Broccoli Cheese Soup
I’ve lightened up the classic Broccoli Cheese Soup by eliminating the cream and reducing the amount cheese, yet still keeping enough to give the soup a good flavor. To make…
Spinach Salad with Tangy Tomato Dressing
This is my knock off of a dressing I used to eat at a steakhouse years ago. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I assemble the salad ingredients and make the dressing…
Chickpea Salad
Serve this over a bed of greens or on it’s own for a quick yet flavorful lunch or dinner. If you have an aversion to olives, you could easily substitute…
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…
Zuppa Toscana
This is my absolute favorite soup. It’s hearty and filling, nutritious and a little lighter than the classic since I use turkey sausage and have reduced the standard amounts of…
Curried Chicken Pasta Salad
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the salad in the morning, refrigerate all day, then serve at dinner time. -2 c cooked chicken, shredded or diced -1 c mayo…
Shakshuka
This is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that would be served with pita bread for soaking up the yummy sauce. This makes for a quick, easy, inexpensive yet flavor filled…
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.
Learn more