Sauteed Sesame Red Cabbage
This is a quick, easy and unique side dish that is even better the second day. I use my food processor to make quick work of slicing the cabbage. To…
Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad
This is such a refreshing combination of summer flavors. All of the flavors and textures compliment each other quite nicely. -5 cups watermelon, diced -2 cups cucumber, diced -1/2 cup…
Fruit Salad with Poppy Seed Vinaigrette
This is a great summer salad to serve for brunch, lunch or dinner. Romaine or spinach would also be a good green here. Kiwi, mandarin oranges or sliced almonds would…
Chai Bars
These are one of our favorites. They aren’t fancy or impressive, and yet, people ask me to make these all. the. time. Think chai tea latte meets a blondie. These…
Bolognese Sauce
This is a quick and easy week night meal, yet has a flair of sophistication and depth of flavor from the wine and cream in the sauce. I like to…
Stuffed Shells
-1 box jumbo shells, cooked to al dente -16 oz part-skim ricotta cheese -16 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded -1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded -1 (32 oz) bag frozen…
Shrimp and Grits Casserole
This dish is so quick and easy to throw together. I like to prepare it in the morning following all of the steps except for baking, then refrigerate all day and…
Pumpkin Pasta
This is one of my favorite Fall dishes. I serve it with, or without, the turkey sausage and like it both ways. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare 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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