Showing posts with label Comfort food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Comfort food. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
When I was small, there was one meal that we looked forward to more than any other.  That was my dad's homemade spaghetti sauce!

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Classic Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe (with Plant-Based Alternatives)

 Classic Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Recipe (with Plant-Based Alternatives)
It's Mardi Gras season y'all and no Fat Tuesday would be complete without a delicious Classic Gumbo Recipe . Full disclosure.  I have never been to New Orleans, but I have a few friends from there, who taught me the ways of their ancestors and helped me to perfect my West Virginia version of …

Friday, January 19, 2024

Country Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe

Country Style Black Eyed Peas Recipe
Beans are a staple here in West Virginia.  They are warm, filling, nutritious, and affordable.  That's why they make frequent appearances on our table.  Honestly you give me a pot of beans, some cabbage, fried potatoes, and corn bread and I am in Heaven.  That's why I think everyone should …

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Mushroom and Italian Sausage Risotto (wine free) (regular rice)

Mushroom and Italian Sausage Risotto (wine free) (regular rice)
There are few dishes that get me more excited than a good risotto or Italian mac and cheese if you will.  lol It's rich, creamy, silky, and smooth.  Everything you want in life when it comes to food.  Add in some great mushrooms and Italian sausage and you have a real winner winner risotto dinn…

Friday, October 13, 2023

Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

Easy Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe
I finally did it.  I finally jumped on the rotisserie chicken bandwagon and let me just say there is NO GOING BACK!  Not only is it a great time saver, but a wonderful money saver as well.  Long story short with the meat and stock I got from this chicken, I saved myself $7.48 at the store.  But no…

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Easy Taco Lasagna Recipe

Easy Taco Lasagna Recipe
My go-to "fancy dinner" is always Lasagna.  In fact it is a tradition in my house to have lasagna on Christmas Eve.  So when my mom called me and told me she had a recipe I HAD to try called, Taco Lasagna, I was like, "sign me up"! Oh man I am so glad I did! This Easy Taco Lasag…

Monday, May 9, 2022

The Best Vegan Meatloaf Using Impossible Meat Recipe

The Best Vegan Meatloaf Using Impossible Meat Recipe
I have a confession to make.  I love meatloaf.  I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, but growing up in West Virginia it was one of my favorite meals, and I always looked forward to when it was on the menu.  Ironically enough, when I got married, and was learning how to cook, it was one o…

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Easy Crockpot Vegan Ravioli Soup Recipe #crocktober

Easy Crockpot Vegan Ravioli Soup Recipe #crocktober
We have been getting a lot of rain this autumn which is okay by me because I love soup and NOTHING warms your soul during a rainy day like a big bowl of soup.  That's why I love this Easy Crockpot Vegan Ravioli Soup Recipe . With simple ingredients from your pantry and the convenience of a slow …

Monday, October 25, 2021

Simple Crockpot Vegan Chicken and Dumplings Recipe #crocktober

Simple Crockpot Vegan Chicken and Dumplings Recipe #crocktober
This post contains affiliate links.   It has been gray, cold, wet, and windy here in West Virginia and I am HERE FOR IT!  The trees have really started to pop and that can mean only one thing, IT'S CROCKPOT SEASON!   Nothing beats dinner simmering away all day and the whole house wafting in good…

Friday, October 8, 2021

Vegan Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Crockpot

Vegan Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe Crockpot
 This post is sponsored by Chateau Dumpling Company . All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.  This post also contains affiliate links. It's #Crocktober and that means a large portion of the month will be dedicated to all of the comforting slowcooker meals we know and love! I'll be hon…