Sweetwater Salad
When I loved in Northern Virginia there was a restaurant named Sweetwater that I went to often after work. That was the same season in my life when I was…
Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
To make these #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the meatballs in the morning without baking, then refrigerate all day, and bake just prior to serving. I also make the Tzatziki Sauce…
Red Curry Peanut Chicken Ramen Soup
I was inspired by this recipe on Half Baked Harvest, but changed it a bit to suit our tastes. The result is a flavor packed soup that is not your…
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
These enchiladas have all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo Wing appetizer, but lightened up and turned into a hearty dinner. To make these #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the enchiladas…
Turkey and Sweet Potato Shepherds Pie
Using turkey as the meat and sweet potatoes in place of white potatoes gives this dish a twist on the traditional shepherds pie. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble…
Loaded Potato Soup (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)
I’ve lightened this soup up and added some nutrition by replacing half of the potatoes with cauliflower. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I dump everything in the slow cooker in the…
Italian Salad
This salad was inspired by a salad that I love at a local cheese shop. My husband doesn’t like artichokes so he eats this without them. I love this as…
Red Curry Turkey Lettuce Wraps
This dish comes together quickly for an easy, yet healthy, weeknight dinner that packs all the flavors a good dish has- spicy, creamy, tangy, salty, and sweet. This dish is…
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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