“Leigh Ann is the master at showing how doable intimidating recipes can be. Truly.”
Hey y’all, I’m Leigh Ann, welcome to My Diary of Us! Come on in and have a seat at my table. Let’s get to know each other while we cook up some of my favorite recipes! My passion is to share fresh family friendly recipes that are stress free, made from scratch, and are really delicious too! My goal is to help you gain confidence in the kitchen and in feeding your family!
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are my own.
If you’re looking for a dinner that’s fresh, satisfying, and packed with flavor, these Blackened Salmon Rice Bowls are about to earn a permanent spot in your weekly dinner rotation. Delicious blackened salmon made using my favorite Tony Chachere’s Spice and Herbs Creole Seasoning gets placed on top of their delicious Butter and Herb Dinner Rice Mix and then piled high with crisp veggies and a creamy sauce that brings it all together.
If you are looking for an easy summer pasta recipe that feels both comforting and fresh, this Sweet Corn and Leek Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto is it. This recipe is inspired by a dish I had on vacation this summer that I had to recreate. Sweet summer corn, buttery sautéed leeks, crispy prosciutto, parmesan, and pasta come together in the most perfect simple summer pasta and gets topped off with crispy fried leeks that bring it to the next level. It’s a dinner that is special enough to entertain with, but simple enough to make any night of the week.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you love deviled eggs and a good pasta salad, then you are going to go crazy over this Cajun Deviled Egg Pasta Salad. It takes everything you love about traditional deviled eggs and transforms it into an irresistible pasta salad with a Cajun twist. I used my favorite Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning to give the dressing for this pasta salad a bold kick of flavor that takes this pasta salad to the next level.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are looking for the ultimate summer dinner, this Cajun Grilled Shrimp and Crispy Rice Salad is it. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this summer recipe featuring their Seafood Marinade and Jambalaya Dinner Rice Mix that makes this recipe easy and full of flavor. Delicious grilled shrimp, crispy golden jambalaya rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy flavorful dressing all come together for the kind of salad that is anything but boring.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are a fan of carne asada tacos, but don’t want to have to go to a restaurant to satisfy that craving, I have good news for you. You don’t need a restaurant or a complicated recipe to make them right in the comfort of your own home! I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this easy recipe for carne asada tacos that are packed with bold flavor, are ready in a hurry, and come out perfect every single time. Whether you need a simple weeknight dinner or are entertaining for Cinco de Mayo, these carne asada tacos are just the recipe to make.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chacheres, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are looking for a stress-free way to host Easter this year, this Easy Sheet Pan Easter Dinner is just the recipe you’ve been looking for. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chacheres to create this one pan Easter lunch or dinner brings together all of your favorite Easter classics like glazed ham, potato casserole, asparagus, and soft rolls for a simple and elegant holiday spread. It’s the perfect way to host for busy parents or if you are hosting a smaller Easter gathering. I am all about food that brings family and friends around the table and this Easy Sheet Pan Easter Dinner does exactly that.
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This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you love a classic lobster roll, you’re going to want to try this Cajun twist. These Grilled Cajun Lobster Rolls are loaded with tender grilled lobster and then tossed with a delicious Cajun dressing and piled high into a buttery roll for the perfect mix of both your favorite styles of lobster rolls. I used my favorite Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning to make these lobster rolls extra special and flavorful, it’s the kind of meal that feels a little special without a whole lot of work.