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Life in The Kitchen Wife house has been a little crazy
lately. We recently repainted our house,
put a new roof on, t…
Friday, July 24, 2015
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Shepherd's Pie
I'm not sure if it is just a regional thing or not, but in this area, you grow up eating Shepherd's Pie. Even if your mother never made it for you, it was guaranteed to be on your plate at least two times a month at school. For me, it consisted of a croissant crust, a funky hamburger mix…
Beef Manhattan
Recently my husband went on a trip to see his brother that lives in northern Indiana, near Michigan. When he returned, we were sitting at the dinner table and he says to me "Do you think you could make Beef Manhattan some time?" I, of course, was intrigued because we sort of have this …
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Quinoa Enchilada Casserole
I am not what you would call super health conscious, but I do care about what I am putting into my family's body. Because of this I try to exercise at least one meatless meal a week. It's usually on Monday, and I call it Meatless Monday. However, when you are not used to cooking vegetari…
Friday, July 17, 2015
Rib Eyes with Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
It's Friday, so I thought I would do something a little special.
Yes, I am still doing the "using what I have on hand" thing, but one of the perks of having a deep freeze and buying a quarter beef every year is that you always have a nice cut to work with. So today I am going to sh…
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Chicken Scampi
The week of using what I have on hand continues, and I have to say, it's AMAZING what you can come up with when you have a bag of onions and bell peppers. *lol* And let's just talk about. Is there anything more delicious than sauteed peppers and onions? No, no there isn't. That is …
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Potatoes Sausage and Onions Sheet Pan Meal Recipe
As I mentioned yesterday, I have been doing my best at using what I have on hand for meals this week. Often times that means looking in the fridge to see what I NEED to use before it goes bad. That's basically where this recipe came from. I had a green pepper, one onion, and two potatoes th…
Monday, July 13, 2015
Mongolian Chicken
Life has been super crazy around here for about six weeks. Trips out of town, house being painted, new roof, HUGE 4th of July BBQ, family in from out of town, and keeping my grand daughter for a week are just a few things that I have had going on. I haven't had a lot of time to stock up my pa…
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Chocolate and Butterscotch Chip Cookies
Have you ever had one of those days where NOTHING seems to go right, and you just need a little something to make your heart happy? That was my day yesterday. I know this is not what you are SUPPOSED to do, but when I am sad, I like to make something comforting, and one of my go-to's in my m…
Monday, June 29, 2015
Vegetarian Pho
It's Meatless Monday, and do I have a treat for you!
One of the things I hear people say about vegetarian cooking is that it is boring, or that it is too expensive. Well, today's recipe is about to prove both of the theories wrong! Why? Because this Vegetarian Pho only requires a few s…
Monday, June 22, 2015
Spicy Thai Tuna Burger
Summer is officially upon us, and grilling season is here! However, this doesn't mean you have to throw all of your healthy choices to the wind. Not at all! In fact, now is the time that you can really take your outdoor cooking to the next level, and my Spicy Thai Tuna Burgers are the perfe…
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Rosemary & Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Potatoes are the perfect side to just about every dish. More often than not mashed potatoes are America's go to, but the beauty of potatoes is that there are endless ways to prepare them. Growing up, my dad made these delicious Rosemary and Garlic Red Potatoes. They were so good that I can&#…
Monday, June 15, 2015
How to Cook a Live Lobster
Hey everyone! If feels like an eternity since I have posted anything, but in reality it has only been a couple weeks. We have been pretty busy around here getting ready for a couple major home improvement projects, so my time has been limited. But with all of that being said let me tell you abo…
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Sweet Chili Ranch Chicken Casserole
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WhatsYourRanch #CollectiveBias
Life is busy, and we all need that go-to recipe for nights when time is not on our side. I'm talking the kind of recipe where you literally pop open a few c…
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Sweet Potato Fries
The official start of summer is upon us! With the availability of fresh produce being more abundant, I am finding myself wanting to make better choices. However, making better a choice is not the same thing as depriving yourself of the things you love. Take my delicious, oven-baked, Sweet Potato…
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Natural Bathroom Cleaner
I was blown away by your response to my Natural All Purpose Cleane r recipe! Because of that, I have decided to share another one with you.
As I've mentioned before, in 2015 I have been working to become as chemical-free in my home as possible. It's because of that I have been making many…
Monday, May 18, 2015
Spicy Black Bean Burgers
I have been a fan of Meatless Monday for a while, and I try to practice it in my home as much as possible. The challenge is finding things that my carnivorous king of a husband will like as well. It has to be filling, flavorful, and not to weird. That is why I LOVE these Spicy Black Bean Burger…
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Cilantro Lime Rice
Sometimes at the end of the month I have more meals left than budget. That's when I try to get resourceful and stretch my dime the best I can. It's from that place that my recipe for Cilantro Lime Rice was born. I was having friends over for a dinner party and didn't have a lot of m…
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Perfect Pico de Gallo
With the weather warming up my body craves fresh foods. I want color in my diet. Reds, oranges, yellows, purples, greens, I want it all! And my summer condiment of choice is Pico de Gallo ! To me it is the perfect embodiment of the freshness of summer and it's ALWAYS in my fridge. It is so…
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Tequila Lime Chicken
I love chicken.
I would go so far as to call it the tofu of meats! I say that because, on it's own, it doesn't have a lot of flavor, but when you season it just right, OMG! One of my favorite ways to prepare chicken is with my tequila lime marinade. It is PACKED full of flavor, super sim…
Monday, May 11, 2015
Baked Spaghetti
So today's recipe kind of has a funny back story.
My friends are always sending my funny videos to watch. The other day my friend Rose sent me a cooking tutorial video on how to make baked spaghetti. I don't know how to describe it other than to say it kind of made you think of "Co…
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Round-Up
This has been an AMAZING week of delicious Mexican recipes! Today, it just keeps getting better as I share with you some wonderful Cino de Mayo recipes from many of my blogging friends! I know you are going to love it!!
Let's Get Started!
Monday, May 4, 2015
Perfect Simple Guacamole
I will never forget the first time I tried guacamole. I was visiting my sister in New Jersey, it was our last night there, and we were going to visit some friends that we had met at her wedding. They are from Costa Rica, and the mother was going to make us a Latin feast! I kid you not, they lit…
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Grand Rapids Wet Burritos
My husband grew up in Grand Rapids Michigan, and for as long as we have been married (15 years next week!) he has talked about a gal named Maria, and the Wet Burritos she made at the Mexican Restaurant he and his family frequently visited. I assumed that a wet burrito was a burrito with salsa on …
Winter Salsa
Even though I am not Mexican, I love celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Basically it's because it gives me the freedom to eat as much Mexican food as I want! But let's be honest, does one REALLY need a reason to eat Mexican? No, I think not. *lol*
ANYWAY, the one downside to Cinco de Mayo bei…
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Perfect Homemade Taco Seasoning
I think it is safe to say that, when we think of Mexican food at home, tacos are one of the first things that come to mind. In fact, I'm pretty sure there is a "Taco Tuesday" movement sweeping across the country as well. Tacos really are the PERFECT weeknight meal because they requ…
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Chicken Enchiladas
We LOVE Mexican food in my house!
There is just something about it that says "I Love You" to my tummy. One of the things I love most about Mexican is that it is so simple. Take my Chicken Enchiladas for example, they are quick and easy to make, and SOOOO delicious! You are going to l…
Friday, April 24, 2015
Dear Kitchen Wife Vol. 2
First of all, let me start off by saying thanks for sending in all of your great questions this week! If I continue to get them I may have to do two of these a week!
This week's questions comes from one of my younger readers, (and I love that) Jade, from Iowa.
Jade Writes...
Dear Kitchen Wi…
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Herb Couscous
I love quick and easy side dishes that take minutes to make and are packed full of flavor. I hate when I do stupid things like deleting the step-by-step photos to said recipe. HOWEVER, this recipe is SO EASY I am going to go ahead and post it because it is FOOLPROOF! Herb Couscous is a fantasti…
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Natural All Purpose Cleaner
Today is a little bit different kind of recipe for me.
If you have followed me for any length of time, you will know that over the last year I have been working to dramatically cut the amount of chemicals I use in my home and in my life. One of the ways I have done this is by making my own, all …
Monday, April 20, 2015
Crockpot Beef Tips w/ Mushroom Gravy
Even though the weather is getting warmer, we've been getting A LOT of rain. I'm not going to lie, rain does not bring out the productivity in me. So on those long and rainy spring days, I like to throw something warm and hearty into the slow cooker and let it do all the work while take a…
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Perfect Crisp Potatoes
(This is from a previous post I did about a year ago, but I thought I would spruce it up a bit for ya. If you want to see what I'm talking about click HERE .)
Who doesn't love a great batch of fries?
I will confess that I have been known to request fries, without salt, while in the drive-th…
Monday, April 13, 2015
Perfect Steak Fajitas
I love steak!
I said it. I'm not ashamed! Nothing beats the flavor of great beef. The thing is, steak can get pricey. But don't let that discourage you. With my Perfect Steak Fajitas you can have a great steak dinner, that will feed 4-6 people, for UNDER $20! YES!!! Isn't that aw…
Friday, April 10, 2015
Dear Kitchen Wife: Vol. 1
So often I get asked questions about substitutions, technique, cooking temperatures, and more. Most of the time I answer these questions on a personal basis, but I thought it would be fun to, once a week, answer a "Dear Kitchen Wife" with you all. This way we can all grow and learn new…
Cheesy Sour Cream Noodle Bake
As a cook, I am always trying to broaden my horizons.
Whether it's trying new and exotic flavors, or learning new technique, I am always up for the challenge. Recently those challenges have led me to the world of casseroles. I know crazy, right!?! But the truth is, casseroles were not some…
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Asparagus is probably one of the favorite vegetables in my family. I'm pretty sure I could serve it every night and no one would complain. My personal favorite way to eat it is roasted. A little olive oil, some lemon pepper seasoning, salt, PERFECTION. However, just when I thought roasted …
Monday, April 6, 2015
Honey Glazed Ham
I'm pretty sure at least half of the homes across the nation were serving some sort of ham this past Sunday. Why? Because it was Easter Sunday, and well, that's what you serve on Easter, right?
And how difficult is ham? I mean honestly, you put in a 350 degree oven for 15 minutes per p…
Sunday, April 5, 2015
Ravioli w/ Smoked Sausage & Caprese Alfredo
I know I have said this time and time again, but my pantry is my greatest source of inspiration.
The other night I was trying to figure out what to make for dinner. I hadn't really had a chance to make a menu and go to the store, so went to the pantry and fridge to see what I had on hand. I…
Friday, April 3, 2015
Roasted Broccoli and Potatoes
I have a new food addiction.
I know I may be late to the game with this one, but the other evening I was talking to my friend Catherine about new ways to make broccoli, and she said to me "Have you ever tried roasting it?" I was like "No, why would I do that?" She replied &q…
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Guinness Braised Short Ribs over Polenta
Last week was a crazy week in the Pogue house.
It seemed like every night we had something going on, and the weekend was shaping up to be pretty busy as well. That is when I decided I wanted dinner on Friday night to be something extra special for Studhubs. I had some time on my hands that day,…
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Chicken & Strawberry Salad w/ Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing
The weather has been all over the place hasn't it?
One minute it's 70 degrees and sunny. The next, x-amount of inches of snow on the ground. It's okay though. Spring is pushing it's way through, and that makes me happy! So happy in fact that I am out grilling any time I can, a…
Monday, March 23, 2015
Cauliflower Soup
I have a problem.
Sometimes I buy things at the store with the best intentions to use them for this, that, and the other. However life happens, and before I know it, I HAVE to use said item or I am going to lose it!
Does anyone else have this problem?
This is what happened to me tonight. I had …
Sunday, March 22, 2015
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwiches
If you follow me on just about any of my social medias you will know that I am passionate about shopping local and eating local. Because of that my husband and I have been purchasing our beef, in bulk, from local farmers. This year we decided to purchase from Foggy Dale Farms in Richie Co ., and…
Thursday, March 19, 2015
McCafè Coffee Affogato
This McCafè Coffee Recipe has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #McCafeMyWay #CollectiveBias
Life can get so hectic, can't it.
There is work, family, errands, housework, and every thing in between. Sometimes I feel like I am walking arou…
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Mussels w/ Linguine
Some of you may remember the January Va. Beach trip I took for my birthday. Well, on this trip my friends took me to this great seafood buffet called Captain George's . I will confess, I was not super excited. Why? Because I am not a seafood lover, but I willingly went along and thought &qu…
Monday, March 16, 2015
Easy Chicken Curry Recipe
Many of you may know that, though I reside in West Virginia, half of my heart lives in Peru, Indiana with my step-daughter and grand children. This past weekend Studhubs went up to see them while I stayed home to take care of Momma Pogue. It is on weekends like this that I REALLY get adventurous…
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About Me
Hey y'all! I'm Mandee, also known as The Kitchen Wife. I hail from the great state of West Virginia where I am a wife, mom, homemaker, and most importantly a follower of Christ. Here you'll find recipes that are easy to make, inexpensive, and contain simple ingredients. There's a little something for everyone, so check out my recipe box and make something yummy for dinner tonight!
