White Bean Soup
This is my adjused version of Shauna Niequist’s Magical White Bean Soup from her book Bread and Wine. This soup base is vegan, gluten-free, quick, easy, inexpensive yet delicious and…
Zucchini and Rice Gratin
This is a twist on an old school Julia Child recipe. I have lightened up her recipe significantly and simplified the process. I loved the end result. This would be…
Beef Ragu {Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker}
This is such a hearty, easy dish that will warm you from the inside out. I served this over polenta but it would be great over pasta, rice or even…
Roasted Parmesan Zucchini
This is my favorite way to eat zucchini. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I cut the zucchini in the morning and combine the oil with the spices, cover and set it…
Israeli Chopped Salad
This is a great salad to serve with gyros, hummus, chicken gyros, shakshuka or any Middle Eastern meal. You can also toss feta and/ or chickpeas into this to make…
Baked Sweet and Sour Pork
This recipe works equally well with chicken and pork. It’s a fuss-free, lightened up version of the classic Chinese takeout dish. Serve over your rice of choice for soaking up…
Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Whipped Feta
This is a knock off of a dish served at a local restaurant called Domenica. Even my non-cauliflower eating hubby ate this one. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I boil the…
Kenyan Beef with Collards and Tomatoes
I love the flavors and simplicity of this dish. Serve over brown rice for a balanced, easy, nutritious meal. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully cook everything 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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