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Spinach and Beef Lasagna

Spinach and Beef Lasagna

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My love language is definitely in the form of pasta. Just give me all of the pasta, red sauce based pastas in particular, and I’ll love you forever. True story, just ask my hubby. My dream is go visit Italy and cook alongside an Italian grandma, and let her teach me her ways. I would be the happiest camper and my life would be complete. Wouldn’t that be amazing? One day…but anyway, speaking of pasta and Italian dishes, lasagna is one of those dishes that for some reason I only make for special occasions. I am not sure why, because it really isn’t that hard and it freezes beautifully too which makes it perfect for meal prepping. I came up with the recipe a few years ago when I got a hankering for lasagna and the result was out of this world. It's layered with flavor and I even lightened it up just slightly so you can feel a little better about lasagna night at your house any weekday! My spinach and beef lasagna is sure to delight the bellies of all your family and friends and it will soon become one of your favorite pasta recipes to make guaranteed.

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PostedDecember 9, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesPasta, Dinner
Tagslasagna, main dish, spinach and beef lasagna, lasagna recipes, weeknight meals, holiday dinners, pasta recipes, easy recipes, pasta

Healthier Gingerbread Blondies

It is hard to believe that we are a few weeks away from Christmas and baking season is officially upon us! For me it’s the most magical time of the year and I hate that this season seems to already be passing so quickly. Anyone else want December to last just a little bit longer? Every holiday season, my baking bug returns almost instantly as the tree gets decorated and the house feels extra cozy. While I love baking the traditional recipes, I am all about finding recipes that are slightly better for me that I can bring to all of the holiday festivities that come about this time of year. Gingerbread is one of those quintessential holiday flavors that is my go-to whenever I decide to bake. It smells the house up with warming spices that just say merry Christmas. My healthier gingerbread blondies are chewy and delicious and your family and friends will love them this holiday season!

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PostedDecember 4, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesDessert
Tagsgingerbread blondies, blondie recipe, holiday dessert, easy recipe, holiday desserts, healthy desserts, dessert, holiday
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A Friendsgiving Supper Club: Autumn Panzanella Salad and Tomato Cobbler

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

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The time where friends and family come together around a table and share a special meal that is prepared with love. We get to reflect on the past year and all that we are thankful for. It’s the time where I am always reminded how quickly each year passes and how I want to soak up more moments spent with those I love the most, which is why I wanted our last Supper Club of the year to be a special Friendsgiving. This week will be all about sharing what we are thankful for, yummy food of course, and I will also be helping to get you prepared for your own Thanksgiving and Friendsgiving celebrations. I partnered with Village Farms to bring you two must make recipes this holiday season. My Autumn Panzanella Salad with a Citrus Sage Vinaigrette and my Tomato Cobbler with Cheddar Thyme Drop Biscuits are going to wow your guests and add a little something special to your holiday table.

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PostedNovember 18, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesSide Dishes, Thanksgiving
Tagssupper club, thanksgiving recipes, thanksgiving side dishes, tomato cobbler, panzanella salad, easy recipes
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Easy Cajun Roasted Turkey

Thanksgiving is next week and I’ve got one last turkey recipe that you just might want to try. After all, what kind of wife of a Cajun man would I be if I didn’t even have a Cajun turkey recipe to share with y’all? I am not sure why it has taken me all of these years to share this recipe, but the important thing to focus on is that I am finally sharing it! If you have never tried a Cajun turkey before, you are in for a treat. This turkey is spicy, almost impossible to dry out, and is right up your alley if you are looking for something different to serve up at your table this year! My easy Cajun roasted turkey is going to not only be a show stopper, but you will also be amazed at how easy it is to roast up!

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PostedNovember 17, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
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Rosemary Pomegranate Maple Glazed Roasted Turkey + The Perfect Sides

Celebrate Thanksgiving this year with three brand new recipes that are sure to wow your friends and family including a turkey that is a major show stopper.  I created a simple, but flavorful and special turkey that is easy enough for any at home cook, no matter the skill level.  No fancy equipment needed, just a few really flavorful ingredients that transform a turkey into a gorgeous centerpiece for any Thanksgiving table!  Lucky for you I included a few of my favorite side dishes to make your menu complete!  My Rosemary Pomegranate Maple Glazed Turkey is easy to make and is topped with a rosemary infused pomegranate glaze that takes this roasted turkey to a whole new level.  

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PostedNovember 14, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
CategoriesThanksgiving
TagsThanksgiving menu, thanksgiving side dishes, turkey recipes, sweet potato casserole, stuffing recipes, thanksgiving desserts, holiday
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Spiced Pear Skillet Cake

This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but opinions are 100% my own.

Pears are the underestimated fall fruit in my opinion.  I feel like all I hear about are apples and pumpkin at this time of year, but I am here to change that mindset friends because pears are glorious right now and I can’t get enough!  Sure they are delicious on their own as a snack, but when you use them to make delicious fall baked goods…well now you are onto something special!  This is the time of year when I get the baking bug and I find myself wanting to bake all the cozy goods and have my house smelling of warm and inviting spices from now until Christmas.  That’s why I partnered with Tony Chachere’s to bring you the coziest Thanksgiving dessert that you are going to want add to your holiday menu.  My Spiced Pear Skillet Cake is not only super easy to make thanks to Tony Chachere’s Creole Hush Puppy Mix, but it’s also beautiful and full of flavor too!

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PostedNovember 11, 2019
AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier
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