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5 ingredients or less

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 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 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 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
Image of a bowl of cinnamon applesauce, shot from above.

Instant Pot Applesauce Recipe
October 25, 2019
Image of lemon flavor pudding with a spoon inserted.

Lemon Pudding Recipe – 3 Ingredients!
October 9, 2019
Image of vibrant green beans in a black cast iron skillet, sprinkled with garlic, onion, and bacon. Lemon wedges are used for garnish.

Green Beans with Bacon, Garlic, and Onion
September 4, 2019
Image of layered strawberry and vanilla ice cream terrine topped with roasted strawberries. Arranged on a white rectangular plate.

Ice Cream Terrine with Roasted Strawberries
July 30, 2019
This quick pickled radish recipe makes the best pickled radishes in only about 10 minutes hands-on time! They're great on tacos, avocado toast, pulled pork, and more! 

Quick Pickled Radish Recipe – How to Pickle Radishes
May 15, 2019
This flavorful and easy baked salmon with lemon and chives is a taste of summer! It is the perfect use for those chives in your garden! 

Easy Baked Salmon with Lemon and Chives
May 13, 2019
This easy five ingredient baked salmon is going to be your weeknight go-to salmon recipe. The glaze is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Try it tonight!

Baked Salmon with Maple Mustard Glaze (5 ingredient recipe)
March 18, 2019
These crockpot meatballs only require 5 ingredients and are always the hit of any party. Let your slow cooker do the work on this recipe - the result is delicious!

Crockpot Meatballs with Cherry Bourbon Sauce
March 11, 2019
image of chicken topped with cheese and pepperoni in a baking dish

Pizza Chicken – One pan, 5 ingredients!
January 9, 2019
Fragrant, flavorful rosemary roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish for nearly any meal. They're great at breakfast too! 

Rosemary Roasted Potatoes – Crispy and Delicious!
December 17, 2018
Black non stick skillet with glazed sliced carrots.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Bourbon – with video
October 29, 2018
Two salmon fillets on a plate, sprinkled with bright green scallions.

Best Grilled Salmon Recipe and Marinade
August 20, 2018
This grilled pineapple with caramel toffee crunch ice cream is the perfect simple summer dessert. Everyone loves it, you can make it in about 10 minutes, and it cooks on the grill so you don't have to heat up the house! 

Grilled Pineapple with Caramel Toffee Crunch Ice Cream
July 23, 2018
image of homemade french onion dip surrounded by chips

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe – Healthy | with VIDEO
June 18, 2018
Instant Pot Jasmine Rice is fluffy, perfect, and so easy to make. You don't need a rice cooker to have the most delicious, perfectly cooked rice for your next stir fry dinner! 

Instant Pot Jasmine Rice Recipe
June 7, 2018
Balsamic Reduction is a simple sauce that can elevate a dish to the next level, and it's so easy to make at home! It only takes one ingredient and just a little time to create this sweet, tangy, syrupy sauce. 

Balsamic Reduction – How to Make Balsamic Glaze | with video
May 24, 2018
An easy cheese sauce recipe is a must-have in your cooking tool box! Perfect for nachos, baked potatoes, pouring over vegetables, or as a macaroni and cheese base, you're going to love this versatile recipe! 

Easy Cheese Sauce – Microwave or Stovetop
May 14, 2018
cilantro lime instant pot quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa | Plain and Cilantro Lime Recipes
April 23, 2018

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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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