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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 buffalo cauliflower "wings."

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
March 27, 2020
Vegetarian meals are good for you, whether it's a lifestyle or just a Meatless Monday kind of thing.

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers – Southwestern
March 23, 2020
Hearty and healthy, this lentil soup recipe is loaded with flavorful veggies and pasta. Lentil soup is a satisfying, meatless entree you can serve in under an hour.

Lentil Soup Recipe with Pasta
March 20, 2020
Image of a turkey slider being lifted out of the pan on a large spatula.

Turkey Sliders – Rachel Sandwich Sliders
March 18, 2020
Image of a cake stand topped with a stack of rice krispie treats.

The Best Rice Krispies Treats
March 16, 2020
Image of pot roast piled on top of mashed potatoes. Carrots also pictured.

Instant Pot Pot Roast Recipe
March 13, 2020
Overhead image of homemade thousand island dressing in a small jar with a little white spoon in it. Jar is placed on a wooden surface with a blue and white towel.

Homemade Thousand Island Dressing
March 11, 2020
Image of chicken and dumplings with a dumpling cut in half to show inside texture.

Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
March 6, 2020

15 Healthy Sheet Pan Meals
March 5, 2020
Image of roasted cauliflower topped with an assortment of southwestern flavors: pickled red onions, tomatoes, cabbage, avocado, black beans, and shredded cheese.

The Best Cauliflower Nachos
March 4, 2020
Image of southwestern ranch dip made with jalapeno and green chiles.

Jalapeño Ranch Dip (or dressing)
March 2, 2020
Image of a square white plate with 5 french toast sticks on it, sprinkled with powdered sugar. Also pictured is a small glass bowl of maple syrup.

Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
February 28, 2020
Image of a large pot of homemade spaghetti sauce with a spoon in it. It is garnished with lots of chopped fresh parsley.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
February 26, 2020
Image of a giant bowl of spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Baked Turkey Meatballs
February 24, 2020
Image of air fryer french fries, taken from above. Two small metal cups of ketchup are also pictured.

Air Fryer French Fries – so crispy!
February 19, 2020
Image of french fries with delicious light-orange fry sauce made with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, and apple cider vinegar.

Fry Sauce – Easy French Fry Dipping Sauce
February 17, 2020
Close up image of fish tacos with colorful toppings.

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe with Blood Orange Salsa
February 14, 2020
Image of granola in a jar.

Savory Granola (nut-free recipe)
February 7, 2020
Image of cooked pinto beans made from dried beans using an instant pot.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (no soaking needed!)
February 3, 2020
Image of mexicali dip in a black bowl with two handles. Dip is surrounded by chips on a tray.

Mexicali Dip Recipe
January 29, 2020
Image of pressure cooker broccoli cheddar soup in white bowls.

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
January 27, 2020
image of healthy egg salad on wheat bread

Egg Salad Recipe – with Healthy Option
January 24, 2020
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

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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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