This post is sponsored by The National Pork Board, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Times are certainly different these days and that means our methods of cooking have altered slightly since we are making our groceries last as long as possible. Pantry cooking has become more important than ever as we are all staying home more and I am all about making meals out of ingredients that I already have on hand. One of my favorite proteins to keep stocked in my freezer is pork which is why I have partnered with The National Pork Board to create a family friendly dinner that is cost effective and can be made with ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. Taco bowls are one of my favorite go-to dinners when I want to whip up a nourishing and comforting meal for my family and I love that I can swap ingredients based on what I have on hand each week. My ground pork taco bowls are made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my fridge and pantry and are so delicious and satisfying.

PostedApril 3, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagstaco bowls, ground pork taco bowls, pork recipes, ground pork recipes, ground pork tacos, family friendly meals, pantry meals

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Being able to create meals from pantry staples has always been something that I think everyone should learn to get comfortable doing, but now more than ever we are all hitting up our pantries to create meals for our families more regularly while we try and keep our grocery store runs to a minimum. That means thinking outside the box to provide a little variety to our families while using things like canned tomatoes, beans, pastas, and other canned goods we have on hand. I am breaking down the most common pantry items and giving you some recipe ideas for each so that you can continue to feed your family delicious food while staying home and using ingredients that are in your pantry and fridge. I am listing up my favorite easy pantry meals by category of the top pantry ingredients to get you cooking in the kitchen!

PostedMarch 22, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesPantry Staple Cooking

Tagspantry meals, pantry staples, pantry cooking, easy meals, family friendly meals, dinner ideas, breakfast ideas, chicken recipes, beef recipes, bean recipes, egg recipes

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I must be missing Louisiana lately, because I keep making my favorite traditional dishes. Yesterday I made a homemade king cake because I have been craving one for weeks now and today I woke up dreaming about red beans and rice for dinner. We have lived in Texas for almost four years now, but every year around this time I start to miss Louisiana and all of the food and celebrations that happen from Mardi Gras on. The classic dishes that are known in Cajun and Creole cultures are some of my favorite recipes I’ve ever had and truly what made me fall in love with Louisiana when I moved there. My easy red beans and rice is just that kind of recipe and makes for the perfect cozy weeknight meal that the whole family will love!

PostedFebruary 18, 2019

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagseasy red beans and rice, red beans and rice, creole recipes, cajun recipes, creole cuisine, homemade red beans and rice, pantry meals

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I've been teasing you with this recipe for almost a month now if you follow me on social media, and I really do apologize for that! Life, work, and everything else has been crazy and holiday recipes have been taking over my life. Which don't get me wrong...I love me some holiday recipes, but we also need some healthy balance in between the cookies, wine, and homemade doo-dads! Enter sweet potato and chickpea curry soup...here to fill your bellies with nothing but the good stuff, all the while being super tasty too!

PostedDecember 12, 2017

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSoups

Tagssoup, curry soup, sweet potato and curry soup, easy recipes, healthy recipes, pantry meals, one pot meals, dinner recipes, vegetarian recipes

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