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Pork Dragon Noodles
I’ve been drooling over this Pork Dragon Noodle recipe on Budget Bytes for MONTHSSSSSSSSS and finally got around to making it. We loved it, and I love that it is…
Kale Salad with Avocado and Crispy Chickpeas
Chickpeas -1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained and patted dry in a kitchen towel -1 Tbsp olive oil -1 tsp salt -1/4 tsp cumin -1/8 tsp cayenne Dressing -1…
Turkey Meatloaf
Who doesn’t love a classic meatloaf??? This version is a little more healthy than the average since it uses ground turkey instead of ground beef. I like to serve meatloaf…
Salsa Vinaigrette
This is my go to dressing for all things Mexican from Burrito Bowls to Taco Salads. It’s basically my salsa recipe, plus some olive oil to make it a vinaigrette….
Apple Cider Moscow Mule
This is the perfect cocktail for all of your Fall festivities. Last night we had it with Chicken Pot Pie and a salad, even though it was 80 degrees outside,…
Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
This is a classic soup, but the balsamic gives it a unique twist that makes it pop. You can add a potato when you add the stew meat, if desired….
Fall Harvest Salad
The weather here in New Orleans has not dropped below the 80’s yet so I am making this salad and pretending that we have some semblance of Fall here. The…
Chocolate Coconut Granola
This granola is delicious served in a bowl of milk or yogurt. It can be poured in a jar for a pretty gift also. My kids who don’t like nuts…
Eating Well on a Budget
One of the most common comments I get from people looking at my insta feed is some sort of assumption that we must have a lot of money for me…
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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