
Ali in the Valley
Ali in the Valley is a lifestyle show about healthy, delicious food and simple lifestyle tips on how to be a great host or hostess…all while staying on a budget. I create simple recipes for the urban soul and live by my motto “home grown cooking – down to earth living!”
- 2025
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: Peach Cobbler | Ali In The Valley
: Peach Cobbler | Ali In The Valley
My Father’s Peach Cobbler recipe is absolutely delicious! Juicy peaches and a wonderfully sweet, crumbly topping truly make this a perfect holiday dessert. Add ice cream or whipped cream and it’s pure heaven! My big brother Eric decided it was time to teach me how our father made his infamous Peach Cobbler and I couldn’t wait to learn! We had so much fun and it’s perfect timing for this year’s holidays!
: Holiday Gumbo Cook-Off | Ali In The Valley
: Holiday Gumbo Cook-Off | Ali In The Valley
Alright all ready, let’s get back to the Holiday Gumbo Cook Off! My brother and I have had this on going family competition on who makes the best Gumbo and trust it’s not gonna end here! So, let’s get this cook off started!
: Healthy Chicken Soup |Ali in the Valley
: Healthy Chicken Soup |Ali in the Valley
Chicken Soup is good and great comfort food. Not only it is healthy, but it’s also filled with ingredients that have healing properties, super flavorful and dare I say comforting and we all need some comfort! It's crazy times right now!
: Vegetarian Chili | Ali in the Valley
: Vegetarian Chili | Ali in the Valley
This delicious Easy Vegetarian Chili Recipe is my go-to, one pot dinner, and was requested by one of my Instagram followers! It’s full of healthy vegetables and is so easy to make. It’s perfect for a Meatless Monday vegan meal. There’s just something about a one-pot meal where all the flavors meld together to become so much more than they could have on their own.
: Classic Crab Cakes | Ali In The Valley
: Classic Crab Cakes | Ali In The Valley
This crab cake recipe is so simple and tasty! I love fresh, crispy crab cakes, and these Old Bay Crab Cakes are really hitting the spot. This is the BEST crab cake recipe, and once we add on the homemade tartar sauce…YUM! I can’t get enough of these things.
: Southern Greens with Louisiana Hot Links | Ali in the Valley
: Southern Greens with Louisiana Hot Links | Ali in the Valley
Southern Greens with Louisiana Hot Links can feel like an intimidating dish to a home cook since they’re such a tough and fibrous green when you buy them at your grocery store. But please trust me, this is doesn’t mean you are in for a difficult cooking process. The hardest part about the recipe is waiting for the delicious end result.
: Easy Grilled Salmon Ali in the Valley
: Easy Grilled Salmon Ali in the Valley
There’s no healthier, easier, or faster summer entree than a perfect piece of Grilled Salmon. This 15-20 minute recipe is a staple in our regular dinner routine, and I’m so excited to share my tips with you today! It’s my easy go-to when I feel like we need something nutritious, but I don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen and lately that’s been just the case.
: Easy Salmon Pasta | Ali In The Valley
: Easy Salmon Pasta | Ali In The Valley
This Salmon Pasta recipe is fast and flavorful. Cajun spices, tomatoes, kalamata olives, and garlic make this dish irresistible! Life comes full circle! I had a blast cooking with one of my oldest artist and dear friend Eric Benet! Since Eric is a doesn’t eat meat I decide to cook something light and easy and this Salmon Pasta recipe is light, easy and so delicious! It’s made with staple ingredients and there are many options for substitutions so you can make this pasta with what you have on hand. In just 20 minutes you can have a tasty and cozy dinner on the table.
: Dry Rubbed Roast Turkey | Ali in the Valley
: Dry Rubbed Roast Turkey | Ali in the Valley
It’s Turkey Time…and this Dry Rubbed Roast Turkey is The Bomb! Why is it the bomb because it’s absolutely tasty and easy to execute which is a win win in my book. This holiday season we all need to be partying and cooking all at the same time, so let’s keep it simple!
: Christmas Sangria | Ali In Valley
: Christmas Sangria | Ali In Valley
This Christmas Sangria is simple to make and fizzy with your choice of club soda or tonic water and sweet from the natural fruit juices that are muddled and swim in the wine overnight. This recipe is the perfect cocktail for the Christmas holiday!
: Easy French Onion Soup | Ali In The Valley
: Easy French Onion Soup | Ali In The Valley
This Easy French Onion Soup is rich, comforting and so good with toasted cheesy bread for dipping! What better way to kick off Season 4 of Ali in the Valley than with a delicious decadent classic French Onion Soup. French Onion Soup is such a classic and SO easy to make! Onions are slowly caramelized until soft and sweet, simmered with beef broth, and just a touch of sugar. It’s topped with crispy croutons, loads of shredded gruyere cheese, and broiled into crispy, cheesy oblivion. So good!
: The Best Beef Stew | Ali in the Valley
: The Best Beef Stew | Ali in the Valley
This Beef Stew Recipe is perfect for right now! Tender beef is simmered in beef broth with potatoes, onions, celery, peas, and carrots until they melt in your mouth. It’s comfort food heaven! We all need our comfort food, right about NOW!
: Easy Grilled Kabobs | Ali in the Valley
: Easy Grilled Kabobs | Ali in the Valley
The BEST Grilled Kabobs! Seriously if you are looking for something to cook on the grill these easy chicken and filet mignon kabobs are a MUST try! With the best homemade essence, these grilled kabobs will be a summer time favorite!Ali in the Valley
- 2025
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Ali in the Valley is a lifestyle show about healthy, delicious food and simple lifestyle tips on how to be a great host or hostess…all while staying on a budget. I create simple recipes for the urban soul and live by my motto “home grown cooking – down to earth living!”
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