This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Weeknight cooking can seem daunting when back to school rolls around and schedules get hectic. One of my favorite weeknight cooking hacks for busy times is to cook once and eat it multiple times throughout the week. To prevent my family from getting tired of a certain dish, I like to make multiple meals out of one recipe. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this delicious Slow Cooker Cajun BBQ Chicken recipe that you can eat three different ways throughout the week. This recipe will quickly become one of your go-to weeknight meals that your whole family will love.

PostedAugust 22, 2022

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagsdinner, meal prep, easy recipes, chicken recipes, chicken, bbq chicken

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This post has kindly been sponsored by Village Farms, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and friends let me tell you, it doesn’t have to be a stressful day! With the right amount of prep, you can enjoy your holiday with your friends and family and have feel confident about the dishes that you are serving them too! I’ve got a few recipes for you that will make the day of Thanksgiving a breeze, starting with a make ahead breakfast! I partnered with Village Farms to bring you three delicious and easy recipes that will complete any Thanksgiving and will help alleviate some of the to-do’s on the day of! These three recipes to simplify your Thanksgiving are going to help you feel like a rockstar in the kitchen when turkey day arrives!

PostedNovember 13, 2018

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast, Side Dishes

TagsThanksgiving side dishes, Thanksgiving breakfast ideas, make ahead breakfast recipes, healthy thanksgiving side dishes, village farms tomatoes, tomato recipes, easy recipes, cranberry sauce, succotash, harvest succotash, cranberry tomato sauce, egg muffins, meal prep

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Can someone please tell me where September went? Honestly I can’t believe that October is next week and my baby boy turns 3 on Monday! This year is going by at a scarily fast pace, don’t you think? I love this season of cozy foods and all that comes with it and want to savor it while its around! (Time slow down please.) While I may not be getting to wear my fall favorites, because Texas fall doesn’t like to allow for flannels and sweaters, I am embracing fall flavors in the kitchen! This fall chicken salad with pepita granola and a pumpkin vinaigrette is going to knock your socks off in the flavor department and is the perfect fall salad to make all season long!

PostedSeptember 27, 2018

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Holiday, Salads

Tagsfall salads, pumpkin vinaigrette, pumpkin recipes, pepita granola, pomegranate salad, chicken salads, gluten free recipes, dairy free recipes, dairy free dressings, healthy food, easy recipes, easy dinners, meal prep, holiday recipes, thanksgiving sides, salad, chicken, salads, holiday

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Summer isn't officially here, but I feel like it has already made it's way to Texas! Blazing hot days have me craving all of the light dishes I can get my hands on! Fresh salads, fruits, and smoothies are on repeat around our house lately because the thought of turning my oven on just sounds like a bad idea! I love making recipes that I can have on hand to eat on throughout the week that are ready to go in the fridge for easy and healthy lunches! My peach and fennel chicken salad is my new favorite lunch that makes for a great sandwich or lettuce wrap any day of the week!

PostedJune 11, 2018

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesLunch

Tagschicken salad, peach chicken salad, peach recipes, chicken salad recipes, healthy recipes, light lunches, easy lunches, meal prep, easy recipes, chicken recipes, summer lunch ideas, picnic recipes, stone fruit season, chicken, lunch

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Since coming home from Hawaii, I can't help but remember some of my favorite flavors that I experienced on the island. One of the reasons that I love traveling so much is because of the inspiration I always get from the food that I eat! We ate breakfast at a little spot on the water one morning and before our main entrees came, they served us macadamia nut banana muffins that were out of this world! If you didn't already know, macadamia nuts are everywhere in Hawaii and so they use them in tons of dishes ranging from salads to baked goods! I gave the muffin a healthy spin and added a little coconut for even more of a tropical feel! My healthy macadamia and coconut banana muffins are so good AND so good for you, that they will be your new favorite go-to breakfast!

PostedJune 5, 2018

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBreakfast

Tagshealthy muffins, hawaiian banana bread, macadamia nut banana bread, healthy baking, healthy breakfast recipes, make ahead recipes, meal prep, no refined sugar baking, easy recipes, kid friendly recipes, breakfast

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Apricot, Arugula, and Quinoa Salad with a Cumin Vinaigrette: My Diary of Us

It's still raining. Yeah, we are on week two of dreary weather and this gal is overrr it. The backyard is muddy, I have to force myself to be productive, and the only thing that sounds good is a nap and foods that I shouldn't be eating. So in an effort to brighten up this Tuesday I made a colorful and healthy salad that will hopefully turn my rainy day blues around and will keep me full of energy all week long! My apricot, arugula, and quinoa salad with a cumin vinaigrette is just the salad to do the trick! It's gorgeous, full of flavor, and so good for you too!

Quinoa has been around for a while now, and if you aren't using it yet, today is the day to start. It's packed with protein, minerals, and vitamins and is definitely a grain that should be added into your diet! Perfect as a side, or mixed into a salad, I love it just about any way I can get it!

PostedMarch 3, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Lunch, Salads

Tagsquinoa salad, healthy lunch ideas, light lunches, light dinners, healthy meals, meal planning, meal prep, gluten free recipes, clean eating, salad recipes, healthy side dishes

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