Citrus Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with White Cheddar: My Diary of Us

Hi guys! How was your weekend? Ours went by too quickly, but was pretty great. We celebrated the hubby's birthday this weekend with friends over nachos and margaritas and then spent Sunday being lazy and watching it rain. I kind of love Sundays when it rains because it gives you an excuse to lay around and not be productive. Unfortunately that can't last forever and Monday is inevitable, so let's make the most of it and start our week off right with a healthy meal that you will fall in love with! You HAVE to make my citrus shaved brussel sprout salad with white cheddar. It's my new salad obsession, and I can't wait for you to try it.

It will make you happy when you eat it because it is just that good. I made this salad by accident for the first time and was blown away by the flavor combinations. In fact I love it so much, that Saturday at the farmer's market I bought two bundles of brussel sprouts because one time eating this salad is just simply not enough.

PostedJanuary 12, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Lunch, Salads

Tagshealthy, salad recipes, shaved brussel sprouts, brussel sprout salad, clean eating, gluten free recipes, gluten free salads, Seasonal Eating, Seasonal Recipes, Seasonal Salads, Weekday Meals, Lunch, Lunch Recipes, Farm Fresh

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Roasted Chipotle, Satsuma, and Rosemary Chicken: My Diary of Us

Tomorrow I leave for California and I have a list of to-dos a mile long today to get ready for the trip. One of which is cooking a couple of easy meals for Canean to eat so he doesn't end up at Jimmy John's every night for the next eight days. I like to make things that he can eat two or three times and that are easy for me while I run around like a crazed person...it's all in the multitasking! This roasted chipotle, Satsuma, and rosemary chicken is amazing guys and really easy too, and today I need easy.

I know while your other favorite food bloggers are posting turkey recipes already I am posting this chicken recipe, but honestly you could do this exact same marinade and rub on your Thanksgiving turkey and it would be a A-MA-ZING! I might be a little behind schedule this year with my holiday preparations, partly because we are heading to NYC for Thanksgiving and I am not in what I am going to cook mode, but I promise I won't let you down.

But back to this chicken though....I'm being so serious when I tell you that this chicken is out of this world. Smoky chipotle mixed with sweet Satsuma juice and fragrant rosemary makes for a killer combo that you are going to love.

PostedNovember 10, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

TagsRoasted Chicken, Chipotle Roasted Chicken, Roasted Chicken Recipes, Skillet Roasted Chicken, Fall Meals, Spicy Chicken Recipes, Satsuma Recipes, Farm Fresh, Fall Recipes, Dinner, Thanksgiving, Holidays, Yum, Clean Eating, Gluten Free Recipes, chicken

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Whole Wheat Rosemary Crust Tomato Galette: My Diary of Us

TGIF. Am I right? I'm pretty excited about tonight because we are carving pumpkins with Canean's sisters. We are going to eat chili, drink pomegranate sangria, and pretend we are ten again, well except for the cocktail part. The nights have been slightly chilly this week which is going to make for a perfect fall night. I love when Friday nights start the weekend off with a bang and kind of set the momentum for Saturday and Sunday. And another requirement for a great weekend is a great breakfast or brunch at some point. This easy whole wheat rosemary crust tomato galette is perfect for just that!

If you are a lazy baker like me, then galettes are right up your alley. Imperfection is what makes these great, it's kind of necessary in fact. You don't need perfect edges, there is no refrigerating overnight. You can throw whatever ingredients on top of the simple dough, which can be made in the food processor, and you have yourself an easy breakfast, brunch, or lunch!

PostedOctober 17, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Brunch

TagsWeekend Recipes, Brunch, Breakfast, Breakfast Recipes, Brunch Recipes, Galette Recipes, Pantry Meals, Rustic Baking, Farm Fresh, Eat Local, Baking, Homemade

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Rosemary Honey Sweet Potato Hash: My Diary of Us

I could maybe eat breakfast for every meal of the day. I love sweet, I love savory, and I really love when I get a little bit of both. I'm not one of those people who's always is in the mood for salty or always sweet...I could do either and for the most part it just depends on the day. Also, I love potatoes...all of 'em. Yellow, purple, sweet, red, white, golden...whatever give them all to me. I am most definitely a "I'll take a side of hash browns with my breakfast" kind of gal. Which is why I love a good hash. Hashes like this rosemary honey sweet potato hash make the world go round.

When you start your day off with a hash and then top it with a fried egg you are guaranteed to have a fantastic day. You get the perfect balance of carbs, protein, and it is packed full of mouth watering flavor in every bite.

PostedOctober 7, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast

Tagsbreakfast, brunch, brinner, hash recipes, sweet potato hash, gluten free, clean eats, fall meals, fall breakfast, yum, Farm Fresh, Eat Local

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Shrimp, Andouille, and Okra Stew: My Diary of Us

It's officially October and I am crossing my fingers that means we are about to get a little heat relief down here in South Louisiana. I mean, it's October and I'm still sweating on a daily basis but...we are supposed to get somewhat of a cool front over the weekend which will feel amazing. This girl is ready for chilly nights and some of my favorite fall dishes. Dinners that stick to your bones and are full of spicy goodness, usually made in one big pot that are even better leftover the next day. My shrimp, Andouille, and okra stew is just that kind of meal and even though it's been hot I have fixed it twice in the past two weeks because it's just that delicious.

My local farmer's market always has fresh gulf shrimp that are some of the most delicious and fresh shrimp I have had and we have a friend who happens to be a farmer who sells the most delicious pork including his own Andouille sausage. The vegetables are kind of in their mid-stage between summer and true fall here, but there is a plethora of okra available. This dish combines all three of the star ingredients in the best way possible.

PostedOctober 3, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

TagsOne Pot meals, Weeknight Meals, Local, Eat Local, Shrimp and Andouille Stew, Seasonal cooking, Fall recipes, Stew Recipes, Farm Fresh, Okra, Buy Local, Dinner

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In high school, I became addicted to the Food Network. I watched it ALL the time, specifically I loved Rachael Ray and her 30-minute meals and even her sayings that might get on your nerves...I soaked it in. I grew up cooking with my mom, but I think it was Rachael Ray who taught me to properly chop and got me out of the box as far as cooking and wanting to try new food goes. There was something about being able to prepare an entire meal from scratch in 30 minutes that kept me watching. And no wonder, everybody needs a couple of quick meals in their back pocket for nights when you just need to get the food on the table. My 20-minute gnocchi skillet with smoked sausage and veggies has become my new go-to, fast and delicious meal.

A meal, that I think Ms. Ray herself would be proud of.

Gnocchi are potato dumplings and have the best pillowy texture, and I am a texture person through and through. I love the fact that like pasta, you can flavor it however you want to and with whatever ingredients are in the fridge. You boil it for 2-3 minutes and throw it in with the rest of the skillet and voila, dinner is ready.

PostedSeptember 5, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

TagsGnocchi Recipes, Gluten Free, Gnocchi Skillet Recipes, Skillet Meals, 20 Minute Meal Recipes, 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray, Farm Fresh, Eat Local, Weeknight meals

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