Cheesy Sour Cream Noodle Bake

As a cook, I am always trying to broaden my horizons. Whether it's trying new and exotic flavors, or learning new technique, I am always up for the challenge.  Recently those challenges have led me to the world of casseroles.  I know crazy, right!?!  But the truth is, casseroles were not some…

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Ravioli w/ Smoked Sausage & Caprese Alfredo

I know I have said this time and time again, but my pantry is my greatest source of inspiration. The other night I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  I hadn't really had a chance to make a menu and go to the store, so went to the pantry and fridge to see what I had on hand.  I…

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Easy Chicken Curry Recipe

Many of you may know that, though I reside in West Virginia, half of my heart lives in Peru, Indiana with my step-daughter and grand children.  This past weekend Studhubs went up to see them while I stayed home to take care of Momma Pogue.  It is on weekends like this that I REALLY get adventurous…

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Grilled Chicken Kebabs

If you wouldn't mind, I am going to whine for a moment.  I LOVE fall, but ever since autumn has come to the valley we have had nothing but NON-STOP RAIN! For days and days on end it has literally poured.  Just when I was about to just curl up in my bed, not to emerge until spring, we FINALLY h…

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Homemade Sloppy Joe's

On busy weeknights, I will be the first to admit that I am tempted to fold and grab the easiest convenience food I can find.  Box, can, frozen, it makes no difference!  If it's quick and easy, I want it!  Who cares about the added salt and chemical preservatives!?!   Just give me a one pot mea…

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Chicken Fried Rice

I know that Sunday is traditionally a day where families come together for a big meal, that has been roasting away in the oven all morning long, filling the house with delectable flavors!  Well, to be honest, that is not how things play out at our house!  On Sunday, I wake up early in the morning,…

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