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Image of two bowls of frijoles borrachos, both garnished with fresh cilantro.

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
April 15, 2020
Image of pork loin roast on a blue and white plate on a wooden background.

Instant Pot Pork Loin Roast
April 10, 2020
Image of easy, rich blondies on a cooling rack with milk in the background.

Easiest Blondie Recipe
March 9, 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
Image of moist meatloaf with a shiny tomato glaze, cut into slices.

Classic Meatloaf Recipe – the best!
January 31, 2020
Image of minestrone soup in an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe
January 17, 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
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 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
Apple cinnamon compote in a cast iron skillet, with a spoon.

Easy Apple Compote with Cinnamon
November 15, 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 jar of homemade bbq sauce recipe plus a brush with bbq sauce on it. Wood background.

BBQ Sauce Recipe – easy homemade barbecue sauce
April 22, 2019
Baked Brie wheel with Cranberries and Candied Pecans with Bourbon. Garnished with sugared cranberries and rosemary.

Baked Brie Recipe with Cranberries and Bourbon Pecans – with video
November 12, 2018
Black non stick skillet with glazed sliced carrots.

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots with Bourbon – with video
October 29, 2018
This BBQ rub is the perfect sweet and savory rub for pork and chicken. It's easy to make with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Don't grill without it! 

BBQ Rub | Easy Homemade BBQ Rub
July 11, 2018
This blueberry crisp with coconut is a fun and delicious twist on plain blueberry crisp - you'll love the additional layer of crisp and the flavor that the coconut adds. The only question is, will you eat it for breakfast or dessert?

Blueberry Crisp Recipe with Coconut
May 11, 2018
Boasting the flavors and colors of Christmas, this Christmas salad recipe will be a welcome healthy addition to any holiday menu! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Christmas Salad Recipe with Pomegranate and Pecans
November 27, 2017
Creamy and sweet, these vanilla bean mashed sweet potatoes taste like dessert! They're so easy to make and will become a quick favorite! Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Vanilla Bean Mashed Sweet Potatoes
November 8, 2017
These chewy oatmeal raisin cookies are lacy and thin and perfect with your afternoon coffee or tea! Read my tips for freezing - it's great to brighten someone's day! get the cookie recipe on rachelcooks.com!

Whole Wheat Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (freezer tip!)
September 18, 2017
A perfect taste of the holidays, these Andes Mint Cookies are full of chocolate and mint goodness in every single bite! Add them to your Christmas cookie list this year. Get the cookie recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Andes Mint Cookies – chewy centers!
December 16, 2016
A classic boxed meal, made healthier and heartier. And guess what? It's not that much harder to make! Your whole family will love this healthy homemade hamburger helper. Get the 30 minute meal recipe on RachelCooks.com!

Homemade Hamburger Helper – Whole Wheat (VIDEO)
December 12, 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

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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