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The Jiggs dinner was the best I have ever had! the dessert was so delicious! I can't wait to order my easter dinner! thank you so much!​

Terri Lynn Carpenter Gillen

Meet Chef Tonya

Food should be beautiful and honest. It should carry stories, invite connection, and meet people where they are — whether that’s a wellness-forward menu in senior living or a quiet dinner that tastes like home. Technique matters. So does kindness. I lead with both.

Come hungry, Leave inspired

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Chef Tonya: A Memoir of Family Traditions from the Hollers of West Virginia

From My Kitchen To Yours!                                                                                                                                   Available on Amazon ------>

Food should feel like home. Explore a collection of my favorite recipes—Appalachian roots with a Midwest flare—crafted with care, simple technique, and ingredients you can find anywhere. Perfect for the weeknight cook and the Sunday-dinner host alike.

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Sunday Dinners

Unhurried comfort with thoughtful technique—rich flavor, tender textures, second helpings guaranteed.

Slow, soulful meals meant for passing plates and telling stories—the kind you linger over.

Everyday Suppers

Hearty Flavors

Weeknight-easy, chef-approved—minimal dishes, maximum flavor.

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Holiday Favorites

Classic flavors, polished technique—holiday dishes you’ll crave all year.

Traditions worth keeping—celebration-ready mains, sides, and sweets that taste like memory.

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