Simple One Pot Garlic Parmesan Steak and Tortellini Skillet

Craving a hearty yet hassle-free dinner? Look no further than this Simple One Pot Garlic Parmesan Steak and Tortellini Skillet recipe! And I mean who wouldn't love a steak dinner, for your family, on a small budget? Packed with robust flavors and minimal cleanup, this dish is perfect for a bus…

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Vegetable Ramen Recipe

In times when a cozy bowl of comfort is needed, there's nothing quite like homemade Vegetable Ramen. And the best part? You can whip up a delicious batch using simple ingredients found right in your pantry. Let's dive into how to create this soul-warming dish with minimal effort and maximum …

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Deliciously Easy Ramp Carbonara Recipe: A Seasonal Twist on a Classic Favorite

Spring has spring here in West Virginia and that means one thing...RAMP SEASON!  You see, Appalachian cuisine is traditionally simple.  It's comprised mostly of what people grow, hunt, and forage.  I can remember countess hours spent in the woods with my grandpa foraging mushrooms, berries, an…

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Easy Tofu Parmesan Recipe

Tofu is one of those things that I feel like has a certain stigmatism attached to it.  People hear the word tofu and they immediately have the 'EW' knee jerk reaction.  I am vegetarian and I had the same knee jerk reaction.  I had some really bad tofu , before one day I had some REALLY good…

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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!

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Easy Chicken and Noodles Recipe (no canned soup)

Fun fact about me, in 2022/2023 I was the lunch lady at my son's school.  It was honestly one of the most interesting jobs I have ever had, but I learned a lot in the kitchen.  One thing in particular was the art of K.I.S.S (keep it simple stupid).  Meals don't have to be extravagant to be…

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Creamy One Pot Sausage and Butternut Squash Tortellini Recipe

I've really been working hard to use the food that I have unknowingly collected over the last few months (don't act like you don't know what I am talking about.  We all do it.) to cut down on the amount of money that I have been spending at the grocery store.  It's been fun because…

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One Pot Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Recipe

Y'all I think I am falling in love with one pot meals.  I know, what's not to love?  But seriously, I just can't get enough of them.  I've been experimenting a lot and one of the REAL hits in my house lately has been this One Pot Cheddar Bacon Ranch Chicken Pasta Recipe. This quick &…

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The BEST Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

The other day my husband was feeling a little under the weather.  I wanted pamper him and decided to make some homemade chicken noodle soup.  Now one would think that The Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe would be one that was a long and arduous process, but would you believe me if I told you mine wa…

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One Pot Cheesy Meatball and Pasta Bake Recipe

All across the country our kiddos are heading back to school.  The lazy days of summer are coming to a close and the busy grind of work, school, extra curricular activities, etc are about to take over.  It's exhausting.  I know for me having super quick and easy, one pot meals on hand are vita…

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