Homemade Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

When my family goes out to our favorite local Mexican restaurant the only thing I love more than the queso is the Mexican Rice .  There's just something about it.  The flavor, the light and fluffy texture.  I've tried to recreate this at home several times, but it never turns out right.  Th…

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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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Ramp Rice Bowls with Caramelized Shallots

Welcome to my kitchen, where I'm bringing you a tantalizing recipe that celebrates the vibrant flavors of spring here in West Virginia – RAMPS! Specifically Ramp Rice Bowls topped with irresistibly Caramelized Shallots. Ramps, also known as wild leeks, are a seasonal delicacy here in Appalachi…

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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 One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe

The response to last week's Frugal Friday/5 Ingredient Friday (we're still working on that name) was HUGE!  I can see that we are all looking for ways that we can save on groceries as well as create flavorful and filling meals for our families.  This is what I try to accomplish with dinner…

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Easy One Pot Sausage and Rice Bake

There was a time in my life, back when I was learning how to cook, when I spent hours researching and cultivating these beautiful meals.  I was all about building skill and technique.  It was quite pretentious.  Well, fast forward 12 years later and I am a working homeschool mom, who is crazy busy…

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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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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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Mushroom and Italian Sausage Risotto (wine free) (regular rice)

There are few dishes that get me more excited than a good risotto or Italian mac and cheese if you will.  lol It's rich, creamy, silky, and smooth.  Everything you want in life when it comes to food.  Add in some great mushrooms and Italian sausage and you have a real winner winner risotto dinn…

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