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Chicken Shawarma Meatball Bowls

We are meatball obsessed in my house and I am a firm believer that meatballs don’t have to be just for Italian cuisine! I love taking some of my favorite flavors, like chicken shawarma, and turning them into a meatball! I love that meatballs can be prepped in advance, are kid-friendly, and make for an easy dinner any night of the week! Greek flavors in general are some of my favorite and I created a bowl that combines all of my favorites into one dish that makes for the best weeknight dinner! My chicken shawarma meatball bowls are full of flavor and easy to whip up making this recipe ideal for a healthy family friendly dinner!

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PostedAugust 14, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagsmeal prep ideas, lunch prep ideas, chicken shawarma meatballs, chicken shawarma, greek salad, healthy dinners, dinner ideas, chicken
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Easy Lunch Box and After School Snack Ideas

Back to school is in full swing and this week I am all about making your life easier as a parent when it comes to lunch boxes and after school snacks that are healthy and kid-approved!  I know it can get old packing the same old lunch boxes every single week and I know that your kids get tired of those same lunch boxes too!  I am hosting a back to school series over on my Instagram throughout the whole week to provide recipes, tips, and tricks on how to get your child to actually eat the good food that you pack them that will keep them nourished and energized throughout their day!  I have also rounded up my top 25 lunch box and after school snack ideas that are perfect for meal prepping, healthy, and they are kid-tested and approved!

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PostedAugust 12, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesKid Friendly
Tagslunch box ideas, lunch box recipes, easy lunch box ideas, healthy lunch box ideas, back to school, after school snacks, healthy snacks, back to school recipes, kid friendly recipes
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The Best Chicken Tacos

I am not sure when Taco Tuesday became a thing, but I am totally on board. For one I love tacos (duh), but secondly I love that every week I can use this day as an excuse to make some sort of taco and I don’t have to think about what’s for dinner! The only thing I have to decide is do I want steak tacos, fish tacos, taco salads, or chicken tacos! Not a bad problem to have right? I have been meaning to share my chicken taco recipe and and am finally getting around to it! This recipe is not only full of flavor, but it can be ready in 30 minutes any night of the week! I have created the BEST chicken tacos and you are going to love adding this recipe into your taco rotation!

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PostedAugust 6, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDinner
Tagschicken tacos, the best chicken tacos, tacos, taco recipes, family friendly recipes, weeknight meals, easy weeknight meals, healthy recipes, chicken recipes, easy chicken recipes, chicken
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Easy Chia Pudding, Three Ways

With back to school starting for some this week, easy breakfasts that can be prepped in advance are essential for getting out of the door on time! I love to have ready to eat breakfasts in the fridge for the whole family because I have a kid who wakes up hungry and a hubby who takes his breakfast to go! Some days I get tired of overnight oats and eggs so switching it up to keep things interesting is key! Chia pudding is one of those breakfast that I tend to forget about and then when I remember, I go through a chia pudding phase where I can’t get enough! Currently I’m in that phase, and because it’s so easy, I created easy chia pudding (three ways) so that you can set yourself up for success in the mornings!

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PostedAugust 5, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast
Tagschia pudding, easy chia pudding, easy recipes, strawberry rhubarb compote, meal prep breakfast, breakfast ideas, make ahead breakfast, breakfast
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The Ultimate Summer Caprese Platter

The summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean that we still can’t enjoy all of the gorgeous summer fruits for a little while longer! I don’t know about you, but even though I long for crisp fall mornings, saying goodbye to all of my favorite melons, tomatoes, stone fruits, and cherries is not something I am ready for yet! One of my favorite ways to enjoy summer’s produce is to make a Caprese salad! It’s the most perfect summer dish that is so great for a light lunch or dinner all season long! I turned one of my favorite salads into the best summer entertaining platter! My Ultimate Summer Caprese Platter is perfect to serve up for any remaining warm summer nights spent with friends and family!

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PostedAugust 2, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesAppetizers
Tagscaprese, caprese platter, summer fruit recipes, summer fruits, platters, appetizers, summer dinners, gluten free recipes, easy recipes, entertaining ideas, appetizer
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Whole Wheat Cherry Almond Streusel Muffins

July has been a whirlwind of a month between going on vacation, lots of work happenings, and getting the worst summer cold last week. Sleep schedules have been off, diets have been off, and honestly I am ready to get back to some routine around here as we get ready for back to school in a couple of weeks. I cannot believe that the summer is over and we are already prepping for everything back to school! Where did the summer go? One of the ways I always try to get ready for school is to prep easy breakfasts and snacks because mornings are rushed and after school kids are hangry and need something to eat as soon as they get home! Muffins are one of those things that I like to make it advance and keep in the freezer to pull out whenever I need them most! My whole wheat cherry almond streusel muffins are perfect for meal prepping and more and you are going to love this recipe guaranteed!

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PostedJuly 29, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesBreakfast
Tagscherry muffins, cherry almond streusel muffins, streusel topping, whole wheat muffins, muffin recipes, kid friendly recipes, easy muffin recipes, lunch box ideas, make ahead breakfast, make ahead breakfast ideas, freezer friendly food, breakfast
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Homemade Blueberry Lavender Syrup gets swirled into homemade vanilla ice cream with pieces of homemade crumble throughout! It’s truly one of my most delicious ice cream concoctions and a must try this
If you are swimming in summer squash, zucchini, and  corn, make my EASY SQUASH AND CORN PASTA!

It’s the perfect easy weeknight meal and the best way to use up summer produce! Feel free to add some grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein! I

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