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Three Easy Dinners for Back to School

This post has kindly been sponsored by Village Farms, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Just because back to school has rolled around and life is a little hectic right now, doesn’t mean that family dinners should go bye-bye because of a lack of time!  If anything, this is the time of year where family dinners become even more important because it just might be the only time everyone is together in one place! As you know by now, easy dinners that use minimal ingredients and can be on the table in around 30 minutes are kinda my thing!  That’s why I partnered with Village Farm Tomatoes to bring you not one, but THREE easy dinners that can be on your table in a hurry any night of the week! My Mexican Tomato Soup, Grilled Tomato and Cheese Sandwiches, and Skillet Chicken with Green Beans and Tomatoes are three recipes that your whole family is going to love!

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PostedSeptember 18, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagsweeknight dinners, back to school dinners, family friendly meals, easy recipes, village farms tomatoes, tomato recipes, simple ingredients, simple recipes, simple dinners, easy dinners, healthy recipes, healthy dinners
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Easy 30-Minute Chana Masala

We love going meat free at least once or twice a week! It’s a great way to do something good for your health and usually meatless meals are super cost effective too! We have a few recipes on rotation from week to week, but one of our favorite time and time again happens to be an Indian dish called Chana Masala. This is a quick and healthy meal that your whole family can enjoy any night of the week! My easy 30-minute chana masala can be whipped up on even the most exhausting of days no problem!

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PostedSeptember 13, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagschana masala, easy chana masala, easy recipes, easy dinner recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegetarian dinners, family friendly meals, cost effective meals
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Healthier Oatmeal Scotchies

My best friend lives in New York and there is this cookie place called Schmakary’s that has this oatmeal scotchie that is just to die for! Every time we visit, I have to go get one, and you will have to do the same when you go! It’s perfectly chewy, and the best combination of flavors and because I love butterscotch, there have been few cookies to ever top it for me! I don’t know why it has taken me so long to try and recreate a healthier version at home, but the good news is, I finally did it! My healthier oatmeal scotchies are perfect for after school treats, or just to have around when you sweet tooth comes knocking!

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PostedSeptember 12, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast, Dessert
Tagshealthier cookies, healthy oatmeal scotchies, oatmeal scotchies, easy baking recipes, fall recipes, butterscotch recipes, cookie recipes, butterscotch cookies, oatmeal cookies, dessert
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Slow Cooker Sticky Asian Ribs

Whoa, what a week last week!  If you followed along with me on Instagram, you will know that we talked about everything back to school and had a week full of giveaways and more!  It was such a great week, but this week we are back to talking about easy dinners, because at this time of year, we need those easy meals more than ever!  Am I right?  You may have seen my Top 10 Easy Weeknight Meal post by now, but in addition to meals that are ready in under 30 minutes, at this time of year slow cooker meals come in very handy too!  My Slow Cooker Sticky Asian Ribs are so easy to make up any day of the week and your whole family is going to love them!

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PostedSeptember 10, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner, Gameday Food
Tagsslow cooker meals, slow cooker ribs, rib recipes, asian sticky ribs, easy recipes, easy dinners, game day eats, game day recipes, family friendly meals
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Watermelon Mint Slush

Hold the pumpkin, summer isn't over yet!  While I am all on board for the weather changing slightly (we have a bit to go here in Texas still), I am still eating up all the summer fruits and I'm just not quite ready to say goodbye.  Labor Day is a few days away and with the long weekend ahead, I am planning out our menus for each day and you bet that includes cocktails, because what holiday weekend is complete without a good cocktail?  My watermelon mint slush is a drink I have been making all summer long and will continue to make until watermelons have seen their better days for the year.

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PostedAugust 31, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesCocktails
Tagswatermelon cocktails, watermelon slush, vodka drinks, cocktails, labor day drinks, summer drink ideas, pool cocktails, beach cockails
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Easy Lentil Meatballs with Homemade Marinara

Almost everyone I know is in full back to school mode and almost everyone I know is feeling a little more tired than usual this week (us included).  Between new schedules, earlier rise times, and having to pack lunch boxes I know that getting dinner on the table can sometimes seem like more of a chore than ever!  Easy dinners that everyone will love, that you can prep in advance, and that can be on the table in 30 minutes are essential for survival if you ask me!  My easy lentil meatballs with homemade marinara are just the kind of meal that you will have the energy to make on even the busiest of days!

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PostedAugust 30, 2018
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagsvegetarian meals, lentil meatballs, homemade marinara, lentil recipes, healthy recipes, family friendly meals, freezer friendly meals, low carb meals
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If you need an easy weeknight dinner to add into the rotation this week, these CHICKEN FAJITA BOWLS with cilantro like rice are perfect! 🙌

I love to meal prep these chicken fajita bowls at the beginning of the week because the leftovers just get be Your potato salad recipe just got an upgrade with this Cajun Crispy Smashed Potato Salad that is the perfect side dish to bring to any Mother’s Day gathering or BBQ this weekend! 🔥

This potato salad is a step above the rest with crispy roaste Whether you are planning your own Mother’s Day brunch or cooking for a special mama in your life, here are 10 Delicious Brunch Ideas that will show mom how much you care!🥂

1. Tomato Galette Platter
2. 7 Layer Salad
3. Ham and Cheese Breakfast

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