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Rosemary Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
This is my go to pizza crust that we’ve been eating at least once a week for more than 7 years. Our staple is red sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni and…
Taco Meat
This is my go to recipe for taco meat. You could use ground turkey or shredded cooked chicken in place of the beef and keep the seasonings as is. This…
Chicken Noodle Soup
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the soup in the morning leaving out the noodles, refrigerate all day, then bring to a simmer and add noodles just before serving….
Black Beans, Corn, and Rice Casserole
This is the perfect side dish for a Mexican or Southwestern meal. Or you could make it a main dish by adding cooked chicken into the mix. To make this…
Spinach Balls
These are a great appetizer but our kids love them so much that I serve them as dinner sometimes- figuring they at least have all the food groups in one…
Pumpkin Gingersnap Cookies
These are our absolute favorite cookies. They are soft, spicy and scream of Fall, yet you’ll want to enjoy them all year round, because they are SO good! This recipe…
Sweet and Spicy Nuts
This combination of spicy, sweet and the depth of flavor from the rosemary and curry is perfection. I serve these as an appetizer and also package them up to give…
Meatloaf
This is comfort food at its best. Serve with mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower for a classic comfort food meal that warms your body and soul. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am…
Spicy Chicken Enchiladas
This is my (slightly modified) version of my friend Crystin’s chicken enchiladas. My go to method for cooking and shredding the chicken is to cook chicken breasts in the slow…
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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