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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Happy Martin Luther King Day! I have a treat for y'all this week! I know we have all been back in healthy mode since the holidays officially came to a close, but if you are anything like me you might be already feeling a little uninspired and are in need of some new and delicious inspiration to keep yourself on board the healthy bandwagon. That's why this week is all about me sharing with you how I get inspired to stay healthy and I'm doing so with some of my favorite bloggers! These ladies always have gorgeous healthy recipes that are not only delicious, but totally doable for you at home! It's going to be healthy foodspiration at it's best!

I'm kick-starting the week with Claire Thomas from The Kitchy Kitchen. A Los Angeles native, Claire is a self-taught chef, a commercial director, food photographer, cookbook author, and a writer. On Claire's blog, you can find your soon to be favorite recipes, fashion must-haves, travel adventures, and amazing DIY tips for the home. This lady does it all! She also has a You Tube series called 10 Second Living, where she talks tips and secrets on all things in the kitchen!

PostedJanuary 19, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Dessert, Side Dishes

TagsThe Kitchy Kitchen, Healthy Recipes, Lasagna, Brown Rice Recipes, Gluten Free Brownies, Vegan Brownies, Healthy Brownie Recipes, Healthy Food Inspiration, Food Bloggers

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I am a big fat weenie when it comes to cold weather. I would never survive a winter in the north. I barely survive the two months out of the year here in Louisiana that get cold. And this week has been one of those dreary and cold weeks. The sky is grey, the air is damp, and I'm under a blanket with not so attractive house shoes on while I sit here and write. Our house is built off the ground and it doesn't keep heat well and sometimes I feel like I can't get warm, no matter how many layers I put on. There are only two things that help that situation...a hot bath or a hot toddy. I think we'll go with a hot toddy... My kumquat hot toddy will warm you up and will also help fight off any yucky winter colds that might be trying to attack.

I love a good excuse to drink a cocktail and you can basically talk yourself into this one by justifying the fact that it truly will help kick those scratchy throats to the curb. I drink them whether I am sick or not during the winter months because there is something so soothing about drinking this warm mug full of goodness.

PostedJanuary 15, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesCocktails

Tagshot toddy recipe, kumquat recipes, kumquat cocktails, cocktails, Thirsty Thursday, Cheers, Gluten Free, Warm Drinks, Winter Cocktails, Spiced Cocktails, Kumquat Hot Toddy

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Growing up my mom used to make me the same pasta before every swim meet. It was super easy and involved, noodles, butter, and garlic salt. That was it..and it was delicious. It's still one of my favorite comfort foods to this day. Wellll...the other day I was watching the Food Network and Ina Garten was making her "Midnight Pasta" which looked very similar to my mom's pasta so I tuned in. It was a whole episode about what chefs cook when they get off of work. Turns out it's the same idea as my mom's, but Ina's version is a little more gourmet. And holy moly is it delicous...and fast. I've already made it a couple of times since then and because the ingredients are ones that I keep in the house most of the time I can make it any time that I want to! Fifteen minute pasta or midnight pasta, is going to become your new favorite go to weeknight dinner, I'll bet on it.

We all know those nights where you barely have energy to think about cooking, let alone actually cooking. You have about a thirty minute window where if you are going to cook, it has to happen then otherwise it's takeout for the family. That's where this pasta comes in to save your life.

It's hearty so you can serve it by itself or throw in some grilled chicken and a salad and call it a day. It's comfort on a plate and oh my goodness is it delicious.

PostedJanuary 14, 2015

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Pasta

Tagspasta, midnight pasta, Ina Garten, 30 minute meals, spaghetti, easy recipes, weeknight meals, comfort food, dinner, Italian Dishes, Italian Food

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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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