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Image of southwestern ranch dip made with jalapeno and green chiles.

Jalapeño Ranch Dip (or dressing)
March 2, 2020
Close up image of fish tacos with colorful toppings.

Easy Fish Tacos Recipe with Blood Orange Salsa
February 14, 2020
Image of a short rib on top of a pile of creamy mashed potatoes with brown gravy dripping down them. Everything is garnished with fresh chives.

Instant Pot Short Ribs & Mashed Potatoes (at the same time!)
February 12, 2020
A collection of scrumptious easy chocolate desserts including cakes, pies, ice cream, cookies, and dips. A chocolate lover's dream!

17 Easy Chocolate Desserts
February 6, 2020
Image of flourless chocolate cake, spiced with chipotle chile, with a spoonful of whipped cream. One bite is taken from the end of the slice of cake and is pictured on a spoon.

Flourless Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake
February 5, 2020
Image of cooked pinto beans made from dried beans using an instant pot.

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (no soaking needed!)
February 3, 2020
Image of mexicali dip in a black bowl with two handles. Dip is surrounded by chips on a tray.

Mexicali Dip Recipe – IRRESISTIBLE!
January 29, 2020
Image of sheet pan breakfast tostada with lots of southwestern toppings.

Sheet Pan Breakfast Tostadas
January 22, 2020
Image of a jar of freshly homemade salsa verde, shot from above. A wooden spoon is in the jar as well.

How to Make Salsa Verde
January 20, 2020
Image of a crispy air fryer mozzarella stick being pulled into two ooey, gooey halves.

Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks – best method!
January 15, 2020
Image of crockpot beef stew in a white bowl with two handles. The beef stew is garnished with parsley and served with bread.

Crockpot Beef Stew
January 13, 2020
Candied bacon, "pig candy", bacon candy, pork candy, call it what you will, this irresistible treat will have everyone calling for more! This candied bacon recipe is easy to whip up and is a guaranteed favorite!

Candied Bacon Recipe
December 23, 2019
An iconic Brazilian treat, brigadeiros are easy to make creamy fudge balls, perfect for Christmas or any time of the year you crave fudge.

Brigadeiros (Brazilian Fudge Balls)
December 20, 2019
Image of ham and cheese sliders being taken out of a pan.

Best Ham and Cheese Sliders Recipe
December 18, 2019
Image of Oh Henry Bars on a white cake stand with a blue and white linen nearby.

Oh Henry Bars – with nut-free option
December 16, 2019
Image of pea crostini on a black marble serving platter, topped with pancetta and parmesan.

Creamy Pea Crostini with Pancetta
December 14, 2019
Image of butternut squash crostini topped with pomegranate and pepitas.

Butternut Squash Crostini with Ricotta
December 13, 2019
Image of creamy kale bruschetta, aka crostini

Creamy Kale Bruschetta
December 12, 2019
Once you learn how to make crostini, the world is your oyster! Whether you grill, bake, or fry them, you can top them with nearly anything and they're always the hit of any party! 

How to Make Crostini
December 9, 2019
Deck the halls with these deliciously easy and festive holiday appetizers!  Shhh...you don't have to say how quickly you put them together!

Easy Holiday Appetizers (more than 17 recipes!)
December 6, 2019
Image of a stack of windmill cookies in front of a carafe of milk. Whole spices (nutmeg, cinnamon, and cloves) pictured in the foreground.

Windmill Cookies aka Speculoos Cookies (nut free option)
December 4, 2019
Overnight French toast casserole is a delicious way to prepare breakfast the night before. You'll love this make ahead baked version of French toast, with no messy skillet or griddle to clean. 

Overnight French Toast Casserole
December 2, 2019
Image of a beautiful cranberry margarita in a salt rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge, an orange wedge, and fresh cranberries.

Cranberry Margarita Recipe
November 25, 2019
Pinwheel appetizers made with sausage and apple on a black slate board.

Sausage Pinwheels with Apple, Sage, and Gruyère
November 20, 2019

About Rachel

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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