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Overhead view of baked meatballs without sauce, sprinkled with parsley.

The Best Homemade Meatballs
April 21, 2021
Overhead view of cinnamon sugar dusted square bars

Easy Snickerdoodle Bars Recipe
March 3, 2021
Overhead view of pecan pie with cranberries, surrounded by individual ingredients.

Cranberry Pecan Pie – the perfect twist on pecan pie!
November 16, 2020
Overhead view of three small bowls of instant pot tomato soup, topped with croutons and fresh basil.

Instant Pot Tomato Soup – creamy & easy to make!
November 9, 2020
Peach crisp with ginger in a black baking dish, being scooped out with a wooden spoon.

Pear Crisp with Ginger
October 14, 2020
Overhead view of air fryer sweet potato hash.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash – with candied bacon!
September 16, 2020
Overhead view of a colorful chopped salad on a grey plate. Salad includes bbq grilled chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, crispy tortilla strips, avocado, corn and more!

Southwestern BBQ Chicken Salad (best chopped salad!)
September 9, 2020
Small glass bottle of sweet bbq salad dressing on a wooden cutting board.

Sweet BBQ Salad Dressing with Lime
September 7, 2020
Overhead view of a jar of dark red cherry bbq sauce made with chipotle chiles. A wooden handled brush is inserted into the jar of sauce.

Cherry Chipotle BBQ Sauce – sweet & spicy perfection!
August 17, 2020
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
Four hasselback sweet potatoes in a white baking dish, topped with apples.

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
September 25, 2019
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

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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