Have you ever had a seven layer salad before? Growing up, it was always the salad my mom made for holidays or special occasions and as an adult, it has become a salad that I also make throughout the year when I need a salad to impress! The recipe couldn’t be any easier, and it turns out to be a beautiful salad that is layered with texture and flavor so that each bite is more delicious than the last. I have added my own twist to the classic recipe and I might be biased, but I think it really is the best! I am going to show you just how easy it is to make the best seven layer salad, and it’s perfect for any upcoming Mother’s Day celebrations and more.

PostedApril 20, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

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Earlier this week I shared my favorite homemade pizza dough recipe with you and it got me thinking that you might also want me to share my favorite easy homemade pizza sauce recipe too. After all if you are going to make pizza, knowing how to make your own pizza sauce with pantry ingredients will probably come in handy! There have been so many times where I have decided to make pizza on a whim and then I don’t have any pizza sauce in the pantry. This led me to start making my own pizza sauce with ingredients I always have on hand! And I have to tell you that after making my own sauce, I rarely use the store bought kind because my homemade version is so much more delicious! Homemade pizza sauce is just what you need to take your pizzas to the next level and I am going to show you just how easy it is.

PostedApril 16, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesPizza, Condiments

Tagspizza sauce, homemade pizza sauce, homemade pizza, pizza

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Pizza night is a weekly occurrence at my house and something that my family always looks forward to. Beyond the excitement of pizza, because hello, PIZZA…it’s the process of making the pies together that makes it extra special. I’ve been letting my son get involved in helping me make the dough and prep the ingredients since he was about two and he takes such pride in helping me roll out the dough and top the pizzas with all of his favorite toppings. It’s a simple but sweet family tradition that we will continue for years and years to come. Homemade pizza dough is actually quite easy and I have a recipe that I have been using for years that I am finally sharing with you after many requests from all of you! My easy pizza dough will have you feeling like you are at your favorite pizza shop right in your own home any night of the week.

PostedApril 14, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesBread Making, Pizza

Tagseasy pizza dough, homemade pizza, homemade pizza dough, pizza

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Potatoes in general are one of my favorite things to eat. I love them in all forms from baked, roasted, in hash brown form, mashed, as french fries (come to mama), and everything in between. I love that such a humble ingredient can truly be transformed into so many delicious ways. Potatoes are definitely something that I stock up on at the grocery store every week even when I have no idea what I will be doing with them. I almost always find a way to incorporate them into our weekly meals whether it be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! One of my favorite special occasion potatoes are twice baked potatoes. I am not sure why I haven’t shared my recipe for the best twice baked potatoes with you until now, but the time is finally here and you are going to love them so much!

PostedApril 7, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesSide Dishes

Tagspotatoes, twice baked potatoes, potato recipes, side dishes, easy recipes, easy potato recipes

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

Pizza is one of those meals that I know my family will be on board with any night of the week. I started making my own pizzas years ago once I realized how easy and how delicious it could be. With the availability of store bought pizza dough in regular grocery stores nowadays, making homemade pizza has never been easier. I partnered with Tony Chachere’s to bring you a chopped salad pizza using their new line of salad dressings that combines pizza and salad together in perfect harmony. You may be thinking, salad on pizza? But trust me, it’s the best of both worlds and makes me feel a little better about serving up my weekly pizza to my family! Plus anytime I can get my toddler to eat more salad, is a meal that I will continue to make over and over. My chopped salad pizza is going to quickly become one of your family’s new favorite ways to eat pizza!

PostedApril 6, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagssalad pizza, pizza recipes, salad recipes, chopped italian salad, easy recipes, family recipes, dinner ideas, dinner, salads

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This post is sponsored by The National Pork Board, but all opinions are 100% my own.

Times are certainly different these days and that means our methods of cooking have altered slightly since we are making our groceries last as long as possible. Pantry cooking has become more important than ever as we are all staying home more and I am all about making meals out of ingredients that I already have on hand. One of my favorite proteins to keep stocked in my freezer is pork which is why I have partnered with The National Pork Board to create a family friendly dinner that is cost effective and can be made with ingredients that you already have in your kitchen. Taco bowls are one of my favorite go-to dinners when I want to whip up a nourishing and comforting meal for my family and I love that I can swap ingredients based on what I have on hand each week. My ground pork taco bowls are made with ingredients that I always have stocked in my fridge and pantry and are so delicious and satisfying.

PostedApril 3, 2020

AuthorLeigh Ann Chatagnier

CategoriesDinner

Tagstaco bowls, ground pork taco bowls, pork recipes, ground pork recipes, ground pork tacos, family friendly meals, pantry meals

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