Ramp Rice Bowls with Caramelized Shallots

Welcome to my kitchen, where I'm bringing you a tantalizing recipe that celebrates the vibrant flavors of spring here in West Virginia – RAMPS! Specifically Ramp Rice Bowls topped with irresistibly Caramelized Shallots. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are a seasonal delicacy here in Appalachi…

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Easy Sausage and Pepper Sauce Recipe

Pantry cooking is very popular right now.  I think it's mainly because we are all trying to save money and what better way to do that than to use what you already have on hand.  I have found, in my own home, that I'm able to keep my grocery bill pretty reasonable by practicing this.  It als…

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Easy Candy Cane Pizza

Around the holidays I love making fun, festive food with my son.  I know we all tend to gravitate towards sweets, but Camden is more of a savory kind of kid.  I was scrolling through TikTok and saw someone make a candy cane danish out of crescent rolls and I thought to myself this would also make a…

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Italian Nachos Recipe

We always have at least one night a week where we have what we call "fun food" meals.  Usually it's pizza on Friday or something snacky during a ball game.  One of our FAVORITE fun foods are these Italian Nachos !   A fun take on a traditional nacho recipe, these Italian Nachos bring a …

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Crockpot Sauerkraut Sausage and Potatoes Recipe

Sauerkraut and sausage is nothing new under the sun.  Growing up is was just simply throw it all in a pot with some water and call it done.  There is nothing wrong with that.  However, I like to really utilize my spice cabinet and elevate these simple dishes that I grew up with and make them just a…

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German Cabbage Soup Recipe

I've had the best time this Souptember experimenting with new ingredients.  To me, coming up with all these interesting flavors makes cooking challenges like this fun.  I'm especially excited to bring this German Cabbage Soup to the table.  Mainly because it's unique to anything I have …

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Cheesy One Pot Sausage and Noodle Skillet Recipe

I think it is safe to say are all feeling the pinch at the grocery store these days.  What used to feed my family three meals a day for a week barely covers essentials.  Throw that on top of being a busy working parent and things get a little stressful.  That is why I love simple and inexpensive, o…

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Crockpot Pork Chop Dinner Recipe

Can I be honest with you about something?  Crockpot meals are NOT pretty.  lol  That's right, I said it, they're not.  HOWEVER, they are tasty and this Crockpot Pork Chop Dinner Recipe no exception.   A true dump-n-go meal I know you and your entire family are gonna love this one so... Let&…

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Sweet Potato Hash with Egg Recipe

Recently I visited my sister and her family in Columbus, Ohio and whilst I made dinner for everyone in the evening, she made breakfast every morning.  One thing she made that I was WILD for was this Sweet Potato Hash with Egg Recipe .   It's so simple to make, kid approved, and is perfect for b…

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Cheesy Pork Chop and Rice Bake Recipe

You guys have been loving these quick, easy, and inexpensive meals this month!  I've enjoyed seeing all your pictures and hearing about what you have made!  Today's recipe for Cheesy Pork Chop and Rice Bake is something that, to be honest, I saw a while back on YouTube in one of those &quo…

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Easy Dirty Rice Recipe

Today's recipe was one of those really fun ones to "create".  No, I didn't invent dirty rice, but my sister and I have had a love affair with the dirty rice on the Shoney's breakfast bar for years, and now that she lives in an area that doesn't have a Shoney's, I want…

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Pork Fried Rice Recipe

The other day I purchased a package of pork chops on sale.  I marinated and grilled up the entire package, but after dinner there was one sole chop left over.  ONE!  What can I do with one pork chop? Make an entire new dinner, that's what!  Take my Pork Fried Rice Recipe for example. With one…

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Low Carb Spaghetti Squash Carbonara Recipe

Like many of you, Studhubs and I are trying to work on our summer bodies (lol) and watch those pesky carbs.  Sometimes I think eating low carb can be a little redundant, and because I love food, I want to keep things interesting. So in times like this I love experimenting with some of my favorite …

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Sheet Pan Teriyaki Pork Chop Dinner Recipe

*This post contains affiliate links* Good morning Kitchen Fam!  How's everyone doing this bright and sunny Monday morning?  So far  so good here in the Mid Ohio Valley, and I'm ready to share with you what I've been cooking up in my kitchen!  I'm actually really excited about today&…

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Easy Orecchiette with Broccoli and Italian Sausage Recipe

Some of my favorite meals to make are the ones that you literally throw together on a Thursday night and they turn out amazing!  That is kinda what happened with this Easy Orecchiette with Broccoli and Italian Sausage Recipe .   A one-pot meal that's composed of things I had on hand in my fridg…

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Ranch Pork Chop Sheet Pan Meal with Potatoes and Brussel Sprouts

Can I be honest with you for a minute?  I had this grand plan for an entire month of freezer meals in September.  You know, so I could help save you time as you ease back into the school year.  However, I have made a very interesting discovery.  I STINK AT FREEZER MEALS.  I don't know what it …

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Easy Pork Chop Sheet Pan Meal Recipe

This post contains affiliate links. I'm always looking for ways to make dinner easier without sacrificing quality.  I feel like that's the goal of each and every one of us really.  So the other day when I was about to make dinner I had a thought.  "If I'm going to roast these vege…

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Southern Style Ham Salad Recipe

I don't know if your family is anything like mine, but we always have ham at Easter dinner.  I'm not exactly sure why because not all of us like it all that much.  There is always a beef option as well. The next thing I know my mom is sending all of this leftover ham home with me, and I am…

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Mojo Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Pork tenderloin is one of those great little supermarket gems.  Usually inexpensive, I find myself picking them up on a regular basis.  The thing is, pork can be a little bland.  Or, I always make it the same way, and they gets boring.  So the other day I decided to hit up my spice cabinet and kic…

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Pizza Calzones

I love cooking.  You all know that.  But let's be honest.  I don't always WANT to cook.  However, here it is, the end of the month, the week before the big Thanksgiving meal.  I do not have the extra cash to be eating out, so I have to make something.  I am tired of stir-fry.  I am tired o…

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