Mango Coconut Rice
This is a knock off of a side dish I enjoy at a local Caribbean restaurant. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I chop the mango and the green onions in the…
Thai Quinoa
This can be a vegan and gluten free main dish or a great side to serve with your favorite meat. It is extremely versatile and can use up whatever you…
Chili Lime Melon
This is a sophisticated twist on a bowl of fruit. It is reminiscent of the flavors found in a South American fruit salad. The cilantro and chili powder add a depth…
Rosemary Focaccia
This is my favorite bread that I’ve ever made. The texture, moisture and flavor are perfectly balanced. You could dress it up a little by topping with grape tomatoes, olives, chopped…
Roasted Okra
This is by far my favorite way I’ve ever eaten okra and it is so simple. It’s not slimey at all, and my non-okra liking hubby loves this. To make…
Wilted Spinach Salad
This is one of my favorite salads. It’s simple, yet elegant. You can serve it with cloves of roasted garlic, toasted pine nuts, or curls of parmesan cheese. -2 Tbsp…
White Bean Soup
This is my adjused version of Shauna Niequist’s Magical White Bean Soup from her book Bread and Wine. This soup base is vegan, gluten-free, quick, easy, inexpensive yet delicious and…
Israeli Chopped Salad
This is a great salad to serve with gyros, hummus, chicken gyros, shakshuka or any Middle Eastern meal. You can also toss feta and/ or chickpeas into this to make…
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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