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Winter Harvest Salad
A friend brought a similar salad to this to a Friendsgiving we hosted and I was in love at first bite. This salad is hearty, filling, nutritious and full of…
Burrito Bowls
Bowl meals have become all of the rage lately because they are a fun way to mix up a variety of flavors and textures. Guests also love to be able…
Skinny Gimlet
This is my skinny twist on the classic Gimlet. The main difference is I use agave instead of simple syrup for a naturally sweetened cocktail. Gimlets have a bright, tart…
Red Curry Turkey Rice Bowls
This bowl meal comes together quickly for an easy, yet healthy, weeknight dinner that packs all the flavors a good dish has- spicy, creamy, tangy, salty, and sweet. To make…
Bees Knees Cocktail
The simplicity of this cocktail pairs with practically any meal. Honey Syrup -1/2 c honey -1/2 c water For the cocktail -2 oz gin -3/4 oz lemon juice -1/2 oz…
Dirty Martini
Dirty Martinis are my current drink of choice. I’m not a huge lover of sweet cocktails so I steer toward the briny and salty cocktails like this one. -2 oz…
Skinny Paloma
This Skinny Paloma is the perfect pairing with any Mexican inspired meal. -2 oz silver tequila -2 oz no sugar added grapefruit juice -1/2 oz lime juice -1 tsp agave…
Slow Cooker/Pressure Cooker Applesauce
This Slow Cooker {or Pressure Cooker} Applesauce might be my new favorite thing. My house smelled HEAVENLY while it simmered, there isn’t any added sugar (just apples, juice/cider, salt and…
Golden Milk Latte
I’ve been fighting some kind of cold and decided to try making a Golden Milk Latte that I’ve heard so much hype about for its’ health benefits. This drink is…
Meet Shannon
Hi - I'm Shannon! I'm a stay-at-home wife, mom to 3 boys and lover of all things culinary. I enjoy nothing more than a good meal paired with conversation with good people. With 3 kids and a busy home I like to prep dinner first thing in the morning (#dinnerdoneby9am) so that regardless of what happens during the day we have a delicious and nutritious meal ready to enjoy together. I want to provide you with simple techniques and nutritious recipes that will remove your dinnertime stress and free you up to enjoy healthy, delicious home-cooked meals with the people around you.
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