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Spinach Dip
I can’t claim this recipe as my own, it’s basically the generic recipe on the back of any vegetable soup mix packet, although I do reduce the mayo and sour…
BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
This is one of Jeremy’s favorite dinners and is my favorite way to use up extra chicken we have on hand. Sometimes I add caramelized onions, chopped jalapenos or diced…
Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Apricots
Serve this salad with crackers, on croissants, or in lettuce wraps for a light lunch or dinner. -2 c cooked chicken, shredded -1/3 c mayo or yogurt -1 Tbsp dijon…
Slow Cooker or Pressure Cooker Mexican Chicken
This meat is super versatile. We use it to make burrito bowls, chicken tacos, taco salads, enchilada filling, nachos, quesadillas etc. To make this #dinnerdoneby9am I throw everything in the…
Jambalaya Pasta
-1 lb penne, cooked to al dente -2 Tbsp olive oil, divided -2 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces -1 package andioulle sausage, sliced -1 yellow onion, diced -1…
Oriental Pasta Salad
Bagged cole slaw mix could be substituted for the cabbages and carrot. Cilantro and/ or bean sprouts would also be great in this salad, but I didn’t have any on…
Sesame Noodles
These can be a great side to your favorite meat main dish, or you could toss in edamame, sugar snap peas or blanched broccoli for a vegan main dish. To…
Southwestern Salad with Mexi-Ranch Dressing
This salad was an impromptu throw together of leftover ingredients from our burrito bowls this weekend. I really enjoyed it and would definitely make it again. It was a nice…
Mexican Lasagna
Any ground meat would work just fine in here though, or even some cooked, shredded chicken. Serve this with hot sauce, sour cream, salsa and guacamole for topping. To make…
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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