Showing posts with label Recipes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Recipes. 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 …

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

The World's BEST Cobbler Recipe

The World's BEST Cobbler Recipe
Several Years ago I was at a church get together, and you KNOW your girl was headed to the dessert table.  There I stumbled upon what is quite literally The World's BEST Cobbler Recipe! I immediately asked my friend Dava for her recipe and I was SHOCKED to find out how simple the ingredients wer…

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…

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

Chicken Sausage and Kale over Rice Recipe

Chicken Sausage and Kale over Rice Recipe
*This post contains affiliate links* When I began to change my eating habits, one of the biggest hurdles I faced was those nights when I didn't feel like cooking a big meal.  Usually I would throw in a frozen pizza or order out, but it's not that simple when you're eating healthy.  So o…

Monday, September 12, 2016

Baja Chicken Taco Recipe

Baja Chicken Taco Recipe
On Taco Tuesday last week I wanted to jazz things up a bit.  Instead of making my basic, everyday, beef tacos, I made these beautiful and exotic looking Baja Chicken Tacos !   They are vibrant, colorful, and the best part...HEALTHY FOR YOU!  That's right, I said healthy for you!  This recipe is…

Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Fiesta Stuffed Peppers

Fiesta Stuffed Peppers
Have you ever been at that place where it's the end of the month, the grocery budget is looking a little bare, and its time to get creative?  Yeah, that's where I was at last week when I came up with these Fiesta Stuffed Peppers .   I needed to get dinner on the table, I had no meat thawed,…

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Feta Salad

Roasted Sweet Potato, Spinach, and Feta Salad
I love a good salad, but I find that I usually get into ruts from time to time.  I am constantly using the same ingredients and, well, it's boring.  So I've been trying to jazz things up by trying new ingredients and flavor combos.  One of my favorites has been this Roasted Sweet Potato, S…

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Easy Pork Chop Sheet Pan Meal Recipe

Easy Pork Chop Sheet Pan Meal Recipe
This post contains affiliate links. I'm always looking for ways to make dinner easier without sacrificing quality.  I feel like that's the goal of each and every one of us really.  So the other day when I was about to make dinner I had a thought.  "If I'm going to roast these vege…

Monday, June 20, 2016

Easy Southwest Crock Pot Chicken Recipe

Easy Southwest Crock Pot Chicken Recipe
For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. I don't know about you, but the struggle for healthy meals, that won't break the bank, everyone will like, and are super simple is real. REAL I tell you!  That is why I love recipes like my Easy Southwest Crock Pot Chicken.  You just…

Monday, June 6, 2016

Chicken and Corn Dog Kid Kebabs

Chicken and Corn Dog Kid Kebabs
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TMNT2andTyson  #TMNT2 #CollectiveBias How many of your children (and let’s be honest, you too) are TOTALLY excited for the n…

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Sweet Potato Recipe

Roasted Chicken with Asparagus and Sweet Potato Recipe
Yesterday was one of those days that I was like "THAT'S IS, I'M DONE!"  Everything started out well.  I went to the gym, had breakfast with a friend, but as soon as I got home things began to unravel. By the time I was ready to make dinner I was over it.  However, me being over i…

Monday, May 2, 2016

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe
It's Meatless Monday everyone, and today I have a real treat for you!  One of my favorite things to get when we order take out is Vegetable Fried Rice .  It is bright, colorful, and super filling.    However, you don't have to order take out to get this delicious main course!  You can easil…

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

At Home Steak Hibachi with Vegetables

At Home Steak Hibachi with Vegetables
Whenever there is a special occasion to be celebrated, nine times out of ten, I will say I want Fusion.  Fusion is a hibachi style Japanese steak house in my town and I LOVE it.  The thing about Fusion is you're not getting out of there for less that $30-$40 a plate, depending on what you orde…

Monday, April 4, 2016

Candied Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

Candied Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo
I think it's safe to say at this point y'all know I love cooking for my family, but sometimes I don't want to spend hours doing it.  Some nights I just don't want a lot of dishes.  Some nights I just don't want a lot of fuss.  It's on evenings like this that nothing beats a…

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Mojo Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Mojo Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Pork tenderloin is one of those great little supermarket gems.  Usually inexpensive, I find myself picking them up on a regular basis.  The thing is, pork can be a little bland.  Or, I always make it the same way, and they gets boring.  So the other day I decided to hit up my spice cabinet and kic…

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Crockpot French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Crockpot French Dip Sandwich Recipe
Every year my husband and I get a 1/4 beef from a Foggy Dale Farms, a local farm to us.  Aside from all the delicious steaks and what not, we get several roasts as well.  I have to admit that I often fall into the Crock Pot Roast rut.  Though delicious, it can get a little boring.  I was sharing t…

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Potatoes Sausage and Onions Sheet Pan Meal Recipe

Potatoes Sausage and Onions Sheet Pan Meal Recipe
As I mentioned yesterday, I have been doing my best at using what I have on hand for meals this week.  Often times that means looking in the fridge to see what I NEED to use before it goes bad.  That's basically where this recipe came from.  I had a green pepper, one onion, and two potatoes th…

Monday, June 15, 2015

How to Cook a Live Lobster

How to Cook a Live Lobster
Hey everyone! If feels like an eternity since I have posted anything, but in reality it has only been a couple weeks.  We have been pretty busy around here getting ready for a couple major home improvement projects, so my time has been limited.  But with all of that being said let me tell you abo…

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus is probably one of the favorite vegetables in my family.  I'm pretty sure I could serve it every night and no one would complain.  My personal favorite way to eat it is roasted.  A little olive oil, some lemon pepper seasoning, salt, PERFECTION.  However, just when I thought roasted …