About Melissa Young

A Little about me: My name is Melissa Young and I am Senior Director of Mission Delivery, Client Services/MRI. I have my MSW from the University of Pennsylvania. In my spare time I enjoy playing golf and tennis, cooking, and spending time with my family and friends.

Recipe of the Month: Carmel Apple Dip

Caramel Apple Dip is an easy and fun recipe to make and add to your Thanksgiving gathering or Fall celebration. When I make this dip, everyone compliments me on how yummy it tastes. It only requires a few ingredients, and you do not need to use the oven. You can make it the night before and refrigerate, one less thing you have to worry about! Enjoy.

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Recipe of the Month: Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch

This easy 3 ingredient Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch recipe is great to make for all ages. Only takes a few minutes to prepare and is perfect for watching the classic Hocus Pocus movie! Happy Halloween!!

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Recipe of the Month: Back to School Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars

Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars are quick and easy to make for all ages! They only take about 10 minutes to prepare.  All you need are three ingredients to make these yummy bars and are perfect to pack for back to school!

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Recipe of the Month: Chocolate Chip Kodiak Cake Muffins

These muffins are simple to make. Just need to add a few ingredients to the Kodiak mix and in no time, you’ll have delicious chocolate chip muffins to enjoy. Great for an easy on the go snack or pick me up during the day. They’re made with whole grains and packed with protein. Give them a try!!

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Recipe of the Month: One Pot Pasta with Lemon and Basil

With the summer heat across the country, who wants to turn the oven on? Let’s make dinner simple. This one pot dish requires very few ingredients and comes together in no time.

Why make dinner complicated, right?

Recipe of the Month from MSAA's MS Conversations blog
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Recipe of the Month: BLT Hot Dog

Making a BLT Hot Dog is as simple as making the classic BLT sandwich. This fun twist is sure to please hot dog lovers. You can add additional toppings if you like, such as avocado and onion. This could also make for a fun topping bar at summer cookout. Give it a try!

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Recipe of the Month: Grilled Shrimp Skewers

These grilled shrimp skewers deserve a place at your Memorial Day cookout. Marinated in a yummy lemon and garlic mixture, they’re packed with flavor. Plus, they come together in a snap making them the perfect addition to any grilled menu.

15-20 minutes is all the time you will need to prepare them!

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Recipe of the Month: Cottage Cheese Pancakes

These cottage cheese pancakes are high in protein, low in carbs, gluten free and taste delicious! They are easy to make and store very well in the freezer. Once you try them, you will be hooked just like me.

Give them a try!!!

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Recipe of the Month: Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread

YAY- It’s Fall Y’all.  This Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread is delicious!   Enjoy with a hot cup of coffee and savor the pumpkin spice flavor.  This is sure to be a hit at Fall gatherings with friends and family.  To be honest, I love to have a slice in the quiet morning when I am the only one awake sitting on my porch with my pumpkin spice coffee. 

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Recipe of the Month: Fall Pumpkin Hummus

It is hard to believe that Fall is right around the corner. I am so ready for pumpkin everything!!!

This easy Fall Pumpkin Hummus only takes 10 minutes to make and is delicious!

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