Turkish Bean Salad
I got this recipe from a Turkish Cooking Class that I took. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the salad in the morning, refrigerate all day, then serve at…
Shrimp Green Curry
This would be more great with eggplant, bell peppers and/ or tomatoes in the curry sauce, but I’m partial to seafood curries served over a bed of spinach. -1 Tbsp…
Cuban Black Beans
Serve these over rice for a filling meal, perhaps with a dollop of sour cream, some shredded cheese, and a few leaves of fresh cilantro. You could also drain off…
Tuna with Avocado, Cilantro and Lime
This is a Tyler Florence recipe. I love the combination of flavors in this quick and easy dish. -2 big handfuls fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped -1/2 jalapeno, sliced -1…
Apple Crisp
Topping -3 tablespoons butter -1/2 cup oats -1/2 cup whole wheat flour -3/4 cup brown sugar -1 teaspoon cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon nutmeg -3/4 cup chopped pecans Filling -juice of 1/2…
Artichoke Dip
This is an easy, crowd pleasing appetizer to serve for any party or get together. The addition of cayenne is just enough to make it a little different than most…
Not Your Mamma’s Tuna Casserole
This recipe is way better than the traditional cream of… soup version. It has more flavor and is a bit healthier. The recipe for the white sauce could be used…
Slow Cooker Chicken Broth
Homemade broth is a breeze to make in the slow cooker. If you don’t have a whole chicken carcass you can also use 2-3 pounds of chicken bones with the…
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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