Beef Enchiladas
I like to add vegetables to my meat to add nutrition, color and texture. You could by all means leave them out if you’re serving picky eaters, or you could…
Quick Refried Black Beans
This is a quick and easy side for any Mexican meal, or an easy vegetarian meal when topped with avocado and/ or cheese. This mixture is so good as is…
Meal Planning
A major factor in being able to have #dinnerdoneby9am is having a plan. By taking 30(ish) minutes one day a week to plan, and 1-2 hours one day to shop…
My Word for 2018: PLAY
As I listened to a podcast the person being interviewed was talking about what she refers to as wholehearted people- those who live the most fully present and experience the…
2017 in a Nutshell
2017 in a nutshell for our family; Our nonprofit, Bastion Ministries, built a dream wall (follow neworleansdreamwall on instagram to see updates). My hubby had 2 art exhibitions at local art…
Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Galette
This can be served as an appetizer, vegetarian main dish or as a side dish to accompany a meat entree. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the galette and…
Mango Coconut Rice
This is a knock off of a side dish I enjoy at a local Caribbean restaurant. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I chop the mango and the green onions in the…
Thai Quinoa
This can be a vegan and gluten free main dish or a great side to serve with your favorite meat. It is extremely versatile and can use up whatever you…
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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