BBQ Baked Lentils
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I prepare the dish in the morning, without baking, then refrigerate all day, and bake just prior to serving. -1/2 lb. lentils -4 c. water -2…
Asian Citrus Salad
-spring mix, spinach or lettuce -6 scallions, sliced -1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted -1 (14.5) oz can mandarin oranges, drained -couple handfuls of shredded carrots Dressing -1/2 cup rice vinegar…
Thai Tilapia Red Curry
I am very picky on the curry paste I will use. I find most brands too bland. Maesri is the only one I have found that I like, and that…
Fish Tacos with Cayenne Lime Sour Cream Sauce
This is one of my absolute favorite dinners. It’s light, healthy, quick, easy and is super delicious. I like to serve fish tacos with Mexican Street Corn and Cilantro Lime…
Chicken with Avocado, Corn Salsa
This is my slightly adapted version of a Martha Stewart recipe. It’s quick, easy, healthy, yet flavorful. The spicy cayenne on the chicken balances so nicely with the creaminess of…
Maque Choux
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully cook and assemble the dish in the morning, refrigerate all day and reheat just prior to serving. -1 Tbsp olive oil -1 onion, diced…
Black Eyed Pea Soup
I like to make this soup with leftover ham after the winter holidays. I’ve also made it without the meat and it is great either way. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Guacamole
When I’m already making my favorite salsa, I just stir a few tablespoons of that in with some diced avocado to make a quick and easy guacamole. Here’s the full…
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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