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Jalapeno Margarita
This might be my new favorite cocktail ever. The spice of the jalapeño, with the tartness of the lime and a touch of sweetness are a match made in heaven….
Jalapeno Gimlet
This is one of my two favorite cocktails right now, right next to my Jalapeno Margarita. It is ever so slightly sweet, slightly tart and slightly spicy hitting all of…
Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
This might be my new favorite cocktail ever. The freshness of the cucumber with the spice of the jalapeño, the tartness of the lime and a touch of sweetness are…
Skinny Gimlet
This is my skinny twist on the classic Gimlet. The main difference is I use agave instead of simple syrup for a naturally sweetened cocktail. Gimlets have a bright, tart…
Bees Knees Cocktail
The simplicity of this cocktail pairs with practically any meal. Honey Syrup -1/2 c honey -1/2 c water For the cocktail -2 oz gin -3/4 oz lemon juice -1/2 oz…
Dirty Martini
Dirty Martinis are my current drink of choice. I’m not a huge lover of sweet cocktails so I steer toward the briny and salty cocktails like this one. -2 oz…
Skinny Paloma
This Skinny Paloma is the perfect pairing with any Mexican inspired meal. -2 oz silver tequila -2 oz no sugar added grapefruit juice -1/2 oz lime juice -1 tsp agave…
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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