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Overhead view of Brussels sprouts salad on a large platter.

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Grapes & Parmesan
November 17, 2020
Overhead view of pecan pie with cranberries, surrounded by individual ingredients.

Cranberry Pecan Pie – the perfect twist on pecan pie!
November 16, 2020
An iced drink in a copper cup, garnished with apple, mint leaves, and a cinnamon stick

Apple Cider Mule (Fall Moscow Mule)
November 12, 2020
Overhead view of apple cake on plates.

Apple Spice Cake with Bourbon Glaze
November 4, 2020
Ginger spiced hot chocolate in a mug with whipped cream and garnishes.

Ginger Spiced Hot Chocolate – Easy Microwave Recipe!
October 30, 2020
Pork tacos on a plate with cilantro, avocados, and pickled red onions.

Slow Cooker Pork Tacos
October 19, 2020
Pumpkin poke cake being scooped out of a baking dish.

Pumpkin Poke Cake (with real pumpkin!)
October 7, 2020
Overhead view of two bowls of creamy chicken chile relleno soup.

Chile Relleno Soup with Chicken
September 21, 2020
Three long stem wine glasses filled with frozen sangria, and topped with a fresh strawberry and orange slice. A paper straw is in each glass.

Frozen Sangria Slushie Recipe
September 4, 2020
Overhead view of vinegar coleslaw in a bowl with a spoon in it. A small bowl of sliced green onions is also pictured, as well as a blue and white checkered cloth.

Vinegar Coleslaw (no mayonnaise)
August 5, 2020
Close up partial view of a bowl of pasta salad with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, red onion, and fresh basil.

The Best Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
July 31, 2020
Overhead view of a pitcher and two glasses of a pink beverage on ice.

Watermelon Lemonade with Mint (with Cocktail option!)
July 27, 2020
Frozen Rosé wine blended with strawberries in a stemmed glass, garnished with strawberries.

Frosé Recipe – the best frozen Rosé
July 6, 2020
Overhead view of a plate of zucchini slices that have been grilled.

Best Grilled Zucchini – easy technique!
July 1, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of diced potatoes, celery, onion, bacon, and boiled eggs tossed in a creamy light yellow dressing with flecks of green.

The Best Potato Salad Recipe (easy & creamy!)
June 26, 2020
Overhead view of two grilled kabobs on a plate, with shrimp and fresh pineapple. They are served with white rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple
June 24, 2020
Carnitas on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo.

Instant Pot Carnitas – perfect every time!
June 19, 2020
Close up overhead view of a bowl of chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, and a lime slice. A white spoon is inserted into the mixture.

The Best Pico de Gallo – easy recipe
June 17, 2020
White queso dip in a black skillet, with a black spoon. Queso is studded with green poblano peppers and fresh cilantro, and placed next to tortilla chips.

Poblano Queso Dip – delicious & creamy!
June 10, 2020
Colorful shrimp fajitas on a sheet pan with tortillas, limes, jalapeno, and cilantro.

Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
May 4, 2020
Pickle and ham roll ups.

Pickle Roll Ups with Ham (Pinwheels)
April 24, 2020
Image of pickled asparagus in a jar, photographed from above, showing the flowery ends of the asparagus spears.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe – 10 minutes hands-on!
April 20, 2020
Image of two bowls of frijoles borrachos, both garnished with fresh cilantro.

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
April 15, 2020
Image of buffalo cauliflower "wings."

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
March 27, 2020

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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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