Vietnamese Sausage and Kale Soup
With Italian turkey sausage this isn’t exactly traditional Vietnamese, but it has Vietnamese inspired flavors and my husband said he liked it better than my Pho so we’re just gonna…
Thai Basil Beef
Classic Thai Basil Beef would traditionally be made with chunks of beef, but here I used ground beef to keep this dish budget-friendly while feeding my very hungry family of…
Reuben in a Bowl
Here I took all the flavors of a reuben sandwich and packaged them in a grain-free bowl to enjoy the classic flavors without all the heavy starch. You can use…
Ramen Slaw
This slaw is bursting with flavor from savory sesame oil, sweet mandarin oranges and salty soy sauce. It’s great to bring to a potluck or serve with grilled meats. I…
Thai Peanut Turkey
In my twenties I was known for making Peanut Noodles that all my friends raved about. This dish takes all the flavors from classic noodles, turning them into a protein-rich…
Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh
Tabbouleh has been one of my favorite side dishes since I was a little girl but these days I’m not doing many grains so I decided to whip of a…
Vietnamese Banh Mi Bowls
Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich, often with roasted pork, and a compilation of pickled radish, carrot and cucumber. I took the concept of the sandwich, and transformed it…
Spinach and Feta Cauliflower Rice
This is a bright and healthy side dish that pairs well with a variety of meals. You could certainly use regular rice in place of the cauliflower rice in this…
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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