Applesauce Muffins
We love these muffins. The applesauce and spices remind me of Fall, and the whole wheat flour gives them a hearty crumb. I like these muffins best cold, so I…
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe, with a few of my adjustments (adding whole wheat flour and replacing 1/2 the butter with yogurt). I list the chocolate chips as optional, but…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Cake
We like to store this cake in the fridge and eat it cold. I happen to like that this cake is less rich and indulgent than most desserts, yet still…
Braised Coconut Spinach Chickpeas with Lemon
Serve this over your favorite rice for a healthy gluten-free, vegan meal. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the dish in the morning without adding the spinach, refrigerate all day,…
Cinnamon Roll Cake
This cake can serve as a dessert, but I also think it is perfect for a brunch. It tastes like cinnamon rolls, but without all the work of yeast and…
Beef and Broccoli
This has the flavors of Chinese takeout, but is much better for you and can be ready in the time it would take you to find a menu and place…
Lemon Bars
This recipe is based off one from Smitten Kitchen and is a favorite of everyone in our house. Make sure you keep these in the fridge and serve them cold….
Rosemary Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
This is my go to pizza crust that we’ve been eating at least once a week for more than 7 years. Our staple is red sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni and…
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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