Spinach Pesto
This is my spin on normal pesto. I reduced the oil and cheese, and substituted most of the basil with spinach to add a healthy twist. Jeremy and I both…
Curry Veggie Dip
Serve this with your favorite assortment of fresh veggies. I really love the combination of this dip with red bell pepper and cauliflower. This dip is very forgiving. I have…
Spinach Dip
I can’t claim this recipe as my own, it’s basically the generic recipe on the back of any vegetable soup mix packet, although I do reduce the mayo and sour…
Bean Dip
This is my friend Kim’s bean dip recipe. She makes it all the time, and it’s always a hit. It’s quick, easy and yummy. I used the salsa that I made yesterday…
Restaurant Style Salsa
-1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, drained -1 can (10 Ounce) Rotel, drained -1/4 red onion, chopped into chunks -1 clove garlic, peeled -1 teaspoon sugar -1 teaspoon salt -handful…
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…
Guacamole
When I’m already making my favorite salsa, I just stir a few tablespoons of that in with some diced avocado to make a quick and easy guacamole. Here’s the full…
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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