Ratatouille (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)
Ratatouille is a classic French dish of stewed vegetables. My version is super simple since it cooks in the slow cooker or pressure cooker you have your hands free to…
Wonton Soup
When I get sick I don’t crave the traditional chicken noodle soup like most people. I tend to crave Wonton, Egg Drop, or Hot and Sour Soup. I’ve always been…
Spaghetti Carbonara
This combination of pasta, eggs, cheese and bacon is simple, elegant, flavorful and crowd pleasing. I’ve added peas and/ or mushrooms when I wanted more nutrition, used regular or whole…
Corn and Avocado Salad
This is the perfect side dish for any Mexican or Southwest inspired meal. It’s really versatile also. You could leave out the corn, or add bell pepper, black beans, quinoa…
Sweet Chili Chicken Enchiladas
Initially I was skeptical at the idea of these enchiladas thinking they would be fusion food gone wrong, but to my surprise I really love this unexpected combination of sweet,…
Braised Coconut Spinach Chickpeas with Lemon
Serve this over your favorite rice for a healthy gluten-free, vegan meal. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the dish in the morning without adding the spinach, refrigerate all day,…
Beef and Broccoli
This has the flavors of Chinese takeout, but is much better for you and can be ready in the time it would take you to find a menu and place…
Cajun Chicken Pasta
One of our friends owns Slap Ya Mama seasoning, so I am partial to that brand of Cajun seasoning for this dish. Sometimes I’ll add in some mushrooms with the…
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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