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Spinach and Black Bean Enchiladas
You can use a canned enchilada sauce instead of the homemade if you prefer- it doesn’t save much time, but would save you buying all of the spices if you…
Caprese Baked Eggs
These are individual breakfasts that you can easily bake for one, or several people as needed. -eggs -tomatoes, chopped -shredded mozzarella cheese -salt and pepper -fresh basil, sliced In a…
Sweet and Spicy Sugar Snap Peas
A local restaurant serves a delicious side dish of Thai Sugar Snap peas, but they are also swimming in butter. This is my healthy knock off of their dish. To…
Greek Pasta Salad
Artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and/ or roasted red peppers would all be great in here also. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the salad in the morning without…
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
This is my favorite baked oatmeal yet! (But I do still love my blueberry baked oatmeal and my pumpkin pie baked oatmeal). Baked oatmeal is such a healthy, easy meal that tends…
Broccoli Cheese Soup
I’ve lightened up the classic Broccoli Cheese Soup by eliminating the cream and reducing the amount cheese, yet still keeping enough to give the soup a good flavor. To make…
Pea Pesto
Jeremy thought this was just ok, but Noah and I loved it! It’s a great way to sneak some vegetables in for kids who are picky eaters. You could add…
Buffalo Chicken Dip
I’ve lightened up this classic crowd pleasing dip by reducing the cheeses and ranch and serving it with vegetables in addition to the crackers. I’ve used canned chicken, a rotisserie…
Chicken Pavlava (African Peanut Stew)
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I cook everything but don’t add the spinach, refrigerate all day. Then reheat and cook rice just prior to serving and stir the spinach in at…
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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