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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
image of pinwheel appetizers made with sausage and apple.

Sausage Pinwheels with Apple, Sage, and Gruyère
November 20, 2019
Image of homemade whipped cream on beaters.

Whipped Cream Recipe – How to Make Whipped Cream
November 18, 2019
Add this beautiful jewel toned side to your holiday menu!  Cranberry sauce with roasted grapes, apples, and shallots provides a burst of flavor, both sweet and savory, that is unforgettable. 

Cranberry Sauce with Roasted Grapes, Apples, and Shallots
November 11, 2019
Cheesy brussels sprouts gratin with a spoon scooping out one big cheesy scoop.

Cheesy Brussels Sprouts au Gratin
November 6, 2019
Looking forward to holiday cooking but dreading the scale afterwards? Enjoy these practically guilt-free healthy Thanksgiving recipes!

14+ Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes
November 1, 2019
Image of creamy mashed potatoes in a bowl topped with melting butter and chives.

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
October 30, 2019
Photo of Buffalo Chicken Pasta made in a pressure cooker

Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Pasta
October 28, 2019
Versatile, good for you, and delicious, these winter squash recipes will wow your family and friends! From basic how to recipes to surprising entrees, you'll be enjoying winter squash from September to May! 

17+ Winter Squash Recipes & Ultimate Squash Cooking Guide
October 4, 2019
Image of pressure cooker white chili in a black bowl with garnishes.

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili
September 30, 2019
Sweet and delicious, these roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes make an impressive presentation yet are easy enough to add to your everyday menu. No hassle required!

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
September 25, 2019
Image of crockpot glazed carrots in a white slow cooker, with a wooden spoon. Parsley is sprinkled on top.

Crockpot Carrots with Cinnamon Glaze
September 18, 2019
Image of snickerdoodles from a snickerdoodle recipe; image taken from above, six cookies pictured on a cooling rack with a blue and white towel underneath. Shot on a white background.

Snickerdoodle Recipe (THE BEST Snickerdoodles)
August 19, 2019
image of bright and colorful mango slaw, the perfect slaw for fish tacos, in a white bowl with a black spoon. Garnished with a lime.

Mango Slaw – perfect slaw for fish tacos
August 12, 2019
Image of layered strawberry and vanilla ice cream terrine topped with roasted strawberries. Arranged on a white rectangular plate.

Ice Cream Terrine with Roasted Strawberries
July 30, 2019
Image of herbed ricotta and fresh tomato tart, taken from above. Garnished with mint leaves.

Fresh Tomato Tart with Herbed Ricotta
July 8, 2019
Image of crock pot baked beans in a white slow cooker with a wooden spoon stuck in the middle.

Crock Pot Baked Beans
July 2, 2019

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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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