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Healthy Eating Tips (from a comfort food junkie!)

June 12, 2021June 13, 2021Leave a comment

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!)

Table Talk with the Leigh!

March 12, 2021Leave a comment

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!

Crockpot Lemon Blueberry Cobbler

August 25, 20202 Comments

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

Easy Peas-y Paella

August 25, 2020August 25, 2020Leave a comment

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

Cashew Cream Sauce with Roasted Butternut Squash and Sage

January 8, 2020Leave a comment

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

Baked not Fried EBTB Chicken Tenders

September 8, 2019Leave a comment

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

Ratatouille Nachos

August 11, 2019August 12, 2019Leave a comment

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

Cheese Boards and Charcuterie

May 17, 2019May 14, 20192 Comments

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

Blistered Shishito Peppers

May 13, 2019May 13, 20192 Comments

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

Slow Cooker Jambalaya

March 13, 2019Leave a comment

'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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Embracing this sunny SoCal kinda day with this morning’s omelette made with nitrate free bacon, low sodium deli turkey, pepper jack cheese, arugula and avocado. I was introduced to this flavor combo years ago when living in LA, and whenever the weather is just right, I crave a California Omelette!! #craving #socalliving #californiaeats #avocadolover #omelette #itsabeautifulday
Chicken Milanese with a side of Zoodle Rollatini alla Parmigiana! Monday-funday!! Why does Sunday get all the excitement?!😂 #mondaymilanese #zoodlenoodles #feedyourpeeps
Happiness is dining al fresco on fresh striper and homemade fruit sorbet with your fam!! #sundaysupper #feedyourpeeps #freshfish #fruity #alfresco #myhappyplace
It’s funny how the weather influences my food choices. Take yesterday, the June gloom had me baking a delicious broccoli and cheese quiche! Follow that up with today’s glorious sunshine and I’m chomping on toast with curried avocado egg salad with fresh tomato slices!? Either way, it’s clear I really like my eggs!!🤔🤪 #eggscellent #weatherupdate #foodprefrences #appetiteinfluencer
Sheet pan cooking uses less oil and cleans up quick! This sheet pan pork and broccoli “stir fry” over (leftover) rice was the perfect Wednesday “what’s for supper” solution!! #sheetpansuppers #easypeasy #humpdayvibes
Got leftovers? Make pizza! Prepared crusts topped with buffalo chicken dip, blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onion. The other, topped with tomato and mozzarella slices from yesterday’s caprese!! #whenindoubt #leftovers #pizzapizza #easypeasy
New fave way to make my avocado toast; super food bread/smashed avocado/EBTB seasoning/pomegranate seeds! What’s you’re favorite avocado toast topper?? #toasty #avocadolove #topthis #youdoyou
Air fryer artichokes and gemelli with prosciutto/shrooms/pesto rosso. Successful improv when the hubs calls and says, “I’m bringing a friend home from the golf course for dinner”!! #surprisesurprise #pastabilities #pestorosso #feedyourpeeps #airfryercooking
A plate of favorites: curry chicken, chana masala, palak paneer, coconut rice and naan. That is all. #indianfood #currychicken #spiceisnice #faves
It’s the perfect night for dining outdoors on homemade open faced pulled pork sammies with fresh slaw and a scoop of @traderjoes hatch chile mac-n-cheese #please #andthankyou #alfresco #pulledporksandwich #coleslaw #macncheeeeese
Tri-color carbonara with English peas and pancetta. #longlivethequeen
A little bit gyro, I little bit kebab… saw this video on IG and gave it a go! Eggplant slices layered with seasoned ground beef patties, stewed with tomatoes, onions and long hots. Served atop warm lavash bread with a schmear of tatziki, sprinkle of feta and crunchy cucumber slices!! #yum #feedyourpeeps #seasoned #mediterraneanfood #middleasterncuisine
Cheers, ‘merica! #onthefarm #mdw2022 #chipsndips
Orecchiette with savory gravy made from ground turkey/mushrooms/tomatoes = yum! #orecchiette #pastabilities #gravytrain #savoryfood

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