Vegetable Beef Soup
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the soup in the morning, refrigerate all day, then reheat just prior to serving. -2 Tbsp olive oil -1 yellow onion, chopped -4…
Warm Dijon Potato Salad
-2 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed and chopped -1/8 cup olive oil -salt and pepper to taste -2 tablespoons red wine vinegar -1 tablespoon dijon mustard -1/2 red onion diced -handful…
Szechuan Green Beans
As a child, I remember frequently enjoying Chinese food out, and the green beans were always my favorite item to order. This recipe is a great take on the popular…
BBQ Baked Lentils
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the dish in the morning, without baking, then refrigerate all day, and bake just prior to serving. -1/2 lb. lentils -4 c. water -2…
Asian Citrus Salad
-spring mix, spinach or lettuce -6 scallions, sliced -1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted -1 (14.5) oz can mandarin oranges, drained -couple handfuls of shredded carrots Dressing -1/2 cup rice vinegar…
Banana Bread
This is my Mother-in-law’s recipe for banana bread, with a few modifications from me to make it a touch more healthy. -1 stick butter -1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt -3…
Thai Tilapia Red Curry
I am very picky on the curry paste I will use. I find most brands too bland. Maesri is the only one I have found that I like, and that…
Fish Tacos with Cayenne Lime Sour Cream Sauce
This is one of my absolute favorite dinners. It’s light, healthy, quick, easy and is super delicious. I like to serve fish tacos with Mexican Street Corn and Cilantro Lime…
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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