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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Remember that Brazilian drink that I told you I drank while we were in Miami? It's basically like the Margarita of Brazil and I'm slightly obsessed. Since I have had a hard time getting back into the swing of things from vacation I decided that I would whip up a batch of my new favorite drink and pretend I am still on vacay. That's acceptable right? These caipirinha crush's are so easy to make and super refreshing too.

It's made with a Brazilian rum called Cachaca which is made from sugar cane, you sweeten it with sugar or agave in this case, and lots of fresh lime juice. If you love margaritas, I am going to go ahead and say that you will love this drink and it just might...just might...give your margarita a run for it's money.

PostedOctober 30, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagscaipirinha, Brazilian cocktails, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers, Yum, Fresh Cocktails, Miami, Cocktail Recipes, Cocktails, Halloween

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Ricotta, Honey, and Cracked Pepper Persimmon Toast: My Diary of Us

I was in denial about today being Monday all last night. I procrastinated going to bed, refusing to let our week of vacation come to an end. This morning I was so comfortable in my bed, there was a chill outside, and the last thing I wanted to do was get out of the bed and face Monday head on including lots of emails, errands to be run, and loads of laundry that are haunting me. But...life must go on and I made myself get up. Mornings like these call for easy breakfasts that I can throw together and not have to put a lot of energy into. Not to mention, I need a little does of healthy in my life this week after indulging in eating my way through South Florida last week (more to come about that tomorrow). This ricotta, honey, and cracked black pepper persimmon toast is the perfect start to my Monday and I think I might just eat it all week long.

I've already told you about my love for persimmons when I shared with you the persimmon spiced punch a couple of weeks ago, which would be the perfect Halloween drink by the way. Eating it on a piece of toast slathered with ricotta and then adding a little honey and cracked pepper just makes me fall in love with the fruit even more.

PostedOctober 27, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast

TagsPersimmon Toast, Persimmon Recipes, Ricotta Toast, Breakfast, Snack Ideas, Healthy, Clean Eating, Weekdays, Mondays, Yum, Eat, Persimmons, Sweet and Savory

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Ahhhh. That's me taking a breath. I know it's Monday, but I am happy about this week being here. Last week went by in a blur and I don't remember much other than I was on robot mode to get everything done each day. When life is busy sometimes you need a recipe that can be made into two meals because you just don't have the time or energy to deal with anything else. These crab cake BLT's are my round two meal from my crab cake with spicy garlic dipping sauce recipe that I posted a couple of weeks ago.

Of course you won't make them weeks apart, and I didn't either, but I am just now getting around to sharing this amazing sandwich with you. I apologize I didn't get it to you sooner, because it's one hell of a sandwich and you are going to love it.

PostedSeptember 22, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

TagsCrab Cake BLT's, Crab Cake Recipes, BLT Recipes, BLT Twist, Weeknight meals, Easy cooking recipes, Bacon Recipes, Yum, Eat, Local Seafood, Eat Local

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Healthy Chipotle Turkey and Spiced Potato Tacos: My Diary of Us

I could eat Mexican food every day of the week...I kid you not. But I obviously can't do that because the result would be me not fitting into my jeans and nobody wants that, especially me. And although cooking Mexican at home is never the same, but it can be done and it can be delicious (and healthy). It's a great way to get your fix without the high calorie margarita (which is kind of a requirement if you are at a restaurant) and without two baskets of chips being inhaled before your entrée arrives. My healthy chipotle turkey and spiced potato tacos get you all that flavor without the I had too much sodium, swollen fingers the next morning.

Yeah, you know exactly what I'm talking about.

This meal is perfect for any weeknight because it can be ready in thirty minutes and is a relatively inexpensive meal too. I doubt any family members will turn their nose up at taco night, and the leftovers are quite possibly better the next day.

PostedSeptember 16, 2014

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

TagsTaco Tuesday, Taco night, Taco Recipes, Turkey tacos, healthy taco recipes, healthy weeknight meals, healthy, weeknight meals, Cook at home, Mexican recipes, Yum, 30-minute meals

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