The Unemployment Cookbook: When Two Good Recipes Make a Third

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

Hey y’all! I’m so excited for this recipe post!

Last week I celebrated my new career by going to WinCo. Along with a new day gig at the local paper’s ad and digital marketing division, This Girl got paid to present on social media vs. marketing at WOK in Bakersfield, and I bought food with that thar income. So I guess social media really does put food on the table.

Now, the day job won’t start for another day or two, but I quit the old job last week so I could take … read the rest. . .

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The Unemployment Cookbook: Potato Chip Casserole

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

What’s on my plate this week? Well, y’all voted and results are 2-to-1 in favor of Andouille Jambalaya.

Just kidding! You already know what’s on my plate, because you voted for potato chip casserole!

Now, the original version is found in The Unemployment Cookbook, but as you can probably tell by the photo above, BEE The Zebra is not about to let Nippers have all the redoux fun.

BEE likes to get crazy creative in the kitchen (say that five times fast!), and he also likes to add some sass to everything he touches. … read the rest. . .

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The Unemployment Cookbook: Hamburger Pie

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

So, there’s this cookbook on my shelf and a poll on Facebook . . .

Last week y’all voted, and Hamburger Pie won the election!

This has always been one of my favorite meals since I was young. It’s hearty, savory, and just look at all those mashed potatoes!

Now, you can use fresh ingredients if you want to. My schedule requires something just a little easier, so I opt for the ready-to-use product.

Have I shared this with you before? Well, it’s worth another helping, dontcha think?

Seven ingredients. Six steps. One big serving … read the rest. . .

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What’s on My Plate? You decide!

by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68

Hey, peeps! I’m gonna try something a little fun and participatory.

So, I’ve decided part of my new meal plan should include recipes from The Unemployment Cookbook so I can also do a foodie blog. I know, I know . . . DUH. But I guess I’ve been so focused on writing NOLA and keeping a clean house (insert sarcastic laughter here) that I didn’t give much thought to it.

And then it hit me. It hit me like a sweet tea on a humid day. Like a misty shade tree on a concrete … read the rest. . .

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