Easy General Tso's Chicken with Broccoli: Sweet, Spicy, and Better than Takeout!

Hey y'all and welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Do you love great takeout, but are ballin' on a budget?  Are you craving crispy, sticky, sweet-and-spicy goodness, but want to skip the delivery fees and mystery ingredients?  If so, this General Tso's Chicken with Broccoli is calling …

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Homemade Gnocchi w/ Peas and Bacon

Growing up, I was the oldest of 4 children, my great-grandmother lived with us, and we ALWAYS had a friend or two hanging about.  It was nothing for my dad to use an entire 5 pound bag of potatoes when making mashed potatoes for dinner.  I think that's why I ALWAYS make too much.  You see, goin…

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Made-From-Scratch Brownie Recipe

Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  There's nothing quite like the rich, fudgy taste of homemade brownies.  This Made-From-Scratch Brownie Recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing friends and family.   Follow along for a step-by-step guide, helpful tips, and answers to …

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Scalloped Potatoes with Ham: A Comforting Classic

Hey Y'all!  Welcome to my West Virginia kitchen!  Scalloped Potatoes with Ham is a timeless dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any table.   Combining tender potatoes, savory ham, and a rich creamy sauce, this casserole is perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or as a hearty side during …

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How to Make Homemade Sesame Noodles Recipe

*This Post Contains Affiliate Links* You may or may not have noticed this, but one of my favorite forms of cuisine is Asian food.  I love it!  I love the flavors, the scents, the textures, everything. Here in the Mid-Ohio Valley we have a plethora of Asian restaurants to choose from, but the reality…

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Chicken Tortilla Soup

It has been such and great morning!   As I awoke, I peeked under my blind to find that my entire town had been blanketed in a winter wonderland!  Yes, it is our first big snow of the year!  I had originally planned to post something else today, but I can't think of ANYTHING I would rather eat on…

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Chicken Piccata

I get so excited when I go to a restaurant, try something new, love it, but think it is going to be really difficult to make at home because it has a fancy name.  Then you do a little research and realize it's really, REALLY easy!  That's the story behind today's recipe.  Two Christmase…

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