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Avocado Chicken Salad
I like to eat this plain from the bowl but it’s great on a sandwich, with crackers, in a tortilla wrap or on a bed of lettuce. This is a…
Gyros with Tzatziki Sauce
This is one of my favorite dinners and by using lean beef this is so much better for you than the takeout version. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I make the…
Cilantro Pesto Pasta
For a long time I’ve been wanting to try Rachael Ray’s cilantro pesto pasta. I used her recipe as a starting point, but reduced the oil, omitted the pasta water, changed…
Thai Chicken Pizza
This is my absolute favorite pizza- it is loaded with so much flavor and texture. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I mix the chicken with the sauce, prep all the veggies…
Ratatouille (Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker)
Ratatouille is a classic French dish of stewed vegetables. My version is super simple since it cooks in the slow cooker or pressure cooker you have your hands free to…
Wonton Soup
When I get sick I don’t crave the traditional chicken noodle soup like most people. I tend to crave Wonton, Egg Drop, or Hot and Sour Soup. I’ve always been…
Applesauce Muffins
We love these muffins. The applesauce and spices remind me of Fall, and the whole wheat flour gives them a hearty crumb. I like these muffins best cold, so I…
Pumpkin Oat Muffins
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe, with a few of my adjustments (adding whole wheat flour and replacing 1/2 the butter with yogurt). I list the chocolate chips as optional, but…
Spaghetti Carbonara
This combination of pasta, eggs, cheese and bacon is simple, elegant, flavorful and crowd pleasing. I’ve added peas and/ or mushrooms when I wanted more nutrition, used regular or whole…
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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