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Beef Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce
We ate this delicious tenderloin for Christmas this year instead of doing the traditional turkey or ham. We were so pleased with the result and are planning to make it…
Beet Hummus with Crudites
I love this hummus so much that I never want to eat regular hummus again. The beet makes the flavor of this hummus slightly earthy and slightly sweet, and the…
Turmeric Chicken Soup
This is not your ordinary chicken soup. It nourishes you from the inside out with the flavors of ginger, garlic, lemon, turmeric and cilantro, each with their own unique health…
Slow Cooker Vietnamese Pork Banh Mi Bowls
Banh Mi is a traditional Vietnamese sandwich, often with lemongrass flavored pork, and a compilation of pickled radish, carrot and cucumber. I took the concept of the sandwich, and transformed…
The Art of the Cheese Board
A Cheese Board is my absolute favorite appetizer for get togethers. It’s quick, easy, delicious, sophisticated, and everyone can find something they like. In my opinion, the perfect cheese board…
Sweet Chili Sauce
I have been buying the processed bottled Sweet Chili Sauce for years, but today finally decided to make my own and it was SO easy that I have no idea…
Jamaican Meat Pie
I took the concept of a traditional Jamaican Hand Pie and made it less labor intensive and more approachable for an easy weeknight dinner. Seasoned meat and vegetables are wrapped…
Dressing
This is Jeremy’s mom’s classic dressing that she has been making for years and prepares for every holiday. -1 medium onion, diced -½ cup celery, diced -½ cup butter –…
Sweet Potato Casserole
This is not a healthy casserole, but it is the classic, comforting casserole that graces most holiday tables and tastes like a dessert. Since we only eat this on special…
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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