Zuppa Toscana
This is my absolute favorite soup. It’s hearty and filling, nutritious and a little lighter than the classic since I use turkey sausage and have reduced the standard amounts of…
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer has been my favorite Indian dish since I was a young girl. You might be able to find paneer at an ethnic market, but if not, I like…
Curried Chicken Pasta Salad
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the salad in the morning, refrigerate all day, then serve at dinner time. -2 c cooked chicken, shredded or diced -1 c mayo…
Roasted Mushrooms
I like to serve these as a side dish for a meat entree, or over polenta as a vegetarian main dish. To make these #dinnerdoneby9am I bake the mushrooms in…
Creole Okra and Tomatoes
This could be a side dish to your favorite meat, or served over rice for a gluten-free and vegan dinner. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully cook in the morning,…
Shakshuka
This is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that would be served with pita bread for soaking up the yummy sauce. This makes for a quick, easy, inexpensive yet flavor filled…
Mashed Cauliflower
I may be weird, but I actually prefer mashed cauliflower to mashed potatoes in most cases. mashed cauliflower is a great way to squeeze in more veggies into your diet….
Chili
Sometimes I throw a drained can of corn in my chili if I’m in the mood and ground turkey works just as well as ground beef here. This chili has a…
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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