Jill’s Salsa
I’ve tried a lot of homemade salsa recipes over the years some with fresh tomatoes, some with canned, some hand chopped, some easily and quickly done in a food processor. …
Parsley Pesto
This is a different twist on the classic basil pesto. I like to bulk up all of my pesto sauces with spinach for extra nutrition. Toss with warm pasta for…
Ginger Peanut Salad Dressing
I like to serve this dressing with Vietnamese noodle bowls or as a side to any Asian meal. This is one of my most requested recipes, once a friend even…
Spinach Artichoke Pesto
I think this is my favorite pesto that I’ve ever made. I enjoyed it tossed with pasta for an easy vegetarian dinner, you could even add quartered artichokes or some…
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
For a long time I’ve been wanting to try Rachael Ray’s cilantro pesto pasta. I used her recipe as a starting point, but reduced the oil, omitted the pasta water, changed…
Pea Pesto
Jeremy thought this was just ok, but Noah and I loved it! It’s a great way to sneak some vegetables in for kids who are picky eaters. You could add…
Spinach Pesto
This is my spin on normal pesto. I reduced the oil and cheese, and substituted most of the basil with spinach to add a healthy twist. Jeremy and I both…
Curry Veggie Dip
Serve this with your favorite assortment of fresh veggies. I really love the combination of this dip with red bell pepper and cauliflower. This dip is very forgiving. I have…
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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