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.

3 Ingredient Banana Oat Muffins – Recipe of the Month

This recipe is a great breakfast option, snack idea, or an on-the-go treat. This easy, 3 ingredient banana oat muffins recipe is vegan, and made with no flour and no sugar. I make these muffins often and store in the refrigerator to have available when I need a quick pick me up any time of day!

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Crock Pot Minestrone Soup – Recipe of the Month

Minestrone Soup RecipeMinestrone soup is perfect for any cold night in the winter. It’s one of my family’s go-to comfort foods. It is loaded with vegetables and is good for you, too. This recipe is easy to make in a crock pot and will keep you full for hours.

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Holiday Fudge – Recipe of the Month

Who doesn’t love sugar cookies and fudge? Well now you can have both, mixed together. This holiday fudge recipe only requires 4 ingredients. Take a batch or two when visiting family and friends over the holidays, or just treat yourself!

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Cracker Pecan Pie Recipe

Cracker Pecan Pie Recipe

I think we can all agree pecan pie is a must on Thanksgiving. This pecan pie can be made one or two days ahead to make you holiday stress free. This recipe is unique and a family favorite!

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Harvest Pasta Salad

Fall is my favorite season. There are many reasons why I love fall, one being the abundance of seasonal foods you can find this time of year.

Harvest Pasta Salad is a wonderful way to welcome the season and its deliciousness.  This pasta salad combines all the flavors of fall and is simple to create.

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Apple Caramel Dump Cake

Apple Cake Fall RecipeFall is in the air! Try this out of the world and easy fall dessert. I have made this recipe several times and it always turns out wonderful. Apple Caramel Dump Cake only requires 4 ingredients. You can top this dessert with vanilla ice cream, too.

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No-Bake Chocolate Chip Balls

No-Bake Chocolate Chip Balls RecipeNo-bake chocolate chip balls make the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert. They only take five minutes and six ingredients to make! If you need a quick pick-me-up or an on-the-go snack, this recipe is worth a try.

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Zucchini, Tomatoes, and Onions

I love zucchini in the summer.   It’s the easiest summer side dish to make and is in season to buy for a great price!  I live in New Jersey, so tomatoes are delicious this time of year!

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When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

We’ve all heard this saying or one of the many like it.

I guess you can say that an MS diagnosis would be considered a bushel basket full of lemons. Well, now you have this big basket full of fruit! So you have two choices:  You could put the lemons on your counter, stare at them from time to time and watch them go bad. Or, you can turn those lemons into freshly squeezed lemonade.

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Chick Pea Salad

The summer is right around the corner (I know, can you believe it). Need a fast and easy side dish to bring to a pot-luck, lunch at work, or even a family gathering? This chick pea salad recipe is for you. It is a perfect summer salad that is delicious! Continue reading

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