Chili Lime Melon
This is a sophisticated twist on a bowl of fruit. It is reminiscent of the flavors found in a South American fruit salad. The cilantro and chili powder add a depth…
Egg Roll Bowl
This is a quick, easy yet delicious meal. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I cook the dish in the morning, chop the scallions for garnish and mix the sauce. Then I…
Chicken Tikka Masala
This is a lightened up version of the Indian classic. I also added peas, although nontraditional, to increase the nutrition. We like to eat this over basmati rice. To make…
Slow Cooker Korean Beef
Depending on our mood we serve this either over rice, in tacos, or in lettuce wraps and top it with sriracha sauce and chopped green onions. When I have the…
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
These are so yummy and work as an appetizer or side dish. I’ve done them with and without the turkey bacon and like them either way, or you could use…
Roasted Okra
This is by far my favorite way I’ve ever eaten okra and it is so simple. It’s not slimey at all, and my non-okra liking hubby loves this. To make…
Kheema (Indian Beef and Peas)
Serve this over rice of your choice- we like basmatti and garnish with cilantro, if desired. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the dish in the morning, refrigerate all…
White Bean Soup
This is my adjused version of Shauna Niequist’s Magical White Bean Soup from her book Bread and Wine. This soup base is vegan, gluten-free, quick, easy, inexpensive yet delicious 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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