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Pumpkin Cobbler
This is one of our favorite desserts. It bakes up with a warm pumpkin pudding/ sauce on the bottom and a cake-like pumpkin layer on top. Serve it warm with…
Indian Spiced Lentil Stew
Serve this hearty stew over brown rice (if desired) and with lots of fresh cilantro and scallions for topping. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully cook the stew in the…
Spinach Artichoke Egg Bake
This is a nice change from traditional sausage and cheddar breakfast casseroles. Think spinach and artichoke dip meets egg casserole. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully assemble everything in the…
Spinach, Artichoke and White Bean Soup
I couldn’t decide whether to leave this soup chunky or puree it. I ended up partially pureeing it using my immersion blender and was happy with that result, but you…
Coconut Cupcakes
I’ve made this as a 2 tier cake or cupcakes interchangeably. I take a short cut using a boxed cake mix in this one, you can substitute your favorite yellow…
Mango Black Bean Quinoa Salad
For mine, I also diced an avocado and stirred it into the salad just before serving, but my hubby doesn’t like avocado so the salad isn’t pictured with it. To…
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Swirl Cake
These are one of our favorite desserts- a crowd-pleasing combination of flavors and textures. Chocolate cake layer -1 stick butter, melted -3/4 c water -1/4 c cocoa powder -1/2 c…
Toasted Brie and Nutella Croissants with Red Wine Cherry Compote
This my knock off of a dessert at a local restaurant. One of our friends requested that I attempt this dish for his birthday. This was such a fun, delicious,…
Mexican Street Corn Salad
This is such a yummy, summery side dish. You get all the flavors of Mexican street corn, but none of the gunk stuck in your teeth. This is my go…
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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