Monday, December 29, 2014

Southwest Scramble

Southwest Scramble
Like most of you, my fridge is still full of those decadent holiday leftovers.  And like most of you, I am trying find new and creative ways to use them up.  That is why tonight I decided I was going to make some delicious omelets.  Everything was going swimmingly until it came time for the fold.  …

Easy Beef Pho Recipe

Easy Beef Pho Recipe
I wouldn't say that I live in a small town by any means.  Actually Parkersburg is the third largest city in West Virginia, but being that as it may, we are limited in our ethnic cuisine.  Sure we have the Mexican restaurants and Chinese places, but aside from that it is pretty meat and potatoes…

Sunday, December 21, 2014

How to Make the Perfect Prime Rib

How to Make the Perfect Prime Rib
Nothing says Christmas dinner to me like a beautiful Prime Rib .  It's one of the most coveted cuts of meat there are, and the price tag definitely reflects it.  I think that's why so many people shy away from it.  You see, you have to treat this roast like a lady.  You can't "man h…

Thursday, December 18, 2014

French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole
Let's talk traditions, shall we? Growing up, my siblings and I had this tradition of all sleeping in the same bed on Christmas Eve.  Yes, all four of us would pile in together and try our very best to go to sleep as quickly as possible.  I will never forget the year we all piled into my brother…

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe
It's Christmas and of course you are being invited to parties and family get-togethers galore!  One of the good things about hosting a modern day holiday celebration is that it is customary for your guests to bring a dish.  One of the downsides to being a guest is what do you bring?  My go-to, …

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast

Mediterranean Stuffed Chicken Breast
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Pompeian Olive Oil.   All opinions are my own. Tis' the season for holiday parties, family get togethers, and more!  I love spending time with all of the special people in my life, and I can't think of a better way to do that than around a t…

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Homemade Hamburger Helper

Homemade Hamburger Helper
I don't know about you, but it seems that ever since we entered into the holiday season, life has been CRAZY!  I feel as though I don't have time to think straight, no less cook elaborate meals for my family.  It is in these moments that a telephone call to the local pizzeria or the drive-t…

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

French Onion Soup

French Onion Soup
Recently my husband has been traveling a lot.  This means that there have been many weekends where my mother-in-love and I are home alone.  So to keep myself occupied, and to test out some recipes, I have been entertaining friends.  I love getting together with my girlfriends.  You can guarantee t…

Monday, December 8, 2014

Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings
The weather has been all over the place this winter, no? One minute it's snowing, and literally within 10 minutes it can be raining.  The next day, 60 degrees!  I CAN'T TAKE IT!!!  That is why I love recipes like these Chicken and Dumplings !  It uses simple ingredients, has great flavor, a…

Corn Flake Wreath "Cookies"

Corn Flake Wreath "Cookies"
A BIG part of the Christmas season, for me, has been cookie baking.  Growing up, my mom was always baking something.  Cakes, cookies, brownies.  She is an amazing baker!  Another thing she was always good at was getting us in the kitchen to help out.  Whether it be measuring flour, cracking eggs, …

Friday, December 5, 2014

Lemon Pepper Chicken Soup w/ Kale

Lemon Pepper Chicken Soup w/ Kale
This Fall/Winter transition is kicking my butt.  (Is it okay to say butt on here?)  Anyway, my seasonal allergies are always worse in the fall.  Throw in all of the snow and rain we have been having and my sinus' have had enough.   That is when I decided I needed to give my immune system a lit…

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Perfect Marinara Sauce

Perfect Marinara Sauce
I am going to share a little story with you.  I didn't always know how to cook.  No, I'm not talking about when I was a child.  I mean as a young woman, in my early 20's, I did not know how to cook. Sure, I grew up around great food and even better cooks, but no one really taught me ho…

Monday, December 1, 2014

Turkey Pot Pie

Turkey Pot Pie
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but if you are anything like me, you still have a lot of leftover turkey in your freezer.  So the question remains...What do you do with all that left-over bird?  Well, one of my favorite dishes to make is  Turkey Pot-Pie !  It is so simple and you can put just about…

Apple Pie Cookies w/a Salted Caramel Icing

Apple Pie Cookies w/a Salted Caramel Icing
Happy December first everyone! Thanksgiving is behind us, the leftovers have been consumed, our shopping carts have been filled, and now it is time to focus on something new...CHRISTMAS! I can't think of a better way to transition into the Christmas season than with COOKIES, can you?  That is …