Life is but a Dish

Get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less! Grab my Dinner in 30 Meal Plan »

Simple recipes for the busy home cook

Here you’ll find delicious, approachable recipes made with simple ingredients that won’t break the bank. Many recipes can be made in 30 minutes or less so you don’t need to spend all day in the kitchen.

Guess what?

Dinner Budget Showdown poster

I was on a cooking competition show…and I WON!!

Watch me Cook with Confidence in a high pressure situation.

What’s for Dinner?

Need dinner inspiration? Check out more main dish recipes →

30 Minute Meals

Need something quick and easy? See more 30 minute recipes →

Most Recent Recipes

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!

Learn more about me →

Salad recipes

Check out all of our salad recipes →

Sheet Pan Meals

Check out all of our sheet pan meals →

Reader favorites

Recipe Collections

Roundups of our favorite recipes for any meal and all occasions. See more recipe collections →