“Leigh Ann is the master at showing how doable intimidating recipes can be. Truly.”
Hey y’all, I’m Leigh Ann, welcome to My Diary of Us! Come on in and have a seat at my table. Let’s get to know each other while we cook up some of my favorite recipes! My passion is to share fresh family friendly recipes that are stress free, made from scratch, and are really delicious too! My goal is to help you gain confidence in the kitchen and in feeding your family!
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you love deviled eggs and a good pasta salad, then you are going to go crazy over this Cajun Deviled Egg Pasta Salad. It takes everything you love about traditional deviled eggs and transforms it into an irresistible pasta salad with a Cajun twist. I used my favorite Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning to give the dressing for this pasta salad a bold kick of flavor that takes this pasta salad to the next level.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are looking for the ultimate summer dinner, this Cajun Grilled Shrimp and Crispy Rice Salad is it. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this summer recipe featuring their Seafood Marinade and Jambalaya Dinner Rice Mix that makes this recipe easy and full of flavor. Delicious grilled shrimp, crispy golden jambalaya rice, fresh veggies, and a creamy flavorful dressing all come together for the kind of salad that is anything but boring.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are a fan of carne asada tacos, but don’t want to have to go to a restaurant to satisfy that craving, I have good news for you. You don’t need a restaurant or a complicated recipe to make them right in the comfort of your own home! I partnered with my friends at Tony Chachere’s to create this easy recipe for carne asada tacos that are packed with bold flavor, are ready in a hurry, and come out perfect every single time. Whether you need a simple weeknight dinner or are entertaining for Cinco de Mayo, these carne asada tacos are just the recipe to make.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chacheres, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are looking for a stress-free way to host Easter this year, this Easy Sheet Pan Easter Dinner is just the recipe you’ve been looking for. I partnered with my friends at Tony Chacheres to create this one pan Easter lunch or dinner brings together all of your favorite Easter classics like glazed ham, potato casserole, asparagus, and soft rolls for a simple and elegant holiday spread. It’s the perfect way to host for busy parents or if you are hosting a smaller Easter gathering. I am all about food that brings family and friends around the table and this Easy Sheet Pan Easter Dinner does exactly that.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you love the flavor of tacos but want to simplify things, these Sheet Pan Walking Tacos are about to become a regular on your weeknight menu or for the next big game day. It’s a one pan, minimal clean up, everyone gets to build their own kind of meal, making this a stress-free dinner the whole family can agree on. I partnered with Tony Chachere’s to create this delicious and easy recipe using their Chili Seasoning Mix which is perfect for seasoning up the ground beef perfectly.
This post is sponsored by Tony Chachere’s, but all opinions are 100% my own.
If you are looking for a holiday appetizer that your friends and family will rave about, these sausage jalapeño cheddar hush puppies with cranberry chutney are it. They are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, a little bit spicy, and paired with a sweet and tart cranberry chutney that brings all the cozy and festive vibes of the holiday season. They are not only delicious, but easy to make thanks to my favorite Tony Chachere’s Crispy Creole Hush Puppy Mix! They are the perfect appetizer to make for prepping ahead and are guaranteed to disappear fast.
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If you are looking for an easy summer pasta recipe that feels both comforting and fresh, this Sweet Corn and Leek Pasta with Crispy Prosciutto is it. This recipe is inspired by a dish I had on vacation this summer that I had to recreate. Sweet summer corn, buttery sautéed leeks, crispy prosciutto, parmesan, and pasta come together in the most perfect simple summer pasta and gets topped off with crispy fried leeks that bring it to the next level. It’s a dinner that is special enough to entertain with, but simple enough to make any night of the week.