Cucumber and Jalapeno Gin Cocktail
This is a little more involved than your average cocktail, but is worth the work. This has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and sour flavors. The simple syrup and…
Cheese Stuffed Mini Bell Peppers
These are so yummy and work as an appetizer or side dish. I’ve done them with and without the turkey bacon and like them either way, or you could use…
Turkey Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash
This is one of my favorite breakfasts ever, or also serves as a great breakfast for dinner. The flavor combination of the smokey sweet potatoes with the turkey sausage is…
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…
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…
Sweet Potato, Corn and Black Bean Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing
This is a great side dish to accompany Mexican flavored main dishes or can serve as a main dish of its own. The combination of flavors, textures and colors make…
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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