Homemade Marinara Sauce
This is my go to marinara that I use for Chicken Parmesan, Lasagna, or to serve over pasta or spaghetti squash. The flavor of this sauce enhances as it sits,…
Chicken, White Bean and Kale Soup (Pressure Cooker and Slow Cooker)
Zuppa Toscana is my absolute favorite soup, but sometimes I don’t want the heaviness from all of the potatoes and cream. In those cases, this is a lightened up, simple,…
Cauliflower Hummus
This is for all of the people who love hummus but have a bean sensitivity or eat bean-free diets. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am you can fully prepare the hummus ahead…
Vegetable Wraps with Peanut Dipping Sauce
These wraps are a great lunch, appetizer or side dish. You could even add tofu strips or cooked rice noodles to make them more filling. They are packed with texture…
Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde
This is an easy, hearty and flavorful stew. I like to use a pork loin for this, trimmed of all fat, but a shoulder or butt would work also, the…
Goat Cheese Pesto Stuffed Chicken
This is a quick, simple, yet delicious dinner. I tossed my extra goat cheese and pesto with some cooked spaghetti squash for a quick and easy side dish. This chicken…
Sesame Beef
This filling is super versatile. It can be served in lettuce wraps, on tortillas as tacos, or over a bed of rice. I like to serve it with sriracha, sesame…
Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Radishes
These are so easy to whip up and we love to have them on hand for snacking or layering on top of a main dish. I particularly like to serve…
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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