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    Everyday Meals for Everyday People

    Here you’ll find easy, approachable recipes for the everyday home cook, that’s you!

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    Hi! I’m Laney,

    Welcome to Life is but a Dish! I create easy, approachable recipes for the everyday home cook. Behind every recipe, photo and blog post is me – just an everyday mom, home cook and girl who’s obsessed with food. Let me tell you a little bit about what makes me, me!

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    What’s for Dinner

    All of our dinner recipes.

    • How to Grill Filet Mignon
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    Quick & Easy

    Needing something delicious but fast and approachable? These recipes are just for you!

    • Summer Fattoush Salad
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    Gluten Free Recipes

    The best gluten free recipes!

    • Simple Homemade Taco Seasoning (Mild)
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    Our favorite recipes for this season.

    • Grilled Veggie Platter
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    Recipe Roundups

    Roundups of our favorite recipes for any meal and all occasions.

    • 8 Fall Slow Cooker Recipes (Easy & Delicious!)
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    • 10 Recipes That Make Great Leftovers
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    About me

    Welcome to Life is but a Dish! I create easy, approachable recipes for the everyday home cook. Behind every recipe, photo and blog post is me – just an everyday mom, home cook and girl who’s obsessed with food. Let me tell you a little bit about what makes me, me!

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    Pesto is the besto eggies! Pesto is the besto eggies!
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    Shrimp Tacos from the beach! Shrimp Tacos from the beach!
    10-Minute Basil Pistachio Pesto 🌱 To a blende 10-Minute Basil Pistachio Pesto 🌱 

To a blender or food processor add:

✅ Basil
✅ Garlic
✅ Pistachios 
✅ Garlic
✅ Parmesan 
✅ Salt
✅ Pepper
✅ Olive oil 
✅ Lemon

Pesto is the besto.

Full recipe on www.lifeisbutadish.com
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