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Kale Quinoa Salad
I really love this combination of flavors and textures and it is packed with nutiriton. This can easily be a salad, side dish, or vegetarian ent To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Roasted Vegetable Quiche
This dish can be made with or without a crust and is great either way. Serve with a salad for lunch or dinner or some fruit for breakfast or brunch….
Cucumber and Jalapeno Gin Cocktail
This is a little more involved than your average cocktail, but is worth the work. This has the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and sour flavors. The simple syrup and…
Beef Pho
This is a quick and easy cheater Pho. Traditional pho would be made with a homemade broth made from bones that is much more rich and flavorful than this version….
Veggie Loaf (Vegetarian ‘Mealoaf’)
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble the loaf up to spreading the mixture in the pan, refrigerate all day, then bake just prior to serving -1 (16 oz) package…
Beef Enchiladas
I like to add vegetables to my meat to add nutrition, color and texture. You could by all means leave them out if you’re serving picky eaters, or you could…
Quick Refried Black Beans
This is a quick and easy side for any Mexican meal, or an easy vegetarian meal when topped with avocado and/ or cheese. This mixture is so good as is…
Meal Planning
A major factor in being able to have #dinnerdoneby9am is having a plan. By taking 30(ish) minutes one day a week to plan, and 1-2 hours one day to shop…
My Word for 2018: PLAY
As I listened to a podcast the person being interviewed was talking about what she refers to as wholehearted people- those who live the most fully present and experience 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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