Chicken with Dijon Sauce
This is a fairly simple and fuss-free dish with an elegant flavor. I like to serve it with roasted potatoes and broccoli. -3 lbs chicken parts, with skin and bones…
Carrot Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
This salad was inspired by, and is slightly adapted from, this Smitten Kitchen recipe. I found this combination of flavors unexpected, light and refreshing. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I make…
Red Curry Vegetable Soup
I created this soup to use up leftover veggies and noodles I had on hand from Vietnamese Noodle Bowls. -1 Tbsp canola oil -1 onion, sliced -6 c chicken or…
Chimichurri Sauce
I love the bright flavors on this sauce. It works well as a topping for cooked meat or vegetables, or even for dipping bread. I particularly like it served over…
Tropical Salsa
I serve this with my Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Tacos. It would be great as a stand alone appetizer, on tacos, or to top a pork tenderloin, chicken breast or…
Brussels Sprout Salad
This is a festive salad for all of the winter holidays or dinners. Salad -1 lb brussels sprouts, shredded -1/2 c pomegranate seeds -1 green apple, sliced -1/2 c walnuts…
Fall Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is one of my top favorite salads. I serve it as a light lunch, or as a dinner side dish for a meat or pasta entree. To make this…
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This is a hearty yet healthy stew. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the stew in the morning removing from heat before stirring in the spinach. Then I refrigerate…
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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