Mashed White Beans
This is a great side dish option, especially for gluten free eaters, that comes together in a matter of minutes. I like to top it with roasted or sauteed veggies…
Roasted Vegetable Baked Quinoa
I make a lot of varied quinoa bakes and salads and Jeremy and I both agreed that this is the best one I’ve ever made by far. It’s a great…
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…
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…
Perfect Polenta
It took me years to perfect polenta. Time and time I ended up with lumpy polenta. The way I cook it now ensures that it is not lumpy, and the…
Green Bean Artichoke Casserole
Here in New Orleans, this is a common dish on holiday tables. I’ve lightened mine up a bit from the traditional version by reducing the amounts of oil, cheese and…
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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