Gumbo
One of the things that makes this recipe different is the use of frozen veggies. I don’t normally take shortcuts like buying pre-chopped frozen veggies, but in this instance adding…
Broiled Hearts of Romaine
This is my friend Jill’s recipe. She serves them with a poached egg on top, and some bread as a vegetarian dinner. I think they are great for a side…
Vietnamese Noodle Bowl
For the last few months I have been constantly craving Vietnamese Vermicelli Noodle Bowls and Vietnamese Iced Coffee. They have quickly become my favorite foods, so I thought I’d give…
Italian Stuffed Peppers
We both really liked these. Jeremy said they remind him of the flavors of pizza, but better for you. Ground turkey , Italian sausage, or turkey sausage would all be…
Curried Tofu Salad
This is a vegetarian knock off of my favorite curried chicken salad. Serve on bread as a sandwich, or on a bed of your favorite greens for a light lunch….
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This soup is simple, crowd pleasing and healthy. If I have an extra bell pepper on hand I’ll throw it in with the onion. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully…
Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables
These are a great combination of spicy and sweet. This batch filled up two large canning jars for me, so halve or double the recipe as needed. You can use…
Parsley Pesto
This is a different twist on the classic basil pesto. I like to bulk up all of my pesto sauces with spinach for extra nutrition. Toss with warm pasta for…
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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