Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad with Homemade Herbacious Buttermilk Ranch

Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Are you looking for the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next BBQ or potluck?  This Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad is flavor-packed, creamy delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds.   With a homemade herbaceous buttermilk ranch dressing, crispy b…

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How to Air Fry Asparagus

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!   It's Frugal Friday and one of the ways I save money at the grocery store is to buy produce that are in season.  Right now that's asparagus.  As of May 3, 2024, a 1 pound bundle of asparagus at my local supermarkets are fluctuating between $2 and $3, wh…

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How to Make the Perfect Mexican Style Black Beans

You guys, I eat a lot of beans.  We are not vegans or vegetarians per-say, but the majority of our meals are plant-based. We have found this to not only be a healthier option for our family, but it helps keep our grocery expenses under control as well.  That being said, these aren't always the…

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Fried Cabbage with Creamed Tomatoes Recipe

Part of the food culture in West Virginia is serving simple and inexpensive meals.  But don't be fooled.  Just because our food is cheap and inexpensive doesn't mean our flavor is.  In fact, my elders could take the cheapest, most simple ingredient like cabbage and turn it into something s…

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Homemade French Fried Onions

The other night I made these incredible Crockpot BBQ Beef Sandwiches and I wanted french fried onions to put on top for a little crunch.  However, I didn't have any, and I'm trying to not go to the store as much these days, so I did a little research on how to make them myself.  You will no…

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How to Dress Up Canned Green Beans: Delicious Recipes and Tips for a Flavorful Twist

Are you tired of plain canned green beans?  Whether you're looking to add a bit of flair to your everyday meals or impress your dinner guests, transforming these humble pantry staples into a delectable dish is easier than you think.  In this post, we'll explore creative ways to dress up cann…

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How to Make Rice Pilaf in the Instant Pot

I love my Instant Pot.  Everyday I'm finding new ways to make my favorite recipes a whole lot easier.  One such recipe is my  rice pilaf.  Not that rice pilaf in itself is difficult to make, but with the Instant Pot there is a lot less babysitting it.  Full of rich, savory flavor, rice pilaf is on…

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How to Make Perfect Baked Potato Recipe

If you ask me the potato is a highly underrated food.  It's cheap, easily accessible, and the possibilities are endless. Fried, boiled, mashed, and my personal favorite baked!  However, there is an art to getting baked potatoes just right and today I am going to show you How to Make the Perfect…

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Oil Free Sauteéd Green Bean Recipe

When it comes to sides it doesn't get any better than green beans to me.  Growing up in West Virginia I was brought up with them being cooked to death with hammock or bacon.  If that's your thing I'll link that recipe HERE , but since going vegan I try to keep things a little lighter and…

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Easy Vegan Collard Greens Recipe

Being a country girl from West Virginia I grew up eating simple garden pleasures such as collard greens.  My grandma used to simmer these for hours with a smokey ham hock and OH MY STARS were they delicious.  So once I went vegan I set out to recreate the flavors of my youth without the meat.  I th…

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Roasted Parmesan Carrots Recipe

* This Post Contains Affiliate Links * I'm going to be completely transparent with you for a moment.  I really struggle with side dishes.  One pot meals, no problem.  Entrees, all day long.  But side dishes, yeah I have a hard time with them.  Since I've been trying to eat cleaner, I'm f…

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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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Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  There's just something comforting about classic recipes that have stood the test of time.  Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing is one of those nostalgic dishes that takes me back to family dinners filled with laughter and the aroma of home-cooked meals.  Whether i…

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How to Make Special Occasion Mashed Potatoes

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen! Nothing screams comfort like a warm bowl of creamy mashed potatoes.  Today this classic side dish is getting an upgrade with the addition of cream cheese and sour cream, creating a velvety, rich texture that's hard to resist.   Whether you're preparing fo…

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