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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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Crispy potatoes in a blue-rimmed white bowl, with a spoon in the bowl.

Air Fryer Potatoes – crispy with hardly any oil!
September 11, 2020
Overhead view of a colorful chopped salad on a grey plate. Salad includes bbq grilled chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, corn and more!

Southwestern BBQ Chicken Salad (best chopped salad!)
September 9, 2020
Close up view of a green leaf lettuce salad with seasoned shrimp, mango, avocado, red onion, and a flavorful fresh vinaigrette with cilantro.

Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado
September 2, 2020
Overhead view of vegetarian orzo in a cast iron skillet, topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

One Pot Vegetarian Orzo with Sundried Tomatoes
August 31, 2020
Overhead view of a jar of homemade caesar salad dressing, and a partially visible bowl of caesar salad.

Healthy Caesar Dressing Recipe
August 28, 2020
Overhead view of grilled pork, apple, and onion kabobs on a round wooden cutting board. A light orange sauce is also pictured in a small white bowl.

Grilled Pork Kabobs with Apples
August 26, 2020
Close up overhead view of chicken corn chowder, in a two-handled bowl, with a spoon.

Chicken Corn Chowder (healthy!)
August 24, 2020
Overhead view of a jar of dark red cherry bbq sauce made with chipotle chiles. A wooden handled brush is inserted into the jar of sauce.

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce – sweet & spicy perfection!
August 17, 2020
Three cooked salmon fillets on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Salmon is topped with lemon and black pepper.

Slow Roasted Salmon with Lemon Pepper
August 14, 2020
Overhead view of a panzanella salad on a large white and blue platter. Salad includes chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, red onion, torn bread, and capers.

Panzanella Salad Recipe – perfect summer salad!
August 10, 2020
Overhead view of vinegar coleslaw in a bowl with a spoon in it. A small bowl of sliced green onions is also pictured, as well as a blue and white checkered cloth.

Vinegar Coleslaw (no mayonnaise)
August 5, 2020
Sliced zucchini bread on a wooden surface. The top slice has a dab of butter on it.

Healthy Zucchini Bread – whole wheat
August 3, 2020
Overhead view of a pitcher and two glasses of a pink beverage on ice.

Watermelon Lemonade with Mint (with Cocktail option!)
July 27, 2020
A pound and a half of baby potatoes, partially wrapped in foil. Specks of rosemary are pictured, as well as a blue and white linen.

Grilled Rosemary Potatoes – easy side dish
July 17, 2020
Cooked salmon fillet on a grey-toned plate with cooked asparagus spears. The salmon is being flaked with a fork.

Air Fryer Salmon – easy and delicious!
July 15, 2020
Overhead view of a white plate filled with white rice, chicken, sugar snap peas, carrots, and red onions in stir fry form. It is garnished with fresh basil ribbons.

Chicken Stir-Fry with Ginger and Basil
July 13, 2020
Foil-wrapped salmon that has been topped with chives and garlic, being flaked with a fork.

Grilled Salmon in Foil with Garlic Butter
July 10, 2020
Overhead view of rice in an instant pot pressure cooker with a wooden spoon stuck into it.

Instant Pot White Rice – perfect every time!
July 8, 2020
Overhead view of a plate of zucchini slices that have been grilled.

Best Grilled Zucchini – easy technique!
July 1, 2020
Large glass jar of green beans, dill, a clove of garlic, spices, and pickling liquid. Additional dill and garlic are pictured in the background on a wooden surface.

Pickled Green Beans – make them your own!
June 29, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of diced potatoes, celery, onion, bacon, and boiled eggs tossed in a creamy light yellow dressing with flecks of green.

The Best Potato Salad Recipe (easy & creamy!)
June 26, 2020
Ice cream with thick ribbons of fudge swirled in, in a white bowl that looks like an ice cream cone.

Fudge Swirl Ice Cream (no ice cream maker needed!)
June 22, 2020
Carnitas on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo.

Instant Pot Carnitas – perfect every time!
June 19, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, and a lime slice. A white spoon is inserted into the mixture.

The Best Pico de Gallo – easy recipe
June 17, 2020

About Rachel

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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