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Slow Cooker Pork Chile Verde
This is an easy, hearty and flavorful stew. I like to use a pork loin for this, trimmed of all fat, but a shoulder or butt would work also, the…
Goat Cheese Pesto Stuffed Chicken
This is a quick, simple, yet delicious dinner. I tossed my extra goat cheese and pesto with some cooked spaghetti squash for a quick and easy side dish. This chicken…
Sesame Beef
This filling is super versatile. It can be served in lettuce wraps, on tortillas as tacos, or over a bed of rice. I like to serve it with sriracha, sesame…
Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Radishes
These are so easy to whip up and we love to have them on hand for snacking or layering on top of a main dish. I particularly like to serve…
Zucchini, Corn and Tomato Pie
I couldn’t decide whether to call this a quiche or a vegetable pie- it doesn’t quite fit either name and is essentially a crustless cross between the two. Whatever you…
Slow Cooker Maple Balsamic Pork
I took my favorite Maple Balsamic Pork Tenderloin recipe and adjusted it for the slow cooker to enjoy the same flavors, with a little less maintenance. The result was delicious-…
Mashed White Beans
This is a great side dish option, especially for gluten free eaters, that comes together in a matter of minutes. I like to top it with roasted or sauteed veggies…
Slow Cooker Brisket
If you’re craving brisket but don’t own a smoker, this recipe has you covered. Nothing beats the flavor and texture of a good low and slow smoked brisket, but this…
Tomato Soup
With the flavors of garlic, fire roasted tomatoes, sherry and a splash of cream, this tomato soup is a little more elegant than the canned soup of our younger years….
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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