Who watched the Super Bowl last night? I will be honest...I watched a few commercials, the halftime show, and the last two minutes of the game while I was secretly just waiting on the Blacklist to come on. I'll tell you what I did do though, I ate a big bowl of chili piled high with all the fixings, drank a few beers, and then possibly ate some ice cream to top off the night. I'm thinking I should eat lots of salad and drink lots of water today to balance out my Sunday Funday...and I am guessing a few of you might be feeling the same way this morning. My winter Asian Kale Salad is a bowl full of amazing ingredients that are good for your body and the best part is, it tastes really great too!

Before I go into why you need to make this salad, what was your favorite commercial last night? I have three. My favorite funny commercial was the Dorito commercial with the guy on the airplane...because we've all been there on a plane right? My favorite inspiring commercial was the Always #likeagirl commercial. I had seen it before online, but I loved that so many girls and women are getting such a powerful message...girl power! And then my favorite "aww" commercial was obviously the Budweiser commercial...I mean how cute was that puppy?

Now that we have that covered, back to why you need to make this salad...

PostedFebruary 2, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesLunch, Salads

TagsAsian Salad, Winter Asian Salad, Healthy Salad Recipes, healthy Recipe, light lunches, dinner, weekday meals, clean eating, gluten free

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It's the last day of my healthy foodspiration series and I saved a really good one for you to keep you motivated going into the weekend! Meet Heather, creator of eat.real.food. From her crisp and clean site, to her healthy recipes using real food, you are going to love getting to know her and adding in some of her tasty and good for your body dishes in your life!

Heather was born in Sydney, Australia and has always had a love for travel. She has lived in the Outback of Australia, in luxury camps in Africa, she's spent periods of time in Tokyo and London, and now currently is living in NYC. She has always had a passion for health and fitness and decided to create this site where anyone can come and have access to fresh, organic, REAL food.

PostedJanuary 23, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesLunch, Salads, Dessert

TagsEat Real Food, Clean Eating, Real Food, Gluten Free, healthy recipes, Blogger Collaborations, salad, dessert, fudge, healthy fudge, rice bowls, pesto, vegetables

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I've got two more days worth of healthy foodspiration guys and that's got to be at least a couple weeks worth of meals for you to start trying! Today I am featuring Amanda Frederickson from A Life Well Lived Blog and she has three delicious recipes that are packed full of flavor and nutrients that anyone can whip up!

I started following Amanda last year on Instagram which led me to her blog and I have loved everything I have seen! I am so glad that we got web-introduced, and I knew I wanted to introduce her to y'all too as soon as I decided on doing this series! She has an amazing day job as a professional chef in the Williams-Sonoma Test Kitchen...so, if that doesn't qualify her here to give you some inspiration for your meal planning, then I got nothing for ya.

PostedJanuary 22, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Lunch, Salads

TagsAmanda Frederickson, Coconut Curry, Clean Eating, Salad Recipes, Asian Glazed Salmon, Easy Recipes, Blogger Community, Blogger Collaborations, foodblogger, A Life Well Lived Blog

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Guys, are we feeling healthier this week and more motivated to stay on track? I sure am, but if you aren't that's okay too, but hopefully you are at least feeling a little more inspired in the kitchen! We are on day three of my healthy foodspiration series, and today I am featuring Gaby Dalkin from What's Gaby Cooking and three of her favorite go-to healthy meals!

I got to know Gaby last year a little better when I interviewed her for the blog. One of my favorite things about Gaby's recipes is the amount of color that is always on the plate! She cooks with the perfect balance of health and decadence and uses the freshest ingredients, usually from her local farmer's market.

Gaby is originally from Arizona but now calls California home. Her style of cooking has a Southwestern flair and her ingredient of choice is almost always avocados!

PostedJanuary 21, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSalads, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Tagshealthy recipes, What's Gaby Cooking, Salad Recipes, Green Monster Salad, Acai Bowl, Power Salad, Lunch, Dinner, Light Recipes, Clean Eating, Gluten Free Recipes, Foodspiration

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She's a pint sized ball of fire usually seen in a killer outfit and she makes some of the prettiest food I've seen. Meet Juley Le, always dressed impeccably with a knack for business and tasty food, she is a woman you are going to want to get to know! I am super excited to share with you three of her favorite good for you meals as part of my healthy foodspiration series!

We met at the West Elm grand opening preview in New Orleans this year and I was immediately taken by Juley's sweet demeanor and creative abilities. She is a woman that is doing it all and is an inspiration for anyone with an entrepreneur spirit!

PostedJanuary 20, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Lunch, Salads

TagsHealthy Recipes, Foodspiration, weeknight recipes, Upperlyne & Co, Brussel Sprout Salad, Watermelon and Feta Salad, Crab Cake Sandwich, Eat, New Orleans Foodies

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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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