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…
Kale Caesar Salad
This is our current favorite salad. The flavors are simple enough to compliment most meals. I like to toss the dressing with the kale about 30 minutes prior to serving…
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Cauliflower
This dish screams fall to me. I love the way the flavors of nutmeg, sage, gouda, pumpkin and the vegetables all compliment each other. This was inspired by, and adapted…
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…
Asparagus and Brie Tart
This tart is fairly simple yet super delicious and impressive. It can be sliced like a pizza and served as an appetizer or with a green salad for brunch or…
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…
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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