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

I for one cannot get enough of summer fruit right now, especially peaches, and love using them in savory recipes as well. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to bring you a summer recipe that is great for entertaining, but simple enough for any night of the week. When it’s too hot to turn on the oven, I rely on my grill to do the heavy lifting. That’s why I created this recipe for grilled Sweet Heat Pork and Peach Kabobs using Tony Chachere’s Pork Marinade. The flavors pair perfectly together and you are going to love grilling up these kabobs all summer long.

PostedJune 21, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Grilled

Tagsgrilled, dinner, easy recipes

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Y’all! It’s finally here! I am so excited to get to share with you the full kitchen remodel. My favorite place to be is in the kitchen and it feels like a dream to get to have this one as my own. It’s where all of the recipe testing, photography, filming, and magic happens for My Diary of Us and I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. A few months of chaos, cooking on a single burner in my foyer, and washing dishes in my powder room was totally worth it to get my dream kitchen! This kitchen is where Parks will grow up learning to cook, love food like his mama, and where our family will make the most memories. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and I am completely in love with this one!

PostedJune 7, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesKitchen Remodel

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Summer is in full swing and so is the heat! That means I am all about an easy meal that I barely have to cook. Ceviche is one of those dishes that I tend to make in the summer more often than not because it just begs to be eaten on a warm afternoon with a cold beer outside on a patio, or if you are lucky, maybe on the beach! There are all sorts of ceviche varieties, but we love this shrimp ceviche because we always have access to fresh wild caught shrimp since we are close to the Gulf. This recipe for easy shrimp ceviche is a great one to try if you have never made your own at home, and I just know you are going to love it as much as we do.

PostedJune 4, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesAppetizers

Tagsceviche, seafood, side dish, appetizer, dinner

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We have officially entered grilling season and I am all about it. I get lots of questions about how to grill certain meats, but the number one request is always how to grill chicken without drying it out. I am here to tell you that it is not hard to grill up perfectly tender chicken breasts right at home. I have a few tips that will ensure your chicken will turn out juicy every single time. My method for simple grilled bone-in chicken breasts is one that you will use over and over again.

PostedMay 24, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesGrilled

TagsGrilled, chicken, dinner, grilling

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I have a very strong love for pasta salads. I love that I can load them up with tons of veggies, or in this case even some fruit and get my pasta craving satisfied at the same time. The key to a good pasta salad to me is to have several textures, and flavors that come together with a tangy vinaigrette. I tend to make more pasta salads when the weather warms up for whatever reason and I love that I can keep them in the fridge and they are great for easy lunches, potlucks, or as a side dish to serve up with a grilled protein. This recipe for strawberry, feta, and herb pasta salad is going to become one of your favorite dishes to bring to any picnic, potluck, or simply just to serve at home!

PostedMay 10, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner, Side Dishes

Tagssalad, side dish, meatless meals

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Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner and I’ve rounded up some of my favorite recipes for you to whip up at home in case you are celebrating! From tacos, carnitas, bowl situations, charro beans, cocktails, and more I’ve got you covered with my some easy recipe ideas that anyone can make in their own kitchen. I love any excuse to make Mexican food and CInco de Mayo is one of those holidays that does just that!

PostedMay 3, 2021

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagsdinner, easy recipes, mexican food

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