It's been almost two weeks since I set out to write this post. Life in our house is quite busy as we prepare to graduate our oldest child from high school and collectively gear up for next phase of her education. But that's not all that's kept me away from writing; enter "the guilt". I … Continue reading Healthy Eating Tips (from a comfort food junkie!)
Every month Eating Well magazine features a celebrity/chef/foodie in their Table Talk column and asks them a series of questions to get to know them and their food related interests more fully! It is typically one of my favorite pieces in the magazine, not only because of my minor celebrity obsession but also because I … Continue reading Table Talk with the Leigh!
Got berries? Make a cobbler! This semi-homemade recipe is a total no-brainer. Prep takes just minutes, the crockpot does all the work and the result is a deliciously decadent dessert. Enjoy!! Ingredients: Serves 8 - 10 cooking spray 6 cups blueberries, rinsed 1 tbsp corn starch 1 box lemon cake mix 1 stick salted butter Directions: Lightly coat … Continue reading Crockpot Lemon Blueberry Cobbler
Saw this recipe in a magazine and gave it a few tweaks to make it oven friendly with minimal prep. If you like the salty, spicy, savory flavors of authentic paella, then this dish is right up your alley. Included in the comments are ideas for swapping out the proteins for interesting flavor combos. Guaranteed … Continue reading Easy Peas-y Paella
Happy New Year everyone! Like many of us, I'm trying to eat healthier and more mindfully in 2020 by including more plant based meals in my diet. This recipe caught my attention on Instagram and so I tweaked it a bit and made it my own. The sauce is creamy and tosses nicely with pasta. … Continue reading Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage
School is back in session and so is Sunday afternoon meal prep! Check out these easy and super tasty baked, not fried chicken tenders which can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for several days. My kids take them in their lunch boxes or eat them as an afternoon snack and dip them … Continue reading Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders
Hello, strangers! Sorry it's been so long since I've posted a recipe, but late spring got away from me with school ending and all the activities that go along with such a busy time of year. Fast forward to summer and I've literally been on the road more than I've been home, touring colleges with … Continue reading Ratatouille Nachos
There's no doubt, cheese boards and charcuterie are a culinary trend these days. Almost every event I cater or attend, features some form of this crowd pleasing combination; meat, cheese, cracker/chip and dip on a board. I've had multiple requests for guidance when it comes to creating your own display so I thought I'd take … Continue reading Cheese Boards and Charcuterie
They say 1 in 10 of these little green peppers is "hot" but somehow I ate 24 in one shot and only ran into 1 that made me grab my drink for some minor relief!? My point is, the shishito isn't recognized for it's heat but more for it's flavor and versatility. I've seen them … Continue reading Blistered Shishito Peppers
'Tis the season for Jambalaya with it being Lent and all! Searched far and wide for a slow cooker version to make my life easier and found a great one by Robin Miller. I tweaked it a bit to meet my tastes and needs and voila! Enjoy!! Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken tenders, cubed 1 … Continue reading Slow Cooker Jambalaya
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