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Recipes by Ease of Preparation

Cooking wholesome meals for your family doesn’t have to be complicated! 

Here you will find recipes by ease of preparation. Whether you need meal ideas in 30 minutes or less, a No Bake dessert, or Make Ahead Meal Prep Ideas. 

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Image of sheet pan breakfast tostada with lots of southwestern toppings.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Tostadas
January 22, 2020
Image of a jar of freshly homemade salsa verde, shot from above. A wooden spoon is in the jar as well.

How to Make Salsa Verde
January 20, 2020
Image of minestrone soup in an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe
January 17, 2020
Image of a crispy air fryer mozzarella stick being pulled into two ooey, gooey halves.

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – best method!
January 15, 2020
Image of sheet pan honey balsamic chicken and vegetables (tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, onions, mushrooms), served with rice and garnished with parsley.

Sheet Pan Honey Balsamic Chicken and Vegetables
January 8, 2020
Image of parmesan baked cod.

Parmesan Baked Cod Recipe with Lemon
January 6, 2020
Image of instant pot steel cut oats topped with brown sugar, cinnamon, and fresh berries.

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats
January 3, 2020
Candied bacon, "pig candy", bacon candy, pork candy, call it what you will, this irresistible treat will have everyone calling for more! This candied bacon recipe is easy to whip up and is a guaranteed favorite!

Candied Bacon Recipe
December 23, 2019
An iconic Brazilian treat, brigadeiros are easy to make creamy fudge balls, perfect for Christmas or any time of the year you crave fudge.

Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
December 20, 2019
Image of ham and cheese sliders being taken out of a pan.

Best Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
December 18, 2019
Image of Oh Henry Bars on a white cake stand with a blue and white linen nearby.

Oh Henry Bars – with nut-free option
December 16, 2019
overhead photograph of beets and goat cheese on crostini

Beet Bruschetta with Orange Tarragon Goat Cheese
December 15, 2019
Image of pea crostini on a black marble serving platter, topped with pancetta and parmesan.

Creamy Pea Crostini with Pancetta
December 14, 2019
Image of butternut squash crostini topped with pomegranate and pepitas.

Butternut Squash Crostini with Ricotta
December 13, 2019
image of wild mushroom crostini with goat cheese, garnished with fresh parsley. Arranged with multiple crostini

Wild Mushroom Crostini with Goat Cheese
December 11, 2019
Image of the best tomato bruschetta recipe in a bowl served with crostini.

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe – How to Make Bruschetta
December 10, 2019
Image of a stack of windmill cookies in front of a carafe of milk. Whole spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves) pictured in the foreground.

Windmill Cookies aka Speculoos Cookies (nut free option)
December 4, 2019
Overnight French toast casserole is a delicious way to prepare breakfast the night before. You'll love this make ahead baked version of French toast, with no messy skillet or griddle to clean. 

Overnight French Toast Casserole
December 2, 2019
Image of a beautiful cranberry margarita in a salt rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge, an orange wedge, and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe
November 25, 2019
Image of baked bacon on a white platter.

Baked Bacon Recipe – How to Bake Bacon Two Ways
November 22, 2019
Image of homemade whipped cream on beaters.

Whipped Cream Recipe – How to Make Whipped Cream
November 18, 2019
Apple cinnamon compote in a cast iron skillet, with a spoon.

Easy Apple Compote with Cinnamon
November 15, 2019
Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your holiday menu!  Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable. 

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots
November 11, 2019
Image of two roasted butternut squash halves.

How to Cook Butternut Squash (4 methods, how to cut, storage guide)
November 8, 2019

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Hi, I'm Rachel! Life can be complicated, cooking shouldn't be! I believe that you can put a delicious, well-balanced meal on the table without stressing or spending hours doing dishes. It's possible, and I'm here to help. Have a seat at my table...let's chat, eat, and have fun!

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