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Make-Ahead & Meal Prep

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
So creamy and satisfying, this carrot ginger soup made with coconut milk will warm you up inside and out, and at 100 calories per serving, you won't have to feel guilty about eating it. 

Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe – Vegan & Whole30
October 23, 2019
Image of a stack of pancakes with homemade pancake mix in the background.

Pancake Mix – with 100% Whole Wheat Option
October 16, 2019
Image of lemon flavor pudding with a spoon inserted.

Lemon Pudding Recipe – 3 Ingredients!
October 9, 2019
Kabocha Squash Mash Image

How to Cook Kabocha Squash – 3 methods!
October 2, 2019
Image of pressure cooker white chili in a black bowl with garnishes.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
September 30, 2019
Pizza, spaghetti, and squash? Sounds unlikely, but wait for the explosion of flavor when you try this surprisingly easy pizza stuffed spaghetti squash!

Pizza Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
September 23, 2019
Image of crockpot glazed carrots in a white slow cooker, with a wooden spoon. Parsley is sprinkled on top.

Crockpot Carrots with Cinnamon Glaze
September 18, 2019
Image of homemade refrigerator dill pickles in a jar. Two jars in the background. Sprigs of dill also pictured.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles – Quick and Easy
September 9, 2019
image of bright and colorful mango slaw, the perfect slaw for fish tacos, in a white bowl with a black spoon. Garnished with a lime.

Mango Slaw – perfect slaw for fish tacos
August 12, 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
overhead image of caprese quinoa bake, sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Wooden spoon and linen next to white baking dish.

Chicken Caprese Quinoa Bake
July 15, 2019
Image of crock pot baked beans in a white slow cooker with a wooden spoon stuck in the middle.

Crock Pot Baked Beans
July 2, 2019
Image of homemade catalina dressing in a glass bottle with a taco salad in the background.

Catalina Dressing Recipe
June 24, 2019
image of homemade french onion dip surrounded by chips

Homemade French Onion Dip Recipe – Healthy | with VIDEO
June 18, 2018
Photo of Onion Soup Mix in a bowl with a green spoon

Homemade Onion Soup Mix Recipe – with video
June 11, 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
cilantro lime instant pot quinoa

Instant Pot Quinoa | Plain and Cilantro Lime Recipes
April 23, 2018
This broccoli tabbouleh with lentils is the perfect lunch! You can make it ahead, it's super filling, and so good for you. It's a fun gluten-free and it has all the flavor of tabbouleh that you know and love. It will become an instant favorite!

Broccoli Tabbouleh Bowl with Lentils
April 16, 2018
image of baked potato cut in half with sour cream and chives

Instant Pot Baked Potatoes – Easy and Perfect Every Time!
March 28, 2018
Chocolate Chip Granola Image with Strawberries and Spoon

Chocolate Chip Granola with Strawberries
March 14, 2018
Learning how to cook spaghetti squash can be a daunting task initially, but with these three easy methods, you'll be an expert in no time at all! Get the low-down on RachelCooks.com!

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash – 5 Methods & Complete Guide – with VIDEO
February 26, 2018

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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