Beet Hummus with Crudites
I love this hummus so much that I never want to eat regular hummus again. The beet makes the flavor of this hummus slightly earthy and slightly sweet, and the…
Turmeric Chicken Soup
This is not your ordinary chicken soup. It nourishes you from the inside out with the flavors of ginger, garlic, lemon, turmeric and cilantro, each with their own unique health…
Sweet Chili Sauce
I have been buying the processed bottled Sweet Chili Sauce for years, but today finally decided to make my own and it was SO easy that I have no idea…
Sweet Potato Casserole
This is not a healthy casserole, but it is the classic, comforting casserole that graces most holiday tables and tastes like a dessert. Since we only eat this on special…
Spinach Artichoke Dip
This can be assembled up to 3 days before a party, refrigerated, then heated up just before serving. I’ve also stuffed this dip inside of portobello mushroom caps and roasted…
Sweetwater Salad
When I loved in Northern Virginia there was a restaurant named Sweetwater that I went to often after work. That was the same season in my life when I was…
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas
These enchiladas have all the flavors of your favorite Buffalo Wing appetizer, but lightened up and turned into a hearty dinner. To make these #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the enchiladas…
Loaded Potato Soup (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)
I’ve lightened this soup up and added some nutrition by replacing half of the potatoes with cauliflower. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I dump everything in the slow cooker in 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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