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Make-Ahead & Meal Prep

Switch up your pesto game with this arugula pesto. It's great on pasta, pizza, and so much more!  Get the pesto recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Arugula Pesto Recipe – Nut Free
July 31, 2017
Fresh and flavorful, this bruschetta orzo pasta salad is going to be a summertime favorite! Bonus: No mayo or yogurt so it's great for warm-weather picnics. Get the easy summer pasta salad recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Bruschetta Orzo Pasta Salad – with Video
July 24, 2017
Spinach Balls are great hot out of the oven but are also great as they cool to room temperature, making them a perfect appetizer! Always a huge hit! Get the healthier version of this appetizer recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Spinach Balls Appetizer Recipe – WHOLE WHEAT!
June 26, 2017
Whipped feta with lemon and dill is the perfect summer spread! Classy and sophisticated with the bright flavors of lemon, it's perfect spread on a crisp slice of French bread! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Whipped Feta with Lemon and Dill
June 14, 2017
Learning how to pickle red onions is SO easy - it only takes five minutes! You'll love having a jar in your fridge for tacos, avocado toast, and more! Get the EASY method on RachelCooks.com!

Pickled Red Onions – Easy, Quick, 5 minutes hands on! | with video
June 12, 2017
This Moroccan Carrot Noodle Salad with Chickpeas, Feta and Walnuts is flavorful, full of nutrients, and hearty enough to be a full meal! You're going to love this one! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Moroccan Carrot Noodle Salad with Chickpeas and Walnuts
June 7, 2017

Zucchini Rice Casserole (Brown Rice!)
May 31, 2017
These vegetable cream cheese roll ups are full of crisp vegetables, flavorful herbs, and smooth cream cheese. They make a great lunch or snack thanks to extra protein in the wrap! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Vegetable Cream Cheese Roll Ups (Extra Protein!)
May 22, 2017

Instant Pot Boiled Eggs – Pressure Cooker Recipe
May 17, 2017
Ditch the packet! Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix is so easy to make at home and great to have on hand for when you get that ranch craving! It's versatile and so much better for you! Get the DIY Seasoning Mix on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix (Buttermilk)
May 10, 2017
Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread with Walnuts is a hearty and healthy bread - great for breakfast or snacking! The recipe makes two loaves and freezes great! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Whole Wheat Applesauce Bread with Walnuts – with video
May 1, 2017

Green Chile Chicken Quinoa Casserole
April 3, 2017
Creamy, flavorful, and healthy, this Chicken Tuscan Pasta Bake is perfect to eat right away or to prep ahead and freeze for another day. Great for sharing with people in need of a meal, too! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chicken Tuscan Pasta Bake – Freezer Friendly
March 31, 2017
The flavors of Chai in a chia seed pudding recipe....chai chia! Say that 10 times fast! Or just make this flavorful, healthy, sweet treat. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chai Spiced Chia Seed Pudding Recipe
March 29, 2017
Chicken and black beans make this Southwestern Quinoa Bowl an incredibly filling and healthy lunch or dinner. It's ideal if you do meal prepping! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Southwestern Quinoa Bowl with Chicken
March 20, 2017
Creamy and flavorful, this green chile macaroni and cheese will change the way you think about macaroni and cheese! There's no need to make a roux, so it's one of the easiest things you can make, too! Get the easy vegetarian recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Green Chile Mac and Cheese Recipe
March 13, 2017
Filling and flavorful, healthy chicken salad with walnuts and grapes is just the thing you're looking for at lunch. Great on a lettuce wrap or tortilla! Get the healthy lunch recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Healthy Chicken Salad with Walnuts and Grapes – with video!
March 6, 2017
Meal prepping at its best, this easy apple cinnamon baked oatmeal recipe tastes great all week long! One of the best ways to enjoy it is with a dollop of yogurt on top! Get the easy and healthy breakfast recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal Recipe
March 1, 2017
This quinoa bowl recipe is perfect for meal prep days - you'll love lunching on this all week! The roasted tomatoes are more flavorful than you'd believe! So great for meal-prepping! Get the easy and healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Quinoa Bowl Recipe with Roasted Tomatoes, Ricotta and Balsamic
February 27, 2017
This egg white casserole with sweet potato crust is the perfect make-ahead breakfast! Packed with protein and vegetables, it will keep you full all morning long! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Egg White Casserole with Sweet Potato Crust – with VIDEO
February 22, 2017
Filling and flavorful, this roasted vegetable wrap is perfect for Meatless Monday or any day! Prep the vegetables on the weekend to make it even easier. Get the easy vegetarian recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Roasted Vegetable Wrap with Feta and Pesto
January 25, 2017
Looking for a filling and nutritious breakfast but slightly bored with oatmeal? You'll love this protein-packed breakfast quinoa! Have fun with toppings! Get the healthy breakfast recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Breakfast Quinoa with Chia and Cinnamon
January 23, 2017
If you’re looking for a healthy and easy to make vegetarian meal that will still fill you up and leave you feeling satisfied, look no further. This lemon dill chickpea salad recipe is just what you need. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chickpea Salad Recipe with Yogurt, Dill and Lemon | with video
January 20, 2017

Turkey Quinoa Chili (under 400 calories!)
January 18, 2017

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