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Two jars of cauliflower florets in pickling liquid with whole spices and dill.

Pickled Cauliflower (refrigerator pickles)
March 5, 2021
Overhead view of large platter with linguine and turkey bolognese, topped with cheese.

Turkey Bolognese Recipe – Quick & Easy!
February 22, 2021
Glazed wings in a white dish with lime wedges.

Chili Lime Chicken Wings & Dipping Sauce
February 19, 2021
Overhead view of a pan of pasta with tomato sauce, fresh parsley, and grated cheese.

Pasta Amatriciana (one pan!)
February 10, 2021
Overhead view of a bowl of black bean soup garnished with lime slices and jalapeno.

Instant Pot Black Bean Soup (no need to soak beans!)
January 29, 2021
Overhead view of pasta with shrimp and brussels sprouts.

Pasta with Shrimp, Brussels Sprouts, & Wine Sauce
January 27, 2021
A wooden spoon inserted into a black crockpot full of spaghetti sauce.

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce (meat or vegetarian!)
November 30, 2020
Close up overhead view of moroccan stew made with butternut squash, chickpeas and more. Served with couscous.

Moroccan Stew with Butternut Squash and Chickpeas
October 16, 2020
Close-up view of one pan gnocchi on a serving spoon. Sun-dried tomatoes are also visible.

Gnocchi with Kale & Sun-Dried Tomatoes – ONE PAN!
September 18, 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
Overhead view of grilled pork, apple, and onion kabobs on a round wooden cutting board. A light orange sauce is also pictured in a small white bowl.

Grilled Pork Kabobs with Apples
August 26, 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
A white bowl filled with grilled zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, and goat cheese. It is served with grilled bread pieces.

Grilled Vegetable Salad with Goat Cheese
July 22, 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
Large glass jar of green beans, dill, a clove of garlic, spices, and pickling liquid. Additional dill and garlic are pictured in the background on a wooden surface.

Pickled Green Beans – make them your own!
June 29, 2020
Overhead view of two grilled kabobs on a plate, with shrimp and fresh pineapple. They are served with white rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with Pineapple
June 24, 2020
Image of pickled asparagus in a jar, photographed from above, showing the flowery ends of the asparagus spears.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe – 10 minutes hands-on!
April 20, 2020
Image of glazed salmon on a plate with brown rice and broccoli. It's all garnished with sliced green onions.

Soy Glazed Salmon Recipe
April 6, 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 creamy kale bruschetta, aka crostini

Creamy Kale Bruschetta
December 12, 2019
So creamy and satisfying, this carrot ginger soup made with coconut milk will warm you up inside and out, and at 100 calories per serving, you won't have to feel guilty about eating it. 

Carrot Ginger Soup Recipe – Vegan & Whole30
October 23, 2019
Image of homemade refrigerator dill pickles in a jar. Two jars in the background. Sprigs of dill also pictured.

Refrigerator Dill Pickles – Quick and Easy
September 9, 2019
Image of vibrant green beans in a black cast iron skillet, sprinkled with garlic, onion, and bacon. Lemon wedges are used for garnish.

Green Beans with Bacon, Garlic, and Onion
September 4, 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

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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