How to Turn Your Happy Planner Into Your Blog Planner

*For your convenience this post contains affiliate links* Hey y'all!  Here we are, the day before the last day of 2015.  Like most of you I am reflecting on the past year, and thinking of how I want to grow in the coming one!  Part of that, for me anyway, is setting up my new Happy Planner .   L…

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Sweet and Spicy Glazed Ham

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  When it comes to centerpiece-worthy dishes, nothing beats the irresistible combination of sweet and spicy flavors on a perfectly bakes ham.   This recipe combines the tangy sweetness of orange marmalade with the smokey heat of chipotle peppers in adobo to create…

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5 Ingredient Spicy Turkey Pinwheel Appetizer Recipe

Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Are you looking for a crowd-pleasing lunch or appetizer that's easy to make and packed with flavor?  My 5 Ingredient Spicy Turkey Pinwheels are the perfect solution! They're ideal for parties, game days, or as a quick snack.  With a blend of spicy turkey,…

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The Kitchen Essentials Gift Guide

*For your convenience this post contains affiliate links.*  It's that gift giving time of year again, and many of us are wondering what to get the cooking enthusiasts in our lives.   Well, whether they are just starting out, or looking to upgrade what they already have, I've put together my…

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Panzanella Salad Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. # StouffersHoliday  #CollectiveBias Is it just me or has this holiday season been a little crazy?  It seems like for every one thing I accomplish, 3 more spring up.  That's why, I'll admit…

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Spaghetti Carbonara: Creamy, Simple, and Delicious!

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  Spaghetti Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that captures the essence of simplicity.  With just a handful of ingredients such as spaghetti, eggs, bacon, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper you can whip up a restaurant quality meal in under 30 minutes!   This rec…

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Cheesy Olive Bread Recipe

I am always on the hunt for a great holiday recipe.  Nothing to fussy, but definitely something that stands out. That is why I love this recipe for Cheesy Olive Bread . I was first introduced to this recipe last Christmas at a holiday party that a friend of mine was hosting.  It was cut into small …

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Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  Are you looking for a comforting, hearty dish that feels like a warm hug from Italy?  This Homemade Chicken Cacciatore Recipe is the answer! Cacciatore, which means "hunter" in italian, is traditionally a rustic, one pan dish featuring chicken tomato…

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Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

It's Meatless Monday again, and I have a gem of a recipe for you today.  As we're moving further into fall so many people are asking me about what to do with the seasonal produce available to them.  Yes we have those big, beautiful apples, and various other fruits, but what about all of th…

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How to Throw a Walking Dead Dinner Party: The Ultimate Guide

Welcome to the apocalypse!  Okay, maybe not the apocalypse, but definitely something cool.  Are you a fan of The Walking Dead and want to bring the thrilling world of zombies to your dinner table?  Look no further!  This guide will help you throw a Walking Dead dinner party that will have your gu…

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Bacon and Blue Cheese Pasta

In case you didn't know this about me, I'm a foodie.  I know, shocker right!?!  So when the new movie Burnt came out last weekend, my girls and I planned a special night of food and fun, and went to see it!  Since this is a movie about a 2 Michelin Star chef, seeking redemption while going…

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How to Make Perfect Fried Potatoes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  Fried potatoes are a classic Appalachian dish that I grew up on.  Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned to perfection, they are a favorite comfort food for many.   Whether you're serving them with breakfast, lunch, or dinner, knowing ho…

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Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry Recipe

It's Monday, it's the beginning of the month, it was a BUSY weekend, and the last thing you want to do tonight is cook a big dinner.  The thing is though, you gotta eat, right?     It's at times like these I always think Asian food.  It's super fast to make and it always packed wit…

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Butterfinger Bark Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. # ReinventSweet  #CollectiveBias Halloween in just around the corner and we are all faced with parties, get togethers, and trick-or-treat that we need to prepare for.  A simple delight that I LOVE…

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Homemade Pear Ginger Ice Cream

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorsOfFall #CollectiveBias Tonight is date night.  Studhubs and I don't have traditional date nights these days.  I think anyone who cares for someone else can relate to the fact that, wh…

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Creamy Leek and Potato Soup Recipe

WOW!  The temperatures are really starting to drop around here, and that means soup is on the menu more often.   I honestly forget how the topic came up, but a friend of mine was asking me about leek recipes for her brother, and I told her that Creamy Leek and Potato Soup was one of my favorites.�…

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How to Cook a Whole Chicken in Crockpot Recipe

For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. I love the idea of Sunday Supper, don't you?  Beautiful spread on the table, family gather around. But the reality of the situation is, Sunday is one of the busiest days of the week for me.  I have to be at church early for worship practi…

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Baked Pumpkin Donuts with a Cafe Mocha Glaze

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PurelySimple #CollectiveBias I know that I've said this many, many times, but I am not a baker.  That's not to say I can't bake, but I just don't enjoy it as much as I do cooking…

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Mexican Fried Rice Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #YesYouCAN  #CollectiveBias If you have followed my blog for any amount of time, you know that I'm a hard core advocate of the pantry.  When your pantry is well stock, dinner on busy weeknigh…

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2 Ingredient White Chicken Chili Queso Dip

Can I tell y'all something?  This girl LOVES her some Sunday football!  Oh yeah!  I sho 'nuff do! Here's the problem though.  For the last two weeks my favorite team has kicked-off at 1 o'clock.  By the time I get home from church there is NO TIME to make any of those delicious foo…

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Crockpot Beef and Barley Stew: A Hearty and Comforting Recipe

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  When the air turns crips and you're craving something warm, hearty, and comforting, there's nothing quite like a bowl of slow-cooked Crockpot Beef and Barley Stew.   This wholesome recipe combines tender beef, earthy barley, and a medley of vegetables,…

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Quick and Easy One Pot Butter Chicken Pasta

School is back in session and fall sports are in full swing.  Life definitely gets busy this time of year. That's why I'm always looking for recipes to keep things #EverydayEffortless, but that I can still feel good about serving to to my family. My Butter Chicken Pasta is all of those thi…

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Non Dairy Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Pumpkin season is here at last , and we are all jumping on the bandwagon!  However, so many of the coffee creamers on the market aren't very organic or vegan friendly.  After a discussion I had with a close friend of mine about it, I decided to create something for her so she could join the pa…

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

This post contains affiliate links This weekend I went on a girls trip to one of my favorite cities, Indianapolis. It was a great time, and on the way back home we stopped off in Columbus, OH at North Market .  North Market is this AMAZING farmer's market that is literally one of the most inspir…

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How to Roast Broccoli

My husband and I have very different palettes when it comes to vegetables.  He tends to like his vegetables overdone and mushy, where I like for them to be al dente and still have a little bite to them.  But recently we were invited to my friend Catherine's house where she introduced us to Roa…

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Truffle Mac and Cheese

The following post contains affiliate links. A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine and I went to Chestnut Ridge Winery in Spencer, WV for a little picnic lunch.  It was a beautiful day, and a perfect lunch.  The thing that stood out to me the more, aside from their amazing wines, was the DELICIOUS…

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Crockpot Pork Tacos w/ Pineapple Salsa

I'm the type of person that finds inspiration for recipes from all over, even on Facebook.  I recently became connected with another food blogger, Homemadezagat , who uses all of these great Caribbean inspired spices and fruit in her dishes.  It's not something I typically do, but I decided…

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Steak Marsala Recipe Inspired by Angelo's Steak and Pasta in Myrtle Beach, SC

Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Today we are going on a culinary journey into the heart of Myrtle Beach, SC, where  Angelo's Steak & Pasta  serves up the most delectable  Twin Fillets with a Marsala Sauce .  Today I'm going to recreate this iconic dish in my kitchen, bringing a touch …

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Fiesta Ranch Chicken Tatchos

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #NaturallyCheesy #CollectiveBias Football season is FINALLY here!  It just figures that opening day fell on the same day that we were traveling home from Myrtle Beach.  I knew we could possibly …

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Avocado Tuna Salad

As a mom, you're always looking for healthy lunchbox ideas for a your children, and Tuna Salad Sandwiches are a go-to for a busy lifestyle. However, what if you could give them their favorite tuna treat, but with the flavors and the nutrition amped up? My Avocado Tuna Salad is the PERFECT lunch…

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Cheesy Beef and Spinach Pasta Bake

School is back in session for many of you, and you are struggling to find balance in all of the "new" activities that now have to fit into your already busy day.  The last thing you want to be stressing over is dinner.  That is why it is good to have meals like my Cheesy Beef and Spinach…

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Reuben Wrap Recipe

It's Wednesday.  We're only half way through the week and it's already been crazy!  Throw in the fact that Studhubs and I are going on vacation next week, and I am feeling a little overwhelmed.  It's on nights like this that I really don't want to mess with cooking.  But, we go…

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Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Sometimes the best recipes come from simply experimenting.  That is how I came up with this recipe for my Ranch Oven Roasted Potatoes.   The other day I was getting dinner ready and had some potatoes I needed to use up.  I wasn't energetic enough to make mashed potatoes, and I didn't have …

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BBQ Chicken Sliders

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShareYourSpirit #CollectiveBias #ad Football season is upon us, and that means one of my favorite food times of the year, TAILGATING!  There's just something special about getting together w…

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How to Make Kung Pao Chicken

When I've had a busy day I don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.  And being the end of the month, I don't have the extra money for take-out.  That's where my easy and delicious Kung Pao Chicken comes into play.   It's literally ready in minutes and I dare say it is …

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A Coffee Bar Care Package

This post has be compensated by Lunchbox and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone.  #ad It's an exciting time of year, back-to-school season!  My friend's son, whom I have know since he was three, is off to college, and I wanted to gift him something that was not only special, but u…

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#AD Grilled Cornish Hen Recipe with a Orange Sauce Glaze

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #JuicyGrilledCornish #CollectiveBias When you think of summertime grilling, usually you picture burgers and hot dogs.  But, if you're like me, occasionally you like to put a little black dre…

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Copycat Big Mac Recipe

I know everyone is on the healthy eating bandwagon these days. Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free, Organic, etc.  There's nothing wrong with any of those. We should all be mindful of what we put in our bodies, but sometimes you just want a BIG MAC and you don't have to feel TOTALLY guilty about it.…

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The Ultimate Cobb Salad Recipe: Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy to Make

Hey Y'all and welcome to my kitchen!  Today, I'm sharing a classic and delicious Cobb Salad Recipe that is perfect for any meal.   This salad is not only packed with nutrients but also brimming with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.  Whether you're looking for a healthy lunch …

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The Ultimate Curried Chicken Salad Wrap Recipe

Welcome to my Wet Virginia Kitchen! Are you searching for a quick, healthy, and mouthwatering meal option?  Look no further!  My Curried Chicken Salad Wrap is not only easy to prepare, but also packed with flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.   Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a delightfu…

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