Wonton Soup
When I get sick I don’t crave the traditional chicken noodle soup like most people. I tend to crave Wonton, Egg Drop, or Hot and Sour Soup. I’ve always been…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Slow Cooker Chicken Broth
Homemade broth is a breeze to make in the slow cooker. If you don’t have a whole chicken carcass you can also use 2-3 pounds of chicken bones with the…
Egg Drop Soup
This version of the popular takeout soup is super quick, easy, inexpensive and comforting. -4 cups chicken or vegetable broth -1 Tbsp cornstarch -1 Tbsp soy sauce -1/2 tsp sesame…
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
This is my version of the classic Thai soup, Tom Kha Gai. When I don’t have lemongrass on hand I use 3 drops of lemongrass essential oil stirred 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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