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Dry Brined Brown Butter and Sage Roasted Turkey

Um guys...Thanksgiving is two weeks away.  What the what?  How did this happen because just yesterday it was Halloween.  Every year without fail after Halloween rolls around and then the year seems to disappear right in front of my eyes.  It is actually kind of sad because this is absolutely my most favorite time of the year.  For real, I live for the holiday season!  I would already have my tree up if my hubby would allow it, and if we were going to be in town for Thanksgiving to enjoy it!  I will tell you that whatever your plans happen to be for Thanksgiving this year, you should put this dry brined brown butter and sage roasted turkey on your list of things to make! 

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PostedNovember 9, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesHoliday
Tagsthanksgiving recipes, turkey recipes, roasted turkey recipes, thanksgiving turkey, brown butter recipes, brown butter turkey, holiday recipes, easy recipes, dry brining, dry brined turkey, holiday
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Gluten Free Pistachio Cranberry Protein Bars

Last night I was watching The Voice and trying to talk myself out of going into the freezer and snagging one of these delicious bars.  Which, in all honesty wouldn't be so bad except I made a deal with myself that I am not eating snacks after dinner this week (whyyyy???) so I am trying to keep my pact with myself.  But when a snack is slightly sweet, filling, and on the "healthyish" side a girl could be convinced to break the no snack rule very easily!  Cue my gluten free pistachio cranberry protein bars that just so happen to be the perfect snack to keep on hand for any time of day, especially for that pre-bedtime, I want to eat something hour.

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PostedNovember 7, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast, Snacks
Tagshomemade protein bars, homemade granola bars, gluten free pistachio cranberry protein bars, gluten free protein bars, gluten free snack ideas, healthy snacks, kid friendly recipes, post workout snacks
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Easy Garlic Ranch Popcorn Snack Mix

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It is so hard for me to believe that it is already November.  October disappeared so quickly, but I am excited for what is to come for the rest of the year!  This happens to be my most favorite time of the year for so many reasons!  The food, the family, the friends, the gatherings and oh yeah...did I mention the food?  I think that during the fall, everyone needs a good snack mix recipe to bring to get-togethers, give away as gifts, or just to keep on hand!  My easy garlic ranch popcorn snack mix is going to be a hit in your house and is made super easy with McCormick Garlic Ranch Seasoning!

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PostedNovember 1, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSnacks
Tagspopcorn snack mix, homemade snack mix, chex mix, easy garlic ranch popcorn snack mix, holiday recipes, family friendly recipes, McCormick Garlic Blends, easy recipes
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Delicious Whole Wheat Pumpkin Waffles

Happy Monday guys!  I seriously cannot believe that tomorrow is Halloween!  This weekend we enjoyed some gorgeous fall weather, I made a big pot of gumbo, and we spent lots of time outside!  We haven't done much of anything for Halloween yet, but are headed over to trick or treat with some friends tomorrow night!  I feel like Parks is still a little young to really understand it all, but I am sure next year will be a whole other story!  And because pumpkin season is in full swing and I want to know, are you still on board with pumpkin spice everything or are you like please no more pumpkin?   I am really hoping it's the first option, because I have turned my favorite waffle recipe from my cookbook, First Bites, into the most delicious whole wheat pumpkin waffles that you are going to want to make from now until Christmas!

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PostedOctober 30, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast
Tagspumpkin recipes, pumpkin waffles, whole wheat waffles, whole wheat pumpkin waffles, healthy waffles, easy breakfast, make ahead breakfast recipe, breakfast recipes, kid friendly meals, toddler friendly meals, fall recipes, holiday recipes, breakfast
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Easy Sheet Pan Pancakes

Hello friends and hello Friday!!  Anyone else feel like they have been waiting on today since Monday?  Or is that basically every week?  It's not the the weekdays are all that bad, it's just that I look forward to the weekends when my hubby is home and we can hang out as a family and take a little break from work!  One of my absolute favorite weekend traditions is cooking a big breakfast for the family!  Usually at least one day that means pancakes are going to happen!  My easy sheet pan pancakes are going to be your new favorite way to fix the most perfect pancakes without fail!

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PostedOctober 27, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast
Tagssheet pan pancakes, easy recipes, easy breakfast, easy pancake recipe, breakfast recipe, pancakes, brunch recipes, holiday entertaining, holiday breakfast, breakfast
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Caramel Latte Pumpkin Affogato

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There is a cool front that has rolled through town this week and I couldn't be more excited about crisp mornings and the ability to leave my windows open all day.  This has to be my favorite time of year because I get to break out my cozy sweaters, the holidays aren't far away, and an afternoon cup of coffee is always welcomed.  Because I work from home, I am not always able to get to a coffee shop when I want the perfect latte, so luckily for me International Delight® One Touch Latte'™ makes creating the perfect latte at home a no brainer in just three easy steps!  I like to took it a step further and created a caramel latte pumpkin affogato that is everything I love about fall into one mug!

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PostedOctober 24, 2017
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast, Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Tagslatte recipes, affogato recipes, pumpkin ice cream, easy recipes, fall recipes, fall drink recipes, coffee recipes, coffee drinks, One Touch Latte'™, at home lattes, at home barista
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