Cumin Rice (Easy, Flavorful, Goes With Everything!)

Hey Y'all!  Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!   If you’ve ever had a bowl meal, curry, taco night, or even just a random “what’s-for-dinner” situation that felt like it needed something … this is it. This cumin rice is fluffy, lightly spiced, and packed with just enough flavor to stand on its o…

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Garlic and Herb Butter Rice: Fluffy, Buttery, and Full of Flavor

Hey y'all!  Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen.  If comfort food has a best friend, it would be this Garlic and Herb Butter Rice.  It's cozy, flavorful, and dangerously simple to make.  The buttery, garlicky, aroma fills your kitchen long before you even take a bite.  Once you do, you'…

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Chinese Buffet Style Green Bean Recipe

Hey y'all!  Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen! If you've ever found yourself hovering over the buffet line at your favorite Chinese restaurant, chances are you've piled your plate high with those glossy, garlicky Chinese Buffet Style Green Beans .  They're crisp yet tender, bursting…

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The Ultimate Cauliflower Gratin: A Decadent and Healthy-ish Comfort Food

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  If you're looking for a dish that's both indulgent and nutritious, cauliflower gratin is your answer.  This cheesy, golden, casserole transforms humble cauliflower into a masterpiece.  Whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want a cozy family…

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How to Make Stuffing in a Crockpot: The Ultimate Guide for Perfect Holiday Comfort Food

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  When it comes to holiday feasts, stuffing is a beloved classic that completes any dinner table.  But what if you could make this dish with minimal fuss and space saving convenience?  Enter: crockpot stuffing.   This method not only frees up oven space, but ens…

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How to Air Fry Asparagus

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!   It's Frugal Friday and one of the ways I save money at the grocery store is to buy produce that are in season.  Right now that's asparagus.  As of May 3, 2024, a 1 pound bundle of asparagus at my local supermarkets are fluctuating between $2 and $3, wh…

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Country-Style Green Beans and Potatoes

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!   I grew up with country cooking.  What is country cooking you ask?  Well, for me, country cooking reflects a simpler time in life.  One where the ingredients were humble yet packed full of flavor.  There's something truly special about these sort of recipes…

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How to Make the Perfect Mexican Style Black Beans

You guys, I eat a lot of beans.  We are not vegans or vegetarians per-say, but the majority of our meals are plant-based. We have found this to not only be a healthier option for our family, but it helps keep our grocery expenses under control as well.  That being said, these aren't always the…

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Fried Cabbage with Creamed Tomatoes Recipe

Part of the food culture in West Virginia is serving simple and inexpensive meals.  But don't be fooled.  Just because our food is cheap and inexpensive doesn't mean our flavor is.  In fact, my elders could take the cheapest, most simple ingredient like cabbage and turn it into something s…

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Homemade French Fried Onions

The other night I made these incredible Crockpot BBQ Beef Sandwiches and I wanted french fried onions to put on top for a little crunch.  However, I didn't have any, and I'm trying to not go to the store as much these days, so I did a little research on how to make them myself.  You will no…

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