At Home Steak Hibachi with Vegetables

Whenever there is a special occasion to be celebrated, nine times out of ten, I will say I want Fusion.  Fusion is a hibachi style Japanese steak house in my town and I LOVE it.  The thing about Fusion is you're not getting out of there for less that $30-$40 a plate, depending on what you orde…

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Rainy Day White Bean Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe

Hey y'all!  I know it's been a bit since I last posted, but I've been trying to get some spring cleaning done as well as celebrating the birth of my brand new nephew Gage Allen Randall!  So as you can imagine, it's been a little busy around here, but I'm back, and I have a DELI…

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Perfect Chicken Cordon Bleu

Last Monday was National Chicken Cordon Bleu Day , and though I wanted to have my recipe posted for you, life didn't work out for me.   However, I did make my Chicken Cordon Bleu that night, and I can't wait to share it with you now! I feel like when you hear "Chicken Cordon Bleu"…

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Tomee the Cat and my Litter Box Hack

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #yougottabekittenme  #CollectiveBias Growing up, I think it' s safe to say that my brother was the one child in my family who was a little more..."enthusiastic" than the rest of us.  …

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Melissa's Homemade Caramel Corn Recipe

It's National Caramel Corn Day!  I'm not sure if I've discussed this in the pass or not, but I am not a HUGE sweets eater.  However, When the mood hits me, I am all about the salty/sweet combo.  That's why I ADORE this recipe for Melissa's Homemade Caramel Corn . It is not only …

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Candied Bacon BLT with Sriracha Mayo

I think it's safe to say at this point y'all know I love cooking for my family, but sometimes I don't want to spend hours doing it.  Some nights I just don't want a lot of dishes.  Some nights I just don't want a lot of fuss.  It's on evenings like this that nothing beats a…

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Southern Style Ham Salad Recipe

I don't know if your family is anything like mine, but we always have ham at Easter dinner.  I'm not exactly sure why because not all of us like it all that much.  There is always a beef option as well. The next thing I know my mom is sending all of this leftover ham home with me, and I am…

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Mojo Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Pork tenderloin is one of those great little supermarket gems.  Usually inexpensive, I find myself picking them up on a regular basis.  The thing is, pork can be a little bland.  Or, I always make it the same way, and they gets boring.  So the other day I decided to hit up my spice cabinet and kic…

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Crockpot French Dip Sandwich Recipe

Every year my husband and I get a 1/4 beef from a Foggy Dale Farms, a local farm to us.  Aside from all the delicious steaks and what not, we get several roasts as well.  I have to admit that I often fall into the Crock Pot Roast rut.  Though delicious, it can get a little boring.  I was sharing t…

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Triple Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Recipe

It's been a minute since I've posted something sweet on this site, so I thought we were due.  I don't know if I've talked about this before or not, but my Mother-in-Love has the BIGGEST sweet tooth I have ever seen.  She could LIVE on cookies if I would let her.  This love for all …

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Crockpot Cabbage Roll Recipe

Okay, I feel as though I may be a little crock pot crazy these days.  *lol*  For years I was hesitant to give into the dark side of slow cookery, but I've since taken the full in plunge and I love it!  I've been trying all sorts of new things, one of which are these delectable Crock Pot St…

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CrockPot Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

*For your convenience, this post contains affiliate links.*   This has truly been one of the most fun food months I have had in a while.  As I have mentioned previously, I'm following Paper & Glam's seasonal living list for March .  I have had a ball with it, and I will be sharing a littl…

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Crockpot Irish Beef Stew Recipe

If you read my post on Ginger Sesame Grilled Chicken Salad , you'll know that I've really been into seasonal living.  I've been trying to slow down, and enjoy all the little reason to celebrate life every day.  So for the first part of March, I decided to make one Irish meal a week lead…

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How to Throw an Asian Style Ladies Tea Party

March 8th is National Woman's Day, and I can't think of a better way to celebrate the amazing women in my life than by throwing a tea party!   However, when you think tea party it can seem a little daunting.  Immediately my mind goes to constricting outfits, lavish table settings, and fuss…

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Ginger Sesame Grilled Chicken Green Salad

I am all about the idea of living seasonably.  There is just something about immersing yourself in a particular time of year that makes the days seem less redundant.  The same can be said about food.   As we head into Spring and Summer my mind shifts towards grilling and greens. So in the spirit of…

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Easy Vegetable Chili Recipe with Homemade Bread Bowls

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. # YesYouCan  #CollectiveBias  February seemed to be one of the craziest months I have had in a while.  Every time I turned around there were more obligations than time, and the next thing I knew i…

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Spicy Thai Shrimp Tacos

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ShrimpItUp #CollectiveBias Let's face it, even if my goal is to cook every meal from scratch, life happens.  That is why I am always preaching to y'all about keeping a well stock freezer …

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Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Rice Soup

As many of you know, I have been experimenting with my crock pot a lot lately.  I've mentioned several times that this is totally new to me, and  it has definitely been an adventure.  I've had failures and successes. When there are successes I HAVE to share them with you, and my Crock Pot …

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Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Recipe

When it comes to American cuisine I don't think it gets any better than meatloaf.  However, meatloaf can get a little boring at times.  That's why I like to play with my food so to speak and make things like this delectable Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf .    It has all of the great flavor of …

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Crockpot Jambalaya Recipe

*This Post Contains Affiliate Links* Tomorrow is Mardi Gras!  Since I was a young girl I have wanted to go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. The energy, the music, THE FOOD!   But since that is not going to happen this year I have decided to celebrate at home with my delicious Crock Pot Jambalaya .   …

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Denver Omelet Casserole

Good News!  Studhubs and I survived Jonas, also known as Snowpacolypse.  We got about 16 inches of snow, which is nowhere near the 30 inches that many accumulated, but is a pretty significant amount for our area.  The entire town was shut down and we were snowed in for the weekend.  There was a lo…

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Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

Happy National Cheese Lovers Day!  I can't think of a better food to make a national holiday for.  After all, who doesn't LOVE cheese?  As soon as I found out about it, I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to make, a  Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole Recipe .   My blogging BFF Melissa, who blogs over at …

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Vegan Lentil Soup Recipe

I don't know if I'm the only one out there this happens to, but towards the end of the month the fridge and the grocery budget begin to look a little bare. Or perhaps you simply have a few carrots and a couple of celery stalks that need to be used up after the holidays. It's in moments…

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Easy Vegetable Lasagna Recipe

We recently had our first snowy day of the winter.  It didn't really amount to much, but it made for a pretty backdrop.  Because it was so cold and blustery out, I really wanted something hearty and rib sticking for dinner.  For me, that usually means something like lasagna.  But since it is t…

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How to Make Perfect Pan Seared Pork Chops

*This Post Contains Affiliate Links* Tender, flavorful, juicy, nothing quite beats a Pan Seared Pork Chop . My husband LOVES a good pork chop, and one of the things I struggled with most when learning to cook was how to properly make them.  It seemed like they always turned out WAY to dry, or total…

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Ground Beef Wellington Recipe

*For your convenience this post contains affiliate links* **Thank you Appalachian Mountain Specialty Foods for supplying me with your delicious The Real McCoy Mustard Sauce. It really made this dish shine.** Let me tell you a little bit about my typical Saturday morning.  Usually I get up, grab a cu…

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Chicken Fajita Pasta Recipe

I love quick and easy meals.  You know the ones I'm talking about, those meals that literally come together in minutes.  No fuss, no muss.  It's for that very reason that I ADORE this Chicken Fajita Pasta .   Last week I had a couple of heavy blogging days and lost track of time.  Studhubs …

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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

*For your convenience this post contains affiliate links* Can you believe it's January, and 2016!?!  Time really does fly doesn't it?  Well with that being said, I have a confession to make.  I'm not really a winter sort of girl. Nope. Give me sunshine and a hammock over the bitter cold…

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Easy Homemade Marinara Sauce

Today may be one of my favorite national holidays of the year!  Today is National Spaghetti Day!  Yes, that's right!  On this Monday, January 4, 2016 you can celebrate, what is possibly the number one meal on tables across America, with pride!   I know we will be.  And what better way to celeb…

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My Two Year Blog-a-versary and a Giveaway

Happy New Year Everyone!  I hope you all have had an amazing holiday season, and are ready to head into 2016 full of hope and enthusiasm. Speaking of enthusiasm, I can't believe this January marks my TWO YEAR BLOG-A-VERSARY !!!  Y'all, this has been an AMAZING two years for me.  Words canno…

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