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Turtle Cookie Bars
This recipe is from Like Mother Like Daughter. I’m not usually drawn to ‘turtle’ desserts, but I made these for a friend and was blown away by how good they…
Chimichurri Sauce
I love the bright flavors on this sauce. It works well as a topping for cooked meat or vegetables, or even for dipping bread. I particularly like it served over…
Slow Cooker Carnitas with Pickled Onions
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I throw everything in the slow cooker in the morning, and turn to warm once the meat is done. -1 (3-4) pork loin, shoulder or butt,…
Pickled Red Onions
I like to serve these in salads, on sandwiches or in tacos. They are particularly great on my Slow Cooker Carnitas or Slow Cooker Barbacoa. -1 1/2 cup white vinegar…
Tropical Salsa
I serve this with my Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Tacos. It would be great as a stand alone appetizer, on tacos, or to top a pork tenderloin, chicken breast or…
Brussels Sprout Salad
This is a festive salad for all of the winter holidays or dinners. Salad -1 lb brussels sprouts, shredded -1/2 c pomegranate seeds -1 green apple, sliced -1/2 c walnuts…
Fall Salad with Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette
This is one of my top favorite salads. I serve it as a light lunch, or as a dinner side dish for a meat or pasta entree. To make this…
Moroccan Sweet Potato Lentil Stew
This is a hearty yet healthy stew. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the stew in the morning removing from heat before stirring in the spinach. Then I refrigerate…
Perfect Polenta
It took me years to perfect polenta. Time and time I ended up with lumpy polenta. The way I cook it now ensures that it is not lumpy, and the…
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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