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BBQ Black Bean Burgers: My Diary of Us

BBQ Black Bean Burgers

Y’all know by now that I am a burger girl through and through. I just can’t help myself, I love a good burger and it was the #1 thing I craved when I was pregnant with my son. We make burgers almost weekly at our house and while usually I always opt for a meat burger, I like the option of a vegetarian burger also from time to time. I am the first to admit that I have rarely eaten a black bean burger that holds a candle to a regular burger, but I may have just made a recipe that was just as satisfying to me! My BBQ black bean burgers are easy to make, healthy, and gosh darn delicious too!

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PostedJanuary 29, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBurgers
Tagsblack bean burgers, bbq black bean burgers, easy recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian burgers, healthy recipes
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Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Peach Chutney Pork Burgers : My Diary of Us

Sweet and Spicy Bourbon Peach Chutney Pork Burgers

Y'all...I don't know how it is possible, but next week is July 4th and suddenly I feel like this year is passing by at an alarmingly fast speed!  But regardless how I feel about that, the fourth is coming, ready or not, and that means it's time to get out your grills!  I love switching up my normal burger routine in the summertime and incorporating some of my favorite seasonal ingredients to make an extra special burger!  My sweet and spicy bourbon peach chutney pork burgers are so full of flavor and are the perfect recipe to make for all of your summertime grilling festivities!

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PostedJune 29, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBurgers
Tagsburgers, pork burgers, peach chutney burgers, 4th of july recipes, july 4th recipes, grilled recipes, summer burgers, seasonal burgers, peach recipes, easy recipes, summer enteraining, dinner, bbq recipes
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Grilled Spicy Black Bean Burgers: My Diary of Us

Grilled Spicy Black Bean Burgers with Charred Poblanos and Avocado Crema

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TailgateWithATwist #SeasonalSolutions #CollectiveBias

I happen to be the griller in my household.  I rarely let my hubby do anything but light the grill for me, and I get very excited about grilling any chance I can get!  Summertime obviously provides lots of grilling opportunities, and then when fall rolls around people tend to forget about it.  I on the other hand embrace fall grilling because football is back on TV and what better way to watch the big game than to have a tailgate gate extravanganze at home (home-gating if you will)?  What is tailgating without a little grill action, am I right?  I love mixing up what I'm serving for gameday and my new favorite easy recipe to make is a grilled spicy black bean burger with charred poblanos and avocado crema!  

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PostedSeptember 18, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBurgers
Tagsmorningstar farms, walmart, easy dinner, tailgate recipes, grilling recipes, burger recipes, black bean burger recipes, vegetarian recipes, game day food, game day recipes
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Oven Baked Turkey Burgers: My Diary of Us

Easy Baked Turkey Burgers

I love burgers.  In fact, there are few foods that hold a more special place in my heart than that of a burger.  True story, but unfortunately most burgers do not go hand in hand with my "get back to pre-baby body" game plan.  I did say most burgers though didn't I?  Well that is because one of my favorite ways to satisfy my on-going burger craving is to fix a turkey burger in place of the traditional beef burger.  My easy baked turkey burgers take care of my cravings without killing my diet.

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PostedMarch 22, 2016
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBurgers
Tagshealthy, burger, ehow recipes, ehow, turkey burgers, oven baked turkey burgers, healthy burgers, dinner, weeknight meals, family meals, easy recipe
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Roasted Poblano Pork Burgers: My Diary of Us

Roasted Poblano Pork Burgers

I'm finally back in the kitchen after three weeks of travel!  It feels so good to be cooking in my space and to be eating the way I like to eat again.  I needed last week to get back into the swing of things and switch my brain from all things baby back to recipe developing mode. Thanks for being so patient with me and allowing me a couple of weeks break from my culinary creations.  This week I'm back with a bang and made for you an amazing burger!  Summer isn't over yet, and my roasted poblano pork burgers are going to be your new favorite burger to make at home.

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PostedAugust 17, 2015
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBurgers
Tagspork burgers, roasted poblano burgers, burger recipes, grilling, summer recipes, grill, dinner, pork
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Bibimbap Pork Burgers: My Diary of Us

Bibimbap Pork Burgers

I have a dream of one day cooking with Bobby Flay and soaking in all of his grill master secrets.  I could watch Bobby Flay's BBQ Addiction on the Food Network all day, everyday and be completely entertained and so what if I take notes like I am in school.  His food is always bright, fresh, grilled to perfection, and there is always an unexpected twist of flavors.  Sometimes I like to channel my inner Bobby Flay (even though I'm a girl) when I am coming up with a recipe or putting a twist on an old favorite.  Burgers are a blank canvas to something tasty and beautiful and they beg to be made new.  These Bibimbap pork burgers take my favorite pork burgers to a whole new level and they are going to knock your socks off.

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PostedAugust 29, 2014
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBurgers
Tagspork burgers, bibimbap recipes, bibimbap burgers, Labor Day Recipes, Labor Day Ideas, Gochujang sauce, Grilled recipes, grilled burgers, Bobby Flay, BBQ addiction
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First Bites: My Diary of Us

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P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
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Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
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P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
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#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday
Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
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Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
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Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
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Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
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#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams
Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
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My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
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#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
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And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
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#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams
✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
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This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
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The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
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P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
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Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
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#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes
I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
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Link to recipe in profile! .
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#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal
Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
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#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish
Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
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I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
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P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
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#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams
I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
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Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen
My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
P woke up this morning wanting to make me a Rosie cake (the girl train from Thomas) for my birthday. 🥰 So that’s what we did...even if Rosie is a little smudgey and P went a little heavy on the sprinkles, the excitement he had helping me make a birthday cake (for myself 🤣) made my birthday that much more special. 💖
_
Between the cake, the memories, and my surprise spa morning 🙌 (thanks to my wonderful hubby), I’d say 35 is off to a great start.  Thank you all for the birthday wishes!! It has truly made me feel so loved! And I love each and every one of you right back! 😘
_
P.S. Who needs a fork to eat cake when you can eat it with your hands...
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.
#letseatcake #cake #birthday #homemade #kidsinthekitchen #myboys #thisis35 #happybirthday Thai Fish Curry...ready in 20 minutes, made with minimal ingredients, and whole family approved!🍛🙌
_
Check out my live for the next 24 hours to see the full cooking tutorial and here’s the recipe!⬇️
_
Ingredients:
•3-4 Halibut Filets (I used @fish_fixe, ask me for my affiliate code to get $10 off your order!)
•1/2 Cup Chopped Shallots •2 Tbsp Grated Ginger
•1 Diced Red Bell Pepper
•1, 15 oz can of Coconut Milk
•2-3 Tsp Red Curry Paste (based on your spice level preference)
•Salt and Pepper
•2 Limes, juice and zest
•Cilantro
•Jalapeño •Jasmine Rice for serving
•1 tbsp avocado oil 
_
Directions:
•add oil to a large skillet on medium heat along with shallot, ginger, red bell pepper and salt and pepper and sauté for 2-3 min. •add in curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
•add lime zest and coconut milk and stir to combine.
•add lime juice and then season fish with salt and pepper and add to the coconut milk and stir to combine.
•place lid on skillet and cook the fish for 5-6 minutes.
•taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. •serve over rice an garnish with cilantro, lime, and jalapeño!
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.
#fishcurry #curry #dinner #instagramlive #glutenfree #easyrecipe #30minutemeals #thenewhealthy #f52grams Current obsession: I can’t get enough of yogurt with fruit and homemade granola! 🍓🍒🥥
_
My favorite combo is @icelandicprovisions coconut yogurt with all the fruit, and my favorite homemade chunky granola (recipe from the new book, have you pre-ordered yours yet?) 😉 Perfect for easy breakfasts and afternoon pick me ups for parents and kids alike! .
.
.
.
#yogurtparfait #granola #breakfast #kidfriendlyfood #quickmeals #easyrecipes #healthyfood #thenewhealthy There’s nothing quite like a bowl of pho on a chilly rainy night is there? 🍲
_
And the best part is it’s legit, homemade, and super easy to make! Check my stories for the how-to plus a link to my no fail recipe! 🙌
.
.
.
#pho #homemade #fromscratch #chickenpho #soup #comfortfood #getinmybelly #f52grams ✨COOKBOOK RELAUNCH INFO✨
I am so excited to share a little secret that I’ve been keeping for a while now!  My cookbook First Bites is re-launching a second edition in March with a brand new title, ✨Natural Baby and Toddler Treats✨! _
This NEW edition will include an additional chapter full of lunch box and snack ideas that you are going to love! 🙌🍱
_
This new title fits the content of the book so much better as this is a cookbook that evolves as your child grows beyond their “First Bites” including family meals!  PLUS I really wanted to add a chapter perfect for lunch box packing too!  This whole journey is about evolving and changing so why shouldn’t my cookbook do the same right? 🙌
_
The additional chapter includes yummy recipes like roasted sweet potato brownie cookies, shortcut pork potstickers, veggie loaded sloppy joes sliders, and more! 🤩 YUM! 
_
P.S. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements around the book release that you get to be a part of coming at you soon! The cookbook is available for pre-order now and will officially release March 5th! Head to the link in my profile to get yours now!
_
Tag another parent who needs this book in their kitchen ! 😘❤️✨
.
.
#cookbook #kidfriendlyfood #kidfriendlymeals #kidfriendlyrecipes I must be missing Louisiana this week y’all, because I am on a roll with Cajun and Creole dishes! Easy Red Beans and Rice is one of my favorite cozy Creole dishes that makes for the perfect weeknight meal to warm your bones! 🙌
_
Link to recipe in profile! .
.
#redbeansandrice #creolefood #comfortfood #easyrecipe #dinner #familyfriendlymeals #onepotmeal Homemade classic cinnamon sugar filled king cake, a cheesy hallmark movie, and time with my boys...it was a good Sunday indeed! 💜💛💚 _
I used @kingarthurflour King cake recipe as a guide for this deliciousness and it turned out amazing and satisfied my cravings 💯! .
.
.
#kingcake #fromscratch #thebakefeed #bakeallday #sundaybaking #homemade #letseatcake #foodwinewomen #f52grams #feedfeed #getinmybelly #dessert #sweetooth #carbs #cake #instayum #bakingacake #damnthatsdelish Saturday morning breakfast tacos on repeat and all the coffee please! (this mama has been up since 5am!) 🌮🍳☕️
_
I hope you all do something that YOU want to do this weekend whether it’s spend time with your crew, watch a cheesy movie, take a much needed nap (🙋‍♀️), or indulge with a little treat! 😘
_
P.S. Check my stories for breakfast taco the how-to! 🙌
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.
#tacos #breakfasttacos #easyrecipe #eggs #goodmorning #getinmybelly #weekendtradition #f52grams I am readyyyyyy for 5 o’clock to roll around and these mango strawberry margaritas are calling my name y’all!  Cheers to the weekend friends!🍹🍓
_
Search Frozen Mango and Strawberry Margaritas on MyDiaryofUs.com for the recipe! #cheers .
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.
#happyhour #fridaycocktail #margarita #cocktails #feedfeedcocktails #weekendvibes #foodwinewomen My funny Valentine, the one who makes me a little loco one minute and has me swoonin’ the next...just like his daddy. ❤️ #mytwovalentines 
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Happy Valentine’s Day! 😘
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