How to make Perfect BBQ Ribs on a Charcoal Grill Recipe

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone.  # HogWildThrowdown  #CollectiveBias Summer has arrived in the Mid-Ohio Valley, and it's marked by all of the great BBQ smells wafting through the air.  One of my favorite things to barbecue on …

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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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Hawaiian BBQ Burger

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc.  and  its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerOfGrilling  #CollectiveBias  Summer is just around the corner, and that means the #SummerofGrilling is FINALLY here!  I can't think of a better way to break in the grill after a long w…

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Easy Crockpot Herbed Chicken Dinner

My adventures in crock pot cooking continue as I'm experimenting with it more and more.  There have been some failures along the way, but there have been some real gems as well, and my Easy Crock Pot Herbed Chicken Dinner is definitely one of them.   This Crock Pot Herbed Chicken Dinner is the…

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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…

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Grilled Chili Lime Chicken Recipe

For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links. Grilling season is officially upon us!  Well, if you're like my cousin Doug, grilling season is ALL year round.  Not everyone is fortunate enough to have an outdoor grill, but don't let that stop you!  I'm going to show you how y…

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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…

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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…

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Rainy Day White Bean Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe

Hey y'all!  I know it's been a bit since I last posted, but I've been trying to get some spring cleaning done as well as celebrating the birth of my brand new nephew Gage Allen Randall!  So as you can imagine, it's been a little busy around here, but I'm back, and I have a DELI…

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Perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu

Last Monday was National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day , and though I wanted to have my recipe posted for you, life didn't work out for me.   However, I did make my Chicken Cordon Bleu that night, and I can't wait to share it with you now! I feel like when you hear "Chicken Cordon Bleu"…

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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…

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Southern Style Ham Salad Recipe

I don't know if your family is anything like mine, but we always have ham at Easter dinner.  I'm not exactly sure why because not all of us like it all that much.  There is always a beef option as well. The next thing I know my mom is sending all of this leftover ham home with me, and I am…

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Crockpot Irish Beef Stew Recipe

If you read my post on Ginger Sesame Grilled Chicken Salad , you'll know that I've really been into seasonal living.  I've been trying to slow down, and enjoy all the little reason to celebrate life every day.  So for the first part of March, I decided to make one Irish meal a week lead…

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Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

As many of you know, I have been experimenting with my crock pot a lot lately.  I've mentioned several times that this is totally new to me, and  it has definitely been an adventure.  I've had failures and successes. When there are successes I HAVE to share them with you, and my Crock Pot …

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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 …

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How to Make Perfect Pan Seared Pork Chops

*This Post Contains Affiliate Links* Tender, flavorful, juicy, nothing quite beats a Pan Seared Pork Chop . My husband LOVES a good pork chop, and one of the things I struggled with most when learning to cook was how to properly make them.  It seemed like they always turned out WAY to dry, or total…

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Easy Chicken Cacciatore Recipe

Easy Chicken Cacciatore or hunter's stew is one of my very favorite comfort food dishes.  So simple, but so rich and full of flavor.  It's absolutely perfect for these cooler, rainy, autumn nights we have been having in the Mid-Ohio Valley. I know that the idea of "cacciatore" ca…

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Chicken Caprese Pasta

This post contains affiliate links This weekend I went on a girls trip to one of my favorite cities, Indianapolis. It was a great time, and on the way back home we stopped off in Columbus, OH at North Market .  North Market is this AMAZING farmer's market that is literally one of the most inspir…

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Truffle Mac and Cheese

The following post contains affiliate links. A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine and I went to Chestnut Ridge Winery in Spencer, WV for a little picnic lunch.  It was a beautiful day, and a perfect lunch.  The thing that stood out to me the more, aside from their amazing wines, was the DELICIOUS…

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Maple Glazed Pork Loin Roast Recipe

We are so fortunate here in the Mid-Ohio Valley to have a diverse group of artisan food makers, and if you take the short drive from Parkersburg to Friendly, WV, you will find Cedar RunFarms , ran by Bill and Debbie Metz and family.  The Metz’s have lived in Friendly for over 20 years and began maki…

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