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Small glass bottle of homemade italian dressing on wooden cutting board surrounded by colorful vegetables.

Homemade Italian Dressing Recipe
September 14, 2020
Overhead view of vegetarian orzo in a cast iron skillet, topped with fresh basil and parmesan cheese.

One Pot Vegetarian Orzo with Sundried Tomatoes
August 31, 2020
Close up image of a grilled chicken breast marinated in Italian chicken marinade. It is sprinkled with chopped fresh parsley.

Italian Chicken Marinade – so easy and flavorful!
August 21, 2020
Overhead view of a panzanella salad on a large white and blue platter. Salad includes chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs, red onion, torn bread, and capers.

Panzanella Salad Recipe – perfect summer salad!
August 10, 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 white plate filled with white rice, chicken, sugar snap peas, carrots, and red onions in stir fry form. It is garnished with fresh basil ribbons.

Chicken Stir-Fry with Ginger and Basil
July 13, 2020
Image of a large pot of homemade spaghetti sauce with a spoon in it. It is garnished with lots of chopped fresh parsley.

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
February 26, 2020
Image of a giant bowl of spaghetti with turkey meatballs.

Baked Turkey Meatballs
February 24, 2020
Image of gin cocktail with grapefruit juice and St. Germaine.

Grapefruit and Elderflower Cocktail
February 21, 2020
Image of minestrone soup in an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe
January 17, 2020
Image of the best tomato bruschetta recipe in a bowl served with crostini.

Tomato Bruschetta Recipe – How to Make Bruschetta
December 10, 2019
Close up photo of skillet lasagna

Easy Skillet Lasagna – One Pan!
October 21, 2019
overhead image of caprese quinoa bake, sprinkled with fresh basil and drizzled with balsamic reduction. Wooden spoon and linen next to white baking dish.

Chicken Caprese Quinoa Bake
July 15, 2019
image of brushetta chicken with grill marks and bruschetta topping. Chicken is in a grill pan with two more chicken breasts.

Bruschetta Chicken Recipe
June 10, 2019
This is the most irresistible restaurant-style bread dipping oil recipe! You'll feel like you're at a fancy Italian restaurant and you won't be able to stop dipping! 

Bread Dipping Oil Recipe | Restaurant-Style
April 29, 2019
Spaghetti squash in a white bowl sprinkled with green parsley and white parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan and Herbs
September 26, 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
This spring orzo salad is full of bright and fresh flavors that will make you happy from the very first bite! Crisp asparagus, spicy arugula, and flavorful pine nuts are all dressed in a springy basil lemon vinaigrette. It's a huge hit every time! Make it for your next party, you won't regret it!

Spring Orzo Salad with Arugula, Asparagus, Pine Nuts
April 25, 2018
Bright and fragrant, this lemon basil vinaigrette dressing is the perfect healthy salad dressing. It's Whole30 compliant and is a great addition to a green tossed salad or a pasta salad. It's also great drizzled on top of grilled chicken! Get the easy salad dressing recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Dressing Recipe
January 3, 2018
This healthy chicken piccata isn't breaded or fried, but it still has all the flavor of the original. And it's Whole30 compliant! As a bonus, it's ready in less than 30 minutes using your pressure cooker or Instant Pot!  Get the easy recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Healthy Chicken Piccata in the Instant Pot (Whole30, GF, DF) – with video
October 9, 2017
This polenta stack recipe is the perfect combination of rustic simplicity and effortless impressiveness. Ready in less than 20 minutes, it will become a go-to recipe in your kitchen! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Rustic Polenta Stack Recipe
August 2, 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
You haven't had a homemade strawberry milkshake until you make one with fresh basil. This combination is going to blow your mind! Get the fun milkshake recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Strawberry Milkshake with Fresh Basil
July 17, 2017
Fresh tomato cream sauce tossed with angel hair pasta is the perfect spring and summer pasta. It's easy to make and is the perfect side next to grilled chicken or fish. Get the easy pasta recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Fresh Tomato Cream Sauce with Angel Hair Pasta (Pink Pasta)
April 5, 2017

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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