Chicken Noodle Soup
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the soup in the morning leaving out the noodles, refrigerate all day, then bring to a simmer and add noodles just before serving….
Black Beans, Corn, and Rice Casserole
This is the perfect side dish for a Mexican or Southwestern meal. Or you could make it a main dish by adding cooked chicken into the mix. To make this…
Spinach Balls
These are a great appetizer but our kids love them so much that I serve them as dinner sometimes- figuring they at least have all the food groups in one…
Meatloaf
This is comfort food at its best. Serve with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower for a classic comfort food meal that warms your body and soul. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Spicy Chicken Enchiladas
This is my (slightly modified) version of my friend Crystin’s chicken enchiladas. My go to method for cooking and shredding the chicken is to cook chicken breasts in the slow…
Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas
You can use a canned enchilada sauce instead of the homemade if you prefer- it doesn’t save much time, but would save you buying all of the spices if you…
Sweet and Spicy Sugar Snap Peas
A local restaurant serves a delicious side dish of Thai Sugar Snap peas, but they are also swimming in butter. This is my healthy knock off of their dish. To…
Greek Pasta Salad
Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and/ or roasted red peppers would all be great in here also. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the salad in the morning without…
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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