Gumbo
One of the things that makes this recipe different is the use of frozen veggies. I don’t normally take shortcuts like buying pre-chopped frozen veggies, but in this instance adding…
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This soup is simple, crowd pleasing and healthy. If I have an extra bell pepper on hand I’ll throw it in with the onion. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully…
Wonton Soup
When I get sick I don’t crave the traditional chicken noodle soup like most people. I tend to crave Wonton, Egg Drop, or Hot and Sour Soup. I’ve always been…
Chicken Noodle Soup
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the soup in the morning leaving out the noodles, refrigerate all day, then bring to a simmer and add noodles just before serving….
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…
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…
Chili
Sometimes I throw a drained can of corn in my chili if I’m in the mood and ground turkey works just as well as ground beef here. This chili has a…
Slow Cooker Chicken Broth
Homemade broth is a breeze to make in the slow cooker. If you don’t have a whole chicken carcass you can also use 2-3 pounds of chicken bones with the…
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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