Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
This is my version of the classic Thai soup, Tom Kha Gai. When I don’t have lemongrass on hand I use 3 drops of lemongrass essential oil stirred in at…
Spinach Artichoke Dip Casserole
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the casserole in the morning, without baking, then refrigerate all day and bake just prior to serving. -1 lb. rotini pasta, fully cooked…
Hot and Sour Soup
Ever since I was a kid Hot and Sour Soup has been one of my favorite things to eat. It is classic comfort food for me. When I’m sick, all…
Vegetable Beef Soup
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the soup in the morning, refrigerate all day, then reheat just prior to serving. -2 Tbsp olive oil -1 yellow onion, chopped -4…
Warm Dijon Potato Salad
-2 lbs. red potatoes, scrubbed and chopped -1/8 cup olive oil -salt and pepper to taste -2 tablespoons red wine vinegar -1 tablespoon dijon mustard -1/2 red onion diced -handful…
Szechuan Green Beans
As a child, I remember frequently enjoying Chinese food out, and the green beans were always my favorite item to order. This recipe is a great take on the popular…
BBQ Baked Lentils
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the dish in the morning, without baking, then refrigerate all day, and bake just prior to serving. -1/2 lb. lentils -4 c. water -2…
Thai Tilapia Red Curry
I am very picky on the curry paste I will use. I find most brands too bland. Maesri is the only one I have found that I like, and that…
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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