Here you'll find delicious homemade recipes for the home cook. I love teaching you how to make the good stuff, from scratch.
My goal is for you to re-create impressive restaurant worthy dishes at home, and put a little joy back in your kitchen (and your tastebuds) while doing it.
Seafood Recipes
Mouth watering salmon and shrimp recipes for seafood season.
Trending Recipes
The best recipes on the site.
Pasta Recipes From Scratch
Whether you're craving tomato based pasta or creamy pasta sauces, these homemade pasta dishes will not disappoint.
See more pasta recipes →
Cajun & Creole Recipes
This New Orleans native knows a thing or two about the best Louisiana Cajun food. From andouille to the Holy Trinity, these homemade Cajun recipes will have you saying laissez les bons temps rouler.
See more Cajun recipes →
About Lauren
What’s cookin', good lookin'? I am Lauren and I am so happy you've found this site. Here you will find recipes for real. good. food. I focus on high quality ingredients, and the best way to prepare them, to create impressive but approachable homemade recipes. I believe exceptional food doesn’t have to be reserved for restaurants only. Let's get cooking!
Delicious Main Dishes
Decadent and rich, or bold and bright, these main dishes are always serving up big flavors.
See more main dish recipes →
Recent Recipes
Fresh from the kitchen - the latest homemade recipes to hit the blog.
