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…

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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…

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Baked Spaghetti

So today's recipe kind of has a funny back story. My friends are always sending my funny videos to watch.  The other day my friend Rose sent me a cooking tutorial video on how to make baked spaghetti.  I don't know how to describe it other than to say it kind of made you think of "Co…

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Perfect Homemade Taco Seasoning

I think it is safe to say that, when we think of Mexican food at home, tacos are one of the first things that come to mind.  In fact, I'm pretty sure there is a "Taco Tuesday" movement sweeping across the country as well.  Tacos really are the PERFECT weeknight meal because they requ…

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Chicken Enchiladas

We LOVE Mexican food in my house! There is just something about it that says "I Love You" to my tummy.  One of the things I love most about Mexican is that it is so simple.  Take my Chicken Enchiladas for example, they are quick and easy to make, and SOOOO delicious!  You are going to l…

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Perfect Steak Fajitas

I love steak! I said it.  I'm not ashamed!  Nothing beats the flavor of great beef.  The thing is, steak can get pricey. But don't let that discourage you.  With my Perfect Steak Fajitas you can have a great steak dinner, that will feed 4-6 people, for UNDER $20!  YES!!!  Isn't that aw…

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Cheesy Sour Cream Noodle Bake

As a cook, I am always trying to broaden my horizons. Whether it's trying new and exotic flavors, or learning new technique, I am always up for the challenge.  Recently those challenges have led me to the world of casseroles.  I know crazy, right!?!  But the truth is, casseroles were not some…

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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 …

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Honey Glazed Ham

I'm pretty sure at least half of the homes across the nation were serving some sort of ham this past Sunday.  Why?  Because it was Easter Sunday, and well, that's what you serve on Easter, right? And how difficult is ham?  I mean honestly, you put in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes per p…

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Ravioli w/ Smoked Sausage & Caprese Alfredo

I know I have said this time and time again, but my pantry is my greatest source of inspiration. The other night I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner.  I hadn't really had a chance to make a menu and go to the store, so went to the pantry and fridge to see what I had on hand.  I…

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Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes

I have a new food addiction. I know I may be late to the game with this one, but the other evening I was talking to my friend Catherine about new ways to make broccoli, and she said to me "Have you ever tried roasting it?"  I was like "No, why would I do that?"  She replied &q…

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Guinness Braised Short Ribs over Polenta

Last week was a crazy week in the Pogue house. It seemed like every night we had something going on, and the weekend was shaping up to be pretty busy as well.  That is when I decided I wanted dinner on Friday night to be something extra special for Studhubs.  I had some time on my hands that day,…

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Chicken & Strawberry Salad w/ Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing

The weather has been all over the place hasn't it? One minute it's 70 degrees and sunny.  The next, x-amount of inches of snow on the ground.  It's okay though.  Spring is pushing it's way through, and that makes me happy!  So happy in fact that I am out grilling any time I can, a…

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Cauliflower Soup

I have a problem. Sometimes I buy things at the store with the best intentions to use them for this, that, and the other. However life happens, and before I know it, I HAVE to use said item or I am going to lose it! Does anyone else have this problem? This is what happened to me tonight.  I had …

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Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches

If you follow me on just about any of my social medias you will know that I am passionate about shopping local and eating local.  Because of that my husband and I have been purchasing our beef, in bulk, from local farmers.  This year we decided to purchase from  Foggy Dale Farms in Richie Co .,  and…

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Mussels w/ Linguine

Some of you may remember the January Va. Beach trip I took for my birthday.  Well, on this trip my friends took me to this great seafood buffet called Captain George's .  I will confess, I was not super excited.  Why?  Because I am not a seafood lover, but I willingly went along and thought &qu…

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Easy Chicken Curry Recipe

Many of you may know that, though I reside in West Virginia, half of my heart lives in Peru, Indiana with my step-daughter and grand children.  This past weekend Studhubs went up to see them while I stayed home to take care of Momma Pogue.  It is on weekends like this that I REALLY get adventurous…

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Mushroom Tortellini in a Brown Butter & Sage Sauce

It's Monday, the sun is FINALLY shining, and the snow is beginning to melt.  All of these things has my mood in a good place, and since Spring is starting to show her face around here, I thought today would be a good day for a Meatless Monday dish! Some people shy away from meatless meals, but…

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Homemade Swedish Meatballs

Every once in a while my husband gets a "hankerin'" for something and asks me to make it.  It doesn't happen very often, but when it does I'm usually happy to comply.  Recently he was craving Swedish Meatballs.  Of course I smiled and said "Sure, I can do that", but…

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Perfect Pasta e Fagioli

Well, it looks like we are about to have another huge winter storm come through the Mid Ohio Valley.  And though I have had my fill of winter already, I have decided to take it all in stride!  So when life gives you the possibility of 10 inches of snow, make Pasta e Fagioli!  Yes, this Italian st…

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