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Shrimp Creole
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I make the tomato base in the morning (all but adding the shrimp), refrigerate all day, then reheat, make rice and add the shrimp just prior…
Sesame Chicken
This is my healthier version of the traditional fried Chinese food favorite. The sauce is thick and sweet with a touch of spice. I omitted the frying to save calories….
White Chicken Enchiladas
You can use regular jack cheese, instead of pepper jack, if you like your food mild. I cook the chicken in my slow cooker for this and then shred using…
Stuffed Shells
-1 box jumbo shells, cooked to al dente -16 oz part-skim ricotta cheese -16 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded -1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, shredded -1 (32 oz) bag frozen…
Shrimp and Grits Casserole
This dish is so quick and easy to throw together. I like to prepare it in the morning following all of the steps except for baking, then refrigerate all day and…
Pumpkin Pasta
This is one of my favorite Fall dishes. I serve it with, or without, the turkey sausage and like it both ways. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the…
Zuppa Toscana
This is my absolute favorite soup. It’s hearty and filling, nutritious and a little lighter than the classic since I use turkey sausage and have reduced the standard amounts of…
Palak Paneer
Palak Paneer has been my favorite Indian dish since I was a young girl. You might be able to find paneer at an ethnic market, but if not, I like…
Curried Chicken Pasta Salad
To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I fully prepare the salad in the morning, refrigerate all day, then serve at dinner time. -2 c cooked chicken, shredded or diced -1 c mayo…
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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