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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Country-Style Green Beans and Potatoes

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.   In this blog post, we're diving…

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Easy French Onion Meatballs

This year I have discovered that frozen meatballs are my favorite kitchen secret weapon.  No matter what is going on in my life, I can whip up a fantastic meal in minutes using these little frozen gems.  One of my favorites is Easy French Onion Meatballs . This mouthwatering dish of Easy French Onio…

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Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Tofu Recipe

I love tofu.  There, I said it.  Personally I would eat tofu over any kind of meat, any day of the week.  I didn't always have a love affair with tofu though.  It was a lot of trial and error until I learned the proper way to cook it, but when it did, oh boy, I'm in a committed relationshi…

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Easy 4 ingredient Turkey and Stuffing Roll-Ups

It's Frugal Friday or Five Ingredient Friday or whatever we are deciding to call it Friday because I just don't know yet!  LOL ANYWAY, This is where I share with you simple recipes, with minimal ingredients, can feed a crowd, and are easy on the wallet too!  Keep in mind these are not goin…

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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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Simple Chickpea Salad Sandwich Recipe

Whenever I tell people that I am mostly plant-based the first thing they say is "I could never do that.  I love (fill in the blank) too much."  The thing is there is nothing that I loved from a traditional American Standard Diet that I can't have in a plant-based version.  Sometimes y…

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