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.  …

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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…

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The Ultimate Guide to Making the Perfect Prime Rib

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  If you're looking to wow your guests with a tender, flavorful prime rib that melts in your mouth, you've come to the right place.  Cooking the perfect prime rib might sound intimidating, but with the right steps, tools, and tips, it becomes an approachab…

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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…

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Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Today I'm excited to share one of my all-time favorite appetizer recipes, Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip .   This creamy, cheesy dip is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a family gathering, a game day party, or a simple weekend snack.  With a few simple…

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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…

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Homemade Hamburger Helper: A One-Pot Comfort Classic (No Box Required!)

Hey y'all and welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Growing up I was blessed to rarely eat a meal that wasn't made from scratch.  My dad was an amazing cook and enjoying cooking for his family.  But every once in a while we would have a treat of that iconic boxed pasta.  You know the one.  …

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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…

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Country Style 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 Country Style Chicken and Dumplings !  It uses simple ingredients, has g…

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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, …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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