Beef and Broccoli
This has the flavors of Chinese takeout, but is much better for you and can be ready in the time it would take you to find a menu and place…
Sweet and Spicy Sugar Snap Peas
A local restaurant serves a delicious side dish of Thai Sugar Snap peas, but they are also swimming in butter. This is my healthy knock off of their dish. To…
Sauteed Sesame Red Cabbage
This is a quick, easy and unique side dish that is even better the second day. I use my food processor to make quick work of slicing the cabbage. To…
Sesame Chicken
This is my healthier version of the traditional fried Chinese food favorite. The sauce is thick and sweet with a touch of spice. I omitted the frying to save calories….
Fried Rice
I had some brown rice leftover from dinner last night so I whipped this up as our dinner for tonight. Fried rice is always best with day old rice, so…
Slow Cooker Chinese Char Siu Pork
I serve the Char Siu over cauliflower rice, topped with green onions and sriracha and with a side of Chinese Green Beans. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I put everything in…
Oriental Pasta Salad
Bagged cole slaw mix could be substituted for the cabbages and carrot. Cilantro and/ or bean sprouts would also be great in this salad, but I didn’t have any on…
Sesame Noodles
These can be a great side to your favorite meat main dish, or you could toss in edamame, sugar snap peas or blanched broccoli for a vegan main dish. To…
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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