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Restaurant-Inspired Recipes

Welcome! On this site, you'll find flavorful, restaurant-inspired recipes made easy for busy, passionate home cooks.

Spring Recipes

  • A cheesecake factory luau salad made easy for the home cook on a blue background.
    Luau Salad Made Easy (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
  • Overhead shot of a simple arugula salad on a rustic plate with a rustic wooden background.
    Simple Arugula Salad (An Everyday Favorite)
  • A white bowl filled with spinach, strawberries, peas and served with a side of almonds.
    Strawberry Spinach Salad with Toasted Fennel Vinaigrette
  • A bowl full of curried carrot ginger soup with cream and herb
    Carrot and Ginger Soup with Curry (Easy + Nourshing)
  • Pistachio crusted salmon on a green plate and serve with fresh flowering thyme.
    Baked Pistachio Crusted Salmon (Easy + Impressive Dish!)
  • side view of a sweet potato frittata.
    Pesto, Veggie and Sweet Potato Frittata
  • French onion croissant bake in a baking dish with herbs on top.
    Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Croissant Casserole
  • Layered berries and lemon cream in a glass to make a parfait.
    Lemon Cream and Berry Parfaits

Recipes by Category

A bowl full of green salad served with dressing on the side.
A jar full of salad dressing.
Bowl full of soup topped with bacon and cheese.
A plate of chicken served with a salad.
A cut loaf of bread served with butter.

Latest Recipe

Lentil soup in a bowl with a spoon topped with shaved parmesan and parsley.

Better, Hearty and Comforting Lentil Soup (with Bacon)

Suzie J.
January 7, 2026

One of my favorite things about this lentil soup is how vegetable-forward it is while…

Continue Reading Better, Hearty and Comforting Lentil Soup (with Bacon)

Fall Recipes

  • Kale caesar salad in a blue bowl with butternut squash and pumpkin seeds.
    Fall Kale Caesar with Butternut + Crispy Parmesan
  • Homemade maple vinaigrette in a mason jar. Spoon and fresh thyme on the side.
    Homemade Maple Vinaigrette (Better Than Store-Bought!)
  • Salad with smoked chicken, grapes and pecans in a bowl.
    Harvest Salad with Smoked Chicken 
  • Roasted delicata squash served on a platter with pomegranates and pumpkin seeds.
    Autumn Roasted Delicata Squash (Easy Recipe!)
  • Blackened steak sliced on a cutting board with garlic butter.
    Perfect Blackened Steak (With Easy Chef's Tips!)
  • A chicken pot pie in a cast iron skillet with a puff pastry crust.
    Light and Flaky Chicken Pot Pie (Puff Pastry Crust)
  • Up close shot of baked mac and cheese with breadcrumbs.
    BEST Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese (w/Crispy Topping!)
  • Butternut squash risotto in a bowl with fork topped with crispy sage, pine nuts and parmesan cheese.
    Baked Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Sage Brown Butter

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Popular Recipes

  • Flat iron steak on cutting board
    How to Cook the Perfect Flat Iron Steak in Cast Iron
  • A jar of dressing topped with herbs and served with a salad and a lemon
    Easy Restaurant Style Ranch Dressing Recipe (5 minutes)
  • Chicken Wings on baking sheet
    Fall-off-the-bone, Crispy, Baked Chicken Wings
  • Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
    The Ultimate Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe
  • A white dutch oven filled with homemade crushed tomatoes and a wooden spoon showing the texture of the tomatoes.
    Easy Crushed Tomatoes at Home (No Peeling + Freezer Friendly)
  • Crispy Smashed Potatoes
    The Best, Crispy Smashed Fingerling Potatoes
  • Easy chili in a bowl topped with cheddar cheese and green onions.
    Dad's Easy Chili Recipe (With A Classic Secret Ingredient)
  • Cooked Shrimp on a metal plate with a spoon holding a shrimp. Shrimp topped with parsley and lemon.
    How to Cook Pan Seared Shrimp Perfectly Every Time

Main Dishes

  • Crusted pork tenderloin with everything spice sliced on a cutting board with a cream cheese sauce.
    Everything Pork Tenderloin with Scallion Cheese Sauce (Easy + One Pan)
  • baked sheet pan pizza with rustic parchment paper sliced with sausage, onions and chard.
    Sheet Pan Pizza with Sausage, Smoky Gouda & Greens
  • Buffalo chicken meatballs in a skillet with one in a spoon topped with blue cheese and chives.
    Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Honey Garlic Buffalo Sauce
  • Four images of zucchini recipes including a soup, bread, salad and casserole to showcase the versatility of zucchini.
    20+ Delicious Ways to Use Fresh Garden Zucchini
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Hi, I'm Suzie!

I'm the recipe creator, photographer, and official taste tester here! I create everyday recipes inspired by dishes I've had from my favorite restaurants around Sonoma, Napa, and beyond.

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