How to Grill the Perfect Steak: A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  The weather is getting hot, hot, hot and that means it's grilling season.  Grilling the perfect steak is an art that every food lover should master.   Whether you are a seasoned grill master or a beginner, this guide will walk you through the essential steps…

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French Onion Chicken and Potato Casserole Recipe: A Comforting Family Favorite

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  If you're looking for a meal that combines the creamy, savory richness of French onion dip with the comforting heartiness of a casserole, you're in the right place! This French Onion Chicken and Potato Casserole is the ultimate dish to warm your heart an…

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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…

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Easy 16 Minute Beef Teriyaki Stir Fry Recipe

Being a wife and a mom is hard.  There are always a million things to do and my boys are ALWAYS wanting fed.  Combine that with working full-time and life get a little crazy.  That is why I am always keeping ingredients on hand for some SUPER QUICK AND SIMPLE meals ideas.  This Easy 16 Minute Beef…

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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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Easy Vegan Just Egg Vegetable Quiche Recipe

Breakfast is probably one of my favorite meals and while I love oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, granola, and smoothies, sometimes you just want a good hearty breakfast.  That's why I am so thankful for things on the market like Just Egg.  Because of it I can make  AMAZING vegan breakfast recipes like …

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Cheap and Easy Sheet Pan Soy Curl Fajitas Recipe

Mmmmm fajitas.  There's nothing quite like the sound of the sizzle as they head toward your seat in your favorite Mexican restaurant.  And the smell, the smokey, spiciness that wafts through your nostrils.  It.Is.Heaven!  But I know what you'er thinking, "A basic veggie fajita just won…

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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…

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Vegan Pot Roast Recipe

It's Sunday and as I'm sitting here typing all I can think about is Sunday supper.  Growing up we always had a rich, slow roasted, made with love meal.  It's a tradition many of us have upheld in our own homes as well.  However, when I went vegan I kind of thought those days were over. …

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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…

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Thai Sesame Zoodle Bowl with Steak Recipe

I LOVE PASTA.  I do.  I'm not ashamed. If food could be a spirit animal, pasta would be mine.  I love it with sauce, I love it with cheese, I love it with nothing but garlic and oil.  I...LOVE...PASTA.   But let's be real, pasta is not my friend.  In fact, pasta hates me.  Don't get me…

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Easy Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe: Comfort in a Bowl

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  There's nothing like a warm bowl of chicken and rice soup to bring comfort to your day.   Whether you're feeling under the weather, craving something cozy, or simply want an easy, hearty meal, this easy chicken and rice soup recipe is a go-to favorite.  …

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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…

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Crockpot Chicken and Kale Soup Recipe

*This post contains affiliate links* So the other day time got away from me, and I realized that I hadn't really thought dinner through.  I was on a 10 day detox, so my options were limited.  That's when I went to the fridge to see what I had on hand.  Some veg, some greens, veggie broth, …

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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How to make Perfect BBQ Ribs on a Charcoal Grill Recipe

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen! Barbecue ribs are a classic favorite, and when done right, they can make and gathering a hit.  But you don't need any fancy equipment to achieve greatness.   Using a simple charcoal grill gives the ribs a distinct smoky flavor that's hard to beat. Whether …

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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…

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The Ultimate Hawaiian BBQ Burger Recipe: A Taste of Paradise

Welcome to my kitchen!  Today, I'm bringing you a tropical twist to your burger game with my mouthwatering Hawaiian BBQ Burger .   This delicious recipe combines juicy beef patties, sweet pineapple, savory BBQ sauce, and crispy bacon for a flavor explosion that will transport you straight to the …

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