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Feeding Kids
One of the most common questions I get asked is “What do your kids eat?”. People see all of my food pictures, know I have 3 young kids and wonder…
Smoked Salmon Platter
I first remember having smoked salmon at a New Year’s Eve party when I was a child. As a kid I always liked the foods that people wouldn’t normally expect…
Everything But The Bagel Salad
You won’t miss the bagel one bit in this salad that showcases all the flavors of the classic bagel with lox, but without the heaviness of all the carbs. I…
Curried Pumpkin Coconut Soup
I used to be OBSESSED with all of the pumpkin sweets and lattes, but lately I have been minimizing sugar in my life and have therefore cut out all of…
My Word for the Year 2019: CONNECT
My word for 2019 is CONNECT. I heard a phrase this year that caught my attention, it was simple; “only connect”. In other words, don’t compete, impress, strive, perform…, always…
My Word for the Year 2018: PLAY
My word for 2018 was PLAY. Throughout this year I learned to be more lighthearted and spontaneous, to show up more present and to laugh, have fun and enjoy life…
Sheet Pan Indian Chicken
Chicken Tikka Masala is a quintessential Indian dish in which the chicken is first marinated in yogurt and spices before it is simmered in a sauce of tomatoes, butter and…
Posole Rojo
Posole (sometimes spelled Pozole) is a traditional Mexican Stew that combines pork, ground chiles and hominy. Posole Rojo (red) has a base of ground red chiles and tomato, while Posole…
California Roll Bowl
This quick and easy bowl meal takes all of the flavors of the classic California Sushi Roll and assembles them in a way that any novice cook can do on…
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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