Peppercorn-Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Gremolata

This wonderfully light meal is perfect for your next summer meal al fresco. It comes together in a snap and is chalked full of flavor. Pair with roasted potatoes and grilled asparagus and your favorite medium-bodied red wine.

Gluten Free, Paleo, DinnerSusie LaneMay 15, 2023beef, summer, spring

Lentil and Sweet Potato Stew

This hearty stew is sure to keep you warm during the cold winter months. Full of warm spices, it will reheat perfectly. It makes a wonderful meal served with your favorite crusty artisan bread.

Dinner, Gluten Free, LunchSusie LaneJanuary 4, 2023Vegetarian, vegan

Maple Roasted Chicken with Acorn Squash

A delicious combination of warm spices and seasonings. Perfect as a fall meal. Serve with your favorite crisp rosé or pinot noir.

Dinner, Paleo, Gluten FreeSusie LaneDecember 29, 2022fall, winter, chicken, squash

Italian Pot Roast

Give your weekday pot roast a new flare with this Italian-inspired recipe.

Dinner, Gluten Free, PaleoSusie LaneDecember 28, 2022beef, winter, fall

Thai Pepper Basil Chicken and Rice

This is the perfect dish to enjoy any season of the year. Full of rich Thai-inspired flavors, this one knocks it out of the park.

Dairy Free, Dinner, Family Friendly, Gluten FreeSusie LaneAugust 20, 2022chicken, basil, stir fry, healthy, weeknight meal

Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

Whether you’ve got guests coming to town or you are looking for a leisurely weekend breakfast, this versatile breakfast casserole is just the ticket!

Breakfast/Brunch, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Family Friendly, Whole30Susie LaneSeptember 26, 2021eggs, bell peppers

Cilantro Lime Chicken Fajitas

A customer and family favorite, these fajitas will become your go-to preparation for Friday Fajitas. The marinade helps keep the chicken full of flavor and the peppers and onions are the perfect accomapniment.

Family Friendly, DinnerSusie LaneSeptember 25, 2021chicken, bell peppers, tortillas, lime, Mexican

Carne Asada with Lime Crema

Carne Asada, a traditional Mexican main dish, it can be served with rice or in tortillas, such as I have done in this recipe. Carne Asada Tacos are probably one of all-time favorite things.

Dinner, Slow CookerSusie LaneSeptember 29, 2020beef, tacos, MexicanComment

Zucchini Muffins

A great way to use up all of that zucchini from your garden and a super fun recipe to try with your kids. They won't even know they are eating a vegetable.

Family Friendly, Breakfast/Brunch, DessertSusie LaneSeptember 26, 2020zucchini, muffin, quick breadComment

Seattle-Style Seafood Boil

Nothing says summer in the Pacific Northwest more than having friends over or going to a local beach enjoying freshly caught seafood. Add a crisp Pinot Gris (my favorite right now is King Estate - Willamette Valley) and you have a winning dinner.

DinnerSusie LaneSeptember 12, 2020seafood, clam, mussels, corn, potatoesComment

Orzo Salad with Dill, Tomatoes and Feta

During the summertime, I am on the hunt for a good pasta salad recipe. Pasta salads are versatile, can work as a side dish or a main entree, and work really well as leftovers for lunch.

Family Friendly, Lunch, Salads & SidesSusie LaneAugust 20, 2020orzo, tomato, dill, feta, pasta, saladComment

REVIEW - Thai Basil Beef with Peanut Salsa - Half Baked Harvest, Super Simple

I have been branching out the last couple of weeks and trying new recipes from my cookbooks. If you know me at all, you know that I’m not much of a recipe following type of gal, but rather one who cooks from method and throws things in for good measure.

Dinner, Family FriendlySusie LaneJune 15, 2020rice noodles, beef, peanutComment

Polka Dot Squares

I remember as a kid, my grandmother very commonly had a pan of these little goodies on her counter. She had gotten the recipe from her mother, and they have been passed down in our family since.

DessertSusie LaneMarch 11, 2019chocolate chips, butter, sugar, bakingComment

Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

How many times have you made hard boiled eggs, only to have the peels stick or over cook them so you have a dark grey ring around the yolk?

Breakfast/Brunch, Instant Pot, Paleo, Whole30, Weight WatchersSusie LaneMarch 11, 2019eggsComment

Chicken Meatballs and Tomato Sauce

Looking for something to do with that ground chicken (or turkey) in your fridge? Here’s a great recipe that can have dinner on the table in about 30 minutes.

Chicken with Quinoa, Spinach and Roasted Tomatoes

We eat a lot of quinoa in our house. This dish is not only easy to pull together, it’s beautiful and healthy too! I would suggest even “fancy” enough for dinner guests.

Dairy Free, Dinner, Family FriendlySusie LaneMarch 1, 2019chicken, quinoa, spinach, cherry tomatoes, basil, onionComment

Smoked Salmon Canapés

I bring these tasty canapés to parties a lot and they go over really well. They’re fairly easy to put together, don’t have a lot of ingredient yet are beautiful to look at.

Appetizers + BeveragesSusie LaneFebruary 28, 2019salmon, cucumberComment

Easy Black Bean Soup

This soup comes together in a snap. Perfect for those cold winter days when you need warming from the inside out.

Diablo Shrimp Tacos with Slaw

Looking for a little heat in your tacos? These shrimp diablo tacos fit the bill. Plump tender jumbo shrimp with a zesty cabbage slaw.

Dinner, Gluten FreeSusie LaneFebruary 28, 2019shrimp, tacos, lime, cilantro, cabbage, jalapenos, queso fresco, diabloComment

Curried Chicken, Rice, Grape and Cashew Salad

I picked up this recipe from my first drill team coach in high school, Carol Johnson. It’s been a staple in my recipe collection and was also a favorite at my meal delivery business.

Lunch, Gluten Free, Breakfast/Brunch, Salads & SidesSusie LaneFebruary 28, 2019chicken, celery, grapes, curry, cashews, white rice, mayonaiseComment