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…

Monday, March 22, 2021

Easy Vegan Chicken-less Tamale Casserole Recipe

Easy Vegan Chicken-less Tamale Casserole Recipe
So since going vegan I TRY to eat clean, whole foods as much as possible.  However, being from West Virginia your girl just wants a good ol' fashioned comfort food casserole.  So the other day while scrolling Pinterest I saw this recipe for Chicken Tamale Casserole I thought to myself "Ho…

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe

Vegan Red Lentil Dahl Recipe
Something that I did not expect when going plant based was how I would fall in love with cooking all over again.  Why you ask?  The answer is simple, it's  because we've been forced to try all sorts of new cuisines.  I never thought I would see the day when my husband, the self proclaimed r…

Monday, November 12, 2018

Mushroom and Swiss Burger Casserole Recipe

Mushroom and Swiss Burger Casserole Recipe
Chateau Dumplings provided the dumplings in this recipe, but it is in no way sponsored.  I just genuinely like the product. There are two things I love, a great burger and a good fridge forage.  I know you're familiar with a great burger, but a fridge forage is where you go through your refrige…

Thursday, December 15, 2016

Easy Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe

Easy Cauliflower Stuffing Recipe
One thing that I have learned whilst trying to eat healthier is that CAULIFLOWER IS KING!  Seriously!  I have found that it is a brilliant dupe for just about any of lovely carb laden dishes you long to devour during the holidays.  That's why, when I was trying to think of something that would…

Monday, October 31, 2016

Sausage and Herbed Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Sausage and Herbed Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
It seems like everyone I know is jumping on the clean eating band wagon.  The one thing that keeps coming up in our conversations is how expensive it is.  You can walk into the supermarket and fill a cart full of crap for $50, but that same amount will barely cover the bottom with fresh fruits and…

Monday, October 17, 2016

Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe

Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
I have always been a long time lover of soup.  There's just something about holding a warm bowl of goodness in your hand during these chilly autumn evenings that soothes the soul.  Another thing I'm starting to realize about soup is that, when you are trying to eat healthy, soup is ALWAYS …

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Perfect Chili Recipe

Perfect Chili Recipe
*This post contains affiliate links* You guys, I am in HEAVEN!  The temperature is really dropping and that can only mean one thing...IT'S CHILI SEASON!!!  I actually shared this recipe almost three years ago, in fact, it was the first recipe I every shared with y'all. However, if you go to…

Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Easy Vegetable Chili Recipe with Homemade Bread Bowls

Easy Vegetable Chili Recipe with Homemade Bread Bowls
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. # YesYouCan  #CollectiveBias  February seemed to be one of the craziest months I have had in a while.  Every time I turned around there were more obligations than time, and the next thing I knew i…

Monday, February 15, 2016

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe
When it comes to American cuisine I don't think it gets any better than meatloaf.  However, meatloaf can get a little boring at times.  That's why I like to play with my food so to speak and make things like this delectable Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf .    It has all of the great flavor of …

Monday, February 8, 2016

Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe

Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe
*This Post Contains Affiliate Links* Tomorrow is Mardi Gras!  Since I was a young girl I have wanted to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The energy, the music, THE FOOD!   But since that is not going to happen this year I have decided to celebrate at home with my delicious Crock Pot Jambalaya .   …