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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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I haven’t made pasta for supper in while but today’s snowstorm was all the motivation I needed! It turned out to be a yummy cross between cacio e pepe and carbonara, with a lemon twist!! #snowstorm #pastabilities #cacioepepe #carbonara #torchiette #easypeasy #lemonsqueezey🍋
Early St. Patty’s Day family feast, complete with shepherds pie, corned beef reuben sliders, loaded tots with bacon and Dubliner cheddar, brussel sprout slaw and soda bread with Irish butter!! Sláinte!! #feedyourpeeps #irishfood #stpatricksday🍀
The hubs has been doing more of the dinner prep lately, and I. Am. Here. For. It!! #teamwork #dinnertonight #steaksalad #greenchefketo #kissthecook
Snow day pancakes for the boy! #snowday #feedyourpeeps #pancakes
Happy Hour on the farm! #wildermania #weekendvibes
Cooking with my galentines! Together we made cheese ravioli in a truffle cream sauce, from scratch! So good, so fun!! #cookwithfriends #handmade #homemade #fromscratch #pastafresca #ravioli #trufflecream #bemygalentine
Monday Milanese. #porktheotherwhitemeat #gardensalad #easypeasy #ketolicious
Enjoying a Creekside Sour by the fire @westkillbrewing #cheers #upstate #bluebirdday
Sorry keto, but if I’m heading upstate I’m stopping in Kingston for Picnic Pizza’s Sicilian and eggplant parm slices. #pauseforpizza #upstatelife #weekendcarbsdontcount
Keto treats: Raspberry “Cheesecake” Cups and Blueberry Chia Seed “Pudding”… for when I’m craving a little something sweet! Recipes going on the blog shortly!! #ketofriendly #ketotreats #cheesecakelover #chachachachia #chiapudding #mealprep #ontheblog
Peppers stuffed with thinly sliced roast beef, sautéed mushrooms and onions with melted “unexpected cheddar”! Haven’t made these in a while but they always deliver that cheese steak vibe without the bulky roll!! #unexpectedcheddar #iykyk #stuffedpeppers #cheesesteak #ketoish #lightenup
Chaffles… who knew?! 1 beaten egg, 1 tbsp almond flower, 1/2 cup shredded cheese (I used cheddar jack) makes 2 chaffles. Not bad for keto friendly breakfast! #chaffles #chafflerecipe #ketorecipe #cheesey #easy #mealprep
Party on! Celebrating Michael all weekend long!! #friendstilltheend #birthdayboy
About last night… 6 courses, 16 dishes in an unmarked restaurant/house on a side street in Jersey City. Family run outta two small kitchens, just like Sunday dinner at grandmas! #delish #experiential #homemade #likegrandmausedtomake #iykyk
Keto bagels, who knew! Made these from scratch this morning and I gotta say they are pretty tasty! And if you know me and my relationship with bagels, that’s saying something!!😜 I’ll share recipe on the blog asap #ketorecipes #healthierme #bagelsand #everythingbagel

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