In the kitchen

Mississippi Meatballs in the InstantPot

Mississippi Meatballs in the InstantPot

Many years ago, back when we lived in Charlotte, a friend invited us over for dinner. I’m not necessarily a picky eater, but I am a particular eater. Which is basically code for: I like to have control over what I’m eating. So going to someone’s house for a meal isn’t...

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Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

The student union at App had a restaurant upstairs called McAlisters. It's a regular chain deli, but that particular one took my magical meal card. (Can we all pour a little out in memory of those magical little cards? And also? Thanks parents. You had us so fooled...

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Cheap Date Idea: Penne a la Betsy

Cheap Date Idea: Penne a la Betsy

Here's the thing: date nights can get unnecessarily expensive. Think about it: the booze, the appetizers, the entrees, dessert. And that's just dinner. I don't know about you, but we're saving to buy a house. I cry over my dollar bills when I exchange them for a glass...

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Easy & Delicious Dinner: Ritz Cracker Chicken

Easy & Delicious Dinner: Ritz Cracker Chicken

Okay, if I'm being totally honest, I'm in a food rut 99.9% of the time. I have a slight addiction to eating out. And I also tend to toe the line of hangry before I finally start to make any food decisions. That's not a recipe for success I tell you. I don't...

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