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Make-Ahead & Meal Prep

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
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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
Ring of spaghetti squash, strands being pulled out with a fork.

How To Cook Spaghetti Squash – 5 EASY Methods
February 26, 2018
Small red bowl containing shredded chicken garnished with sliced green onions.

Instant Pot Shredded Chicken – 2 Ingredients, 4 Variations
February 19, 2018
This egg white frittata is loaded with the great flavors of green chiles, scallions, cheese, and spinach. It's a healthy vegetarian start to your day and it's packed with protein! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Egg White Frittata with Green Chiles and Spinach – Healthy & Vegetarian
January 8, 2018
French toast skewers sprinkled with powdered sugar, with maple syrup on the side

Chai French Toast Skewers – can be made ahead!
December 13, 2017
Once you learn how to make croutons, you'll never ever go back to buying store bought croutons! Homemade croutons are unbelievably easy to make and taste so much better than the dry kind you buy from the store.

How to Make Croutons – the best ever! (with video)
December 8, 2017
This gingerbread butter recipe will transform any pancake, waffle, or slice of toast into a festive holiday treat! And it's SO easy to make! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com

Gingerbread Butter Recipe – Perfect for the Holidays!
December 4, 2017
Roasted whole carrots not only offer a stunningly gorgeous presentation, but also come with the bonus that you don't need to chop anything! Get the easy method on RachelCooks.com!

How to Make Roasted Whole Carrots – Easy Method
November 29, 2017
With no boiling or draining of the potatoes required, these brown butter slow cooker mashed potatoes are going to become a quick favorite -- especially on those days when you want to free up oven space!  Get the easy slow cooker recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Brown Butter Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
November 21, 2017
Creamy and sweet, these vanilla bean mashed sweet potatoes taste like dessert! They're so easy to make and will become a quick favorite! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Vanilla Bean Mashed Sweet Potatoes
November 8, 2017
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes might be your new favorite way to make sweet potatoes. They're ready in about 30 minutes (including pressure release!) and they come out silky smooth every time. Get the method on RachelCooks.com!

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes – Perfect Every Time!
November 6, 2017
Can you think of a better way to start your day than with a decadent chocolate muffin with ribbons of cream cheese running through it? These chocolate cream cheese muffins make for happy, happy mornings! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Chocolate Cream Cheese Muffins (50% Whole Wheat)
October 26, 2017
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes – Southwestern Style
October 18, 2017
These Greek Cucumber Noodle Bowls with Turkey Meatballs are a fun and filling healthy lunch. Healthy eating doesn't have to be boring! Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Greek Cucumber Noodle Bowls with Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
August 30, 2017
These Greek Meatballs are healthy and gluten-free, making them perfect for meal prep, but they're also great for parties. Pair them with some tzatziki sauce and you're good to go! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Greek Meatballs – healthy & gluten-free
August 28, 2017
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

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