Jill’s Salsa
I’ve tried a lot of homemade salsa recipes over the years some with fresh tomatoes, some with canned, some hand chopped, some easily and quickly done in a food processor. …
Goat Cheese Stuffed, Bacon Wrapped Dates
These are one of my top 5 favorite things I’ve eaten. EVER. I really didn’t expect to like them, because I didn’t think that I like dates, but I am…
Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables
These are a great combination of spicy and sweet. This batch filled up two large canning jars for me, so halve or double the recipe as needed. You can use…
Parsley Pesto
This is a different twist on the classic basil pesto. I like to bulk up all of my pesto sauces with spinach for extra nutrition. Toss with warm pasta for…
Spinach Balls
These are a great appetizer but our kids love them so much that I serve them as dinner sometimes- figuring they at least have all the food groups in one…
Sweet and Spicy Nuts
This combination of spicy, sweet and the depth of flavor from the rosemary and curry is perfection. I serve these as an appetizer and also package them up to give…
Pea Pesto
Jeremy thought this was just ok, but Noah and I loved it! It’s a great way to sneak some vegetables in for kids who are picky eaters. You could add…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I’ve lightened up this classic crowd pleasing dip by reducing the cheeses and ranch and serving it with vegetables in addition to the crackers. I’ve used canned chicken, a rotisserie…
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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