delicious. Last weekend, we went out to eat and someone ordered the...
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Jul 22, 20202 min read
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Flank Steak Barbacoa
I feel weird about calling this a recipe because it's only two ingredients and a crock pot. The results though are succulent, flavorful...
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Jul 15, 20201 min read
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Four Bean Crock Pot Chili
A pot of chili is basically a pot of comfort and protein! During these "unprecedented times" this has been a great source of food...
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Jul 9, 20201 min read
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