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Make-Ahead & Meal Prep

This skinny dill vegetable dip is a staple in our fridge -- we're hardly ever without it! You won't want to stop snacking on vegetables when you're dipping them in this healthy and low-cal dip.

Dill Vegetable Dip Recipe – Healthy Version! | with video
January 6, 2017
Tired of plain carrots? These roasted carrots with cumin are going to blow your mind with their punch of flavor. A fantastic, unique and healthy side dish. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Roasted Carrots with Cumin Recipe
January 2, 2017
Perfect for parties or a busy weeknight, these turkey enchilada slow cooker meatballs are easy to make, healthy, and so flavorful! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Turkey Enchilada Slow Cooker Meatballs with Cheese
December 28, 2016
A surprising cookie combination full of familiarity with a bit of intrigue. The crispy edges and soft chewy middle make these coffee cookies with clove absolutely irresistible! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Coffee Cookies with Clove – your new favorite!
December 7, 2016
An easy weeknight meal that they whole family will love! This Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken and Tomato Sauce will be a new favorite one-pan meal! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Skillet Gnocchi with Chicken and Tomato Sauce (whole wheat)
December 5, 2016
With all the great taste of tiramisu, but in an easy, fun, dip-able format, this tiramisu dip is going to become an instant party favorite! Get the easy dessert recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Tiramisu Dip Recipe in 10 minutes (with video)
November 30, 2016

Handheld Sweet Potato Casserole without Nuts
November 18, 2016
This slow cooker creamy chicken soup is healthy, hearty, and so very easy to make. You'll love its fall flavors and nutritious ingredients. Get the easy slow cooker recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup with Quinoa
November 7, 2016
You'll want to drink the cranberry sherry barbecue sauce that this chicken is cooked in. This slow cooker barbecue pulled chicken is irresistible! Get the slow cooker recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Chicken – Cranberry Sherry BBQ Sauce
October 21, 2016
Do you think a DELICIOUS, quick, budget-friendly meal is impossible? Well, it's not! This one dish Italian chicken and rice bake is here to save the day.

One Dish Italian Chicken and Rice Bake
October 17, 2016
Mix up your routine with a southwestern twist on a classic chicken salad recipe. You can prep it on the weekend - it's quick, easy and incredibly filling. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Southwest Chicken Salad Recipe – with video
September 26, 2016
These pepperoni pizza tortilla pinwheels make a fun appetizer or school lunch. Your kids will think they have hit the jackpot when they open their lunchbox! Get the easy make-ahead recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Pepperoni Pizza Tortilla Pinwheels
September 7, 2016
A salad so beautiful, you’ll barely want to eat it! But you’ll definitely want to because this southwestern chopped salad is full of flavor thanks to an easy to make dressing and tons of great vegetables. Get the fun mason jar salad recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Southwestern Chopped Salad in Mason Jar
August 22, 2016
One Pot Green Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Kale are a hearty vegetarian meal - easy to make and packed with nutrition and flavor, these are sure to become a favorite! Get the vegetarian recipe on RachelCooks.com!

One Pot Green Lentils with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
August 8, 2016
The perfect salad to keep in your fridge and grab at lunch time, this kale salad with apples and raisins is tangy, tart, sweet and full of flavorful nutrition. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Kale Salad with Apples and Golden Raisins
August 3, 2016
Slow cooker caramelized onions - for those times when you don't want to spend an hour caramelizing them on the stovetop - these cook while you sleep! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
May 23, 2016
Start your day off with chocolate! These chocolate protein pancakes have multiple sources of great protein that will keep you full all morning long. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chocolate Protein Pancakes {in the blender!}
May 4, 2016
This quinoa salad with avocado dressing, pinto beans, red bell pepper, and more is a hearty and filling salad that stores great in the fridge - it's perfect for lunches! Get the healthy and easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Quinoa Salad with Avocado Dressing and Pinto Beans
April 29, 2016
Homemade croutons are so easy to make - these baked, whole grain, 4 ingredient croutons will transform your soups and salads into something completely irresistible. Get the salad topping recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Croutons – 4 ingredients! {baked} – VIDEO
March 28, 2016
Filling, satisfying, and flavorful. This lentil salad recipe with feta, lemon, and parsley is perfect for meal prep days and stores well in the fridge for healthy eating all week. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Lentil Salad Recipe with Feta, Lemon and Parsley
February 17, 2016
This Black Bean Dip Recipe makes a great sandwich spread - comes together in seconds, flavored by taco seasoning and unbelievably creamy thanks to avocado. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Black Bean Dip Recipe – also a great sandwich spread!
February 10, 2016
Start Valentine's Day with a healthy and fun breakfast! This Heart Shaped Strawberry Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe with Chocolate Topping is everything you need to get your day off to a LOVEly start. Get the easy and fun breakfast idea on RachelCooks.com!

Heart Shaped Strawberry Steel Cut Oatmeal Recipe with Chocolate Topping
February 8, 2016
Ever go out to eat just for that irresistible salsa? You won't believe how easy it is to make restaurant style salsa at home. Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Restaurant Style Salsa – the best! (with Video)
February 1, 2016
This kale salad keeps really well in your fridge - great for healthy eating all week! The honey dijon dressing softens the kale perfectly. Get the healthy recipe on RachelCooks.com. Great for weekly meal prep fans!

Kale Salad with Farro and Honey Dijon Dressing
January 20, 2016

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