Shepherd’s Pie
To make this authentic Shepherd’s Pie you would actually need to use lamb instead of beef, with beef it is technically Cottage Pie, but I grew up calling it Shepherd’s…
Mediterranean Quinoa Bake
Quinoa dishes are my go to when I need a quick and easy vegan or vegetarian meal. They are easy to throw together- usually dump and stir- and packed with…
Sweet Chili Chicken
As a shortcut you can use bottle sweet chili sauce instead of the homemade to make this a super quick and easy dish to throw together. Serve with rice and…
Chicken Pot Pie
This is reminiscent of classic comfort food, but taken up a notch by the addition of turmeric and use of puff pastry. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the…
Hummus
I’m picky about the type of canned chickpeas that I’ll use for hummus. I’ve used some brands that resulted in gritty hummus. I either recommend using Goya chickpeas straight out…
Indian Spiced Lentil Stew
Serve this hearty stew over brown rice (if desired) and with lots of fresh cilantro and scallions for topping. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully cook the stew in the…
Spinach Artichoke Egg Bake
This is a nice change from traditional sausage and cheddar breakfast casseroles. Think spinach and artichoke dip meets egg casserole. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble everything in the…
Spinach, Artichoke and White Bean Soup
I couldn’t decide whether to leave this soup chunky or puree it. I ended up partially pureeing it using my immersion blender and was happy with that result, but you…
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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