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My Diary of Us Supper Club: Green Monster English Muffin Pizzas and Individual Baked Spaghettis

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

Have you heard the news? I’m launching a brand new virtual Supper Club where we can come together as women and share, cook, eat, and get to know one another all through the touch of a screen! With the launch of this supper club, I am hoping to bring back a sense of community among other women, share delicious recipes, find out more about YOU, and to bring a little fun back into cooking! I partnered with Village Farms to bring you two of my favorite easy recipes that are perfect for a gathering of friends and family, or in this case they are perfect for any supper club! My Green Monster English Muffin Pesto Pizzas with roasted tomatoes and my Individual Baked Spaghettis are super simple to make and they are guaranteed to delight kids and adults a like!

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PostedMarch 18, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSupper Club Diaries
Tagsbaked spaghetti, Village Farms tomatoes, tomato recipes, homemade marinara recipes, easy recipes, english muffin pizzas, pesto pizzas, roasted tomatoes, healthy recipes, kid friendly recipes, natural baby and toddler treats cookbook
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Easy Gluten Free Broccoli Cheese Fritters with Za'atar Yogurt Dip

I have a love hate relationship with the time change. On one hand I love more evening light, but on the other hand it takes me a week or two to adjust to not feeling behind from the time I get up in the morning! All week i have been feeling like I just can’t get ahead of my schedule and I already know easy recipes are a must this week in order to survive! Fritters are one of those recipes that I love making because you can combine whatever you have in the fridge and make something super yummy that can stand on it’s own or be served alongside your favorite dish. My easy gluten free broccoli cheese fritters with za’atar yogurt dip are perfect to make any night of the week!

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PostedMarch 12, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSide Dishes
Tagsbroccoli cheese fritters, gluten free broccoli cheese fritters, zaatar recipes, dill recipes, broccoli recipes, gluten free recipes, kid friendly recipes, lunch box ideas, fritters, easy recipes, freezer friendly recipes
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Chickpea BLT Salad with Cilantro Dill Yogurt Dressing

With Spring on the brain, I am suddenly in the mood for all sorts of salads and color on my plate! It has been unusually cold here this week in Texas, but that does not change the fact that I have been day dreaming about sunny Spring days that are in the very near future! While wintery meals tend to be more laborious, I love how with the switch of seasons, meals become more simple and effortless. Simple salads are one of my favorite things to make at this time of year when the days gets longer and the weather gets nicer! Even better, are salads that can be prepped in advanced and eaten throughout the week for easy lunches or dinners! My Chickpea BLT Salad with Cilantro Dill Dressing is a salad that is packing serious flavor and will quickly become one of your new favorites!

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PostedMarch 6, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSalads
Tagssalad, chickpea salad, BLT salad, chickpea BLT salad, chickpea recipes, lunch ideas, kid friendly salads, bacon recipes, avocado recipes, easy recipes, easy dinner, light meals, simple meals, salads, lunch
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Top 15 Chicken Recipes

Chicken is one of those staples that I always have in my freezer to cook up on any night of the week. The problem is, I get into the habit of making the same dishes over and over and am always looking for some new ways to cook chicken that my family will love! Can you relate? I figured as much, which is why I decided to pull together all of my favorite chicken recipes into one post for you to reference any night of the week when you get into a chicken rut! My top 15 chicken recipes will give you the variety you have been looking for to keep everyone happy at the dinner table!

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PostedMarch 4, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagschicken recipes, chicken dinners, easy chicken recipes, top chicken recipes, top 15 chicken recipes, chicken soup recipes, chicken pasta recipes, chicken salad recipes, chicken
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Easy Chicken and Dumplings

“This post has been sponsored by Campbell’s®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

If you all know anything about me by now, you already know that I pride myself on creating easy recipes that can be cooked from start to finish in under thirty minutes! I’m a working mom, and I know how hard it can be after a long day to come home and think about getting a dinner the whole family will love on the table quick! That’s why I partnered with Campbell’s® to create an Easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe using their Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup that can be ready in a hurry!

During this time of year, I am all about warm and cozy meals that bring a family together after a long day of work, school, and busy schedules! Dinnertime is a time to come together, talk about the day, and enjoy something delicious to nourish and comfort! Soup is one of those dishes that I think is the ultimate food hug, and the warmth of Campbell’s soups brings people together every time!

My easy chicken and dumplings is one of those recipes you will want to make week after week! With the help of a versatile recipe starter like Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, you can take a few shortcuts to cook up the ultimate chicken and dumplings any night of the week!  

With just thirty minutes and ten ingredients, you can make this chicken and dumplings after even the most exhausting of days! These chicken and dumplings have an incredibly flavorful broth and are loaded with tender chicken, veggies, and fluffy dumplings that will warm your heart and your hands, guaranteed!

I can’t wait for you to try out this recipe for yourself! Tell me, is there really anything better than family and a delicious meal?  

Ingredients:

  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken, deboned and skin removed

  • 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

  • 3 Celery Stalks, diced small

  • 3 Carrots, peeled and diced

  • 1 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves (can sub dry thyme)

  • I 10.5 oz. Can Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup

  • 6 Cups Chicken Stock

  • 1 Can of Regular Biscuits (not the flaky kind)

  • 1 Tsp. Salt + more to taste

  • 1/2 Tsp. Black Pepper + more if needed to taste

  • Fresh Parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions:

  • Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

  • Add oil, carrots, celery, and thyme to the pot and then season with 1/2 of the salt and pepper, 2-3 minutes.

  • Pour in chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and let cook for another 5 minutes.

  • Add Campbell’s® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup to the pot and stir to combine.

  • Add chicken to the pot, bring to a low boil, and add in the rest of the salt and pepper.

  • While the soup simmers, cut each biscuit into 4 pieces and then roll into balls.

  • When the soup comes to a low boil, drop biscuits in one at a time and cook another 5 minutes.

  • Taste the chicken and dumplings and add more salt and pepper if needed.

  • Serve immediately or continue to let simmer on low until ready to eat. Serve with fresh parsley, if desired.

Note: Will store in the fridge for 3-5 days.

 Cozy and delicious, these easy chicken and dumplings are sure to become a family weeknight favorite!

PostedMarch 1, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSoups
Tagseasy chicken and dumplings, chicken and dumplings, campbells soup, campbell's cream of chicken soup, easy soup recipes, easy soup ideas, family friendly meals, weeknight meals, 30-minutes meals, meals in under 30 minutes, chicken recipes, chicken, chicken soup, soup
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Four Ingredient Homemade Samoas Bars

It’s the time of the year where you can’t seem to walk out of a grocery store without running into a table full of girl scout cookies that are begging to come home with you. I have a hard time resisting myself, which is why I started making a homemade version of my favorite Samoas cookies to curb my craving without an ounce of guilt! I love making homemade sweet treats like this at home to keep in the fridge for my afternoon sweet tooth attacks! Having homemade treats prevent me from eating something I will regret later and the best part is they taste amazing too! My four ingredients samoas bars are going to be the key to you staying strong this girl scout cookie season and you are going to love how easy they are to whip up!

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PostedFebruary 26, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDessert
Tagshomemade samoas, cookie bars, healthier cookies, samoas bars, dessert, easy recipes, gluten free dessert, chocolate recipes
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