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Make-Ahead & Meal Prep

This kale quinoa salad is a healthy and hearty salad that stores well in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep days. You'll love the crunchy walnuts and sweet, chewy cranberries! Get the salad recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Kale Quinoa Salad with Walnuts, Cranberries, and Feta
January 16, 2017
Pepperoni, sauce, and cheese sandwiched between soft rolls and baked -- these pepperoni pizza sliders will be the hit of your party! Get the fun game day recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Pizza Sliders Recipe (Pepperoni Pizza)
January 11, 2017
This kale salad with avocado has a great southwestern twist and is full of flavor and bright green hues. Salads don't have to be boring! Get the kale salad recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Kale Salad with Avocado and Cumin Lime Dressing
January 9, 2017
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!
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
Overhead of skillet gnocchi with tomatoes and mozzarella, garnished with chopped parsley.

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
Chicken soup in blue mug with spoon on wood slice.

Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken Soup with Quinoa
November 7, 2016
Sandwich on wooden board.

Slow Cooker Barbecue Pulled Chicken – Cranberry Sherry BBQ Sauce
October 21, 2016
Baked casserole in blue baking dish, with spoon lifting out a serving.

One Dish Italian Chicken and Rice Bake
October 17, 2016
Closeup of salad in tortilla boat on black background.

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

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