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Roasted Cornish Hens with Festive Rice Stuffing

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

Cornish hens or “game hens” are a small poultry bird that are great for entertaining and can be cooked up easily while looking a bit fancy at the same time. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create a delicious holiday meal that will impress your guests with no stress in the kitchen on you part. I like to serve them up on a festive rice stuffing that is full of flavor and the perfect pairing with the cornish hens. This recipe for roasted Cornish Hens with Festive Rice Stuffing is sure to become a new holiday favorite.

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PostedDecember 10, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday
Tagsholiday, dinner, cornish hens
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Easy Holiday Charcuterie Board

A charcuterie board is the perfect way to entertain during the holidays. Today I am sharing how to make the perfect holiday charcuterie board using simple ingredients right from the grocery store. Using a combination of cheeses, meats, seasonal fruits, nuts, and crackers you can have a stunning charcuterie board that your guests can enjoy!

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PostedDecember 3, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday, Appetizers
Tagscharcuterie board, charcuterie, cheeseboard, appetizers, holiday
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The Best Side Dishes for Thanksgiving

Side dishes are arguably the important element for your Thanksgiving table. They complete the meal and no Thanksgiving feels right without a good balance of everyone’s favorites. That’s why I rounded up 20 of my favorite side dishes to help you finish up your holiday menu. These are my picks for the best side dishes for Thanksgiving and I know you are going to love them all.

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PostedNovember 19, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday, Side Dishes
Tagsside dishes, holiday, holiday side dishes, side dish
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Easy Corn Pudding

Easy Corn Pudding

Thanksgiving side dishes are my favorite. I mean yes, a good turkey or ham is great too, but I’m truly in it for the side dishes. One side dish that always has to make an appearance at the table is classic corn pudding. If you have never tried this delicious and easy side, it’s a must for any holiday table. This recipe for easy corn pudding is going to quickly become one of your family’s most requested dishes every year.

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PostedNovember 18, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday, Side Dishes
Tagscorn pudding, side dishes, side dish, holiday
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Easy Sausage and Herb Dressing

Do you say stuffing or dressing? I grew up saying dressing but I feel like I sometimes I call it both these days. Honestly I don’t care what it’s called, all I know is that it happens to be my favorite Thanksgiving side dish. This might be an unpopular opinion, but I think most people who disagree just haven’t had a good dressing before. This recipe for easy sausage and herb dressing is going to quickly become a staple at your holiday table every year.

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PostedNovember 16, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday
Tagsholiday, holiday dishes, side dishes, stuffing, dressing, sausage and herb dressing
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Cajun Roasted Turkey

The Best Turkey Recipes + Leftover Ideas

The turkey is the star of the show every Thanksgiving and I have a few of my favorite recipes that are tried and true and sure to be a hit. There is not much worse than a dry flavorless turkey, but when done right turkey is truly underrated in my opinion. I have a few tips and tricks to ensure that your turkey is moist, flavorful, and a no fail every year.

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PostedNovember 9, 2021
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday
Tagsholiday, turkey, turkey recipes, thanksgiving, thanksgiving menu
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