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…
Watermelon, Cucumber & Feta Salad
This is such a refreshing combination of summer flavors. All of the flavors and textures compliment each other quite nicely. -5 cups watermelon, diced -2 cups cucumber, diced -1/2 cup…
Chai Bars
These are one of our favorites. They aren’t fancy or impressive, and yet, people ask me to make these all. the. time. Think chai tea latte meets a blondie. These…
Bolognese Sauce
This is a quick and easy week night meal, yet has a flair of sophistication and depth of flavor from the wine and cream in the sauce. I like to…
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…
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…
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…
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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