Rachel Cooks
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Hi, I am Rachel! This site features a wide variety of recipes with one common thread: easy preparations. I love creating accessible and delicious food that will please the whole family. Have a seat at my table...let's chat, eat, and have fun!
Rachel Cooks
3h ago
Chocolate Covered Marshmallows
Looking for a super easy, last minute treat for birthdays or holidays? Chocolate covered marshmallows to the rescue! Kids (and grownups) love them and they’re a cinch to put together. If you’re in desperate need of a last-minute party favor or holiday treat, this recipe is for you! It doesn’t get much simpler than chocolate…
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Rachel Cooks
3d ago
Air Fryer Croutons
Savory air fryer croutons are a crispy-crunchy addition to your next bowl of soup or salad. There’s no better way to use up stale bread! Stale bread is truly the gift that keeps on giving. It may not be suitable for sandwiches, but who cares?! You can use it for French toast, blueberry bread pudding,…
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Rachel Cooks
5d ago
Meal Plan #65 – Gluten Free
Our weekly meal plans feature realistic meals made for real life. That means no crazy hard-to-find ingredients or super trendy fad foods, just real food for real families. If you’re looking to simplify your life and become more organized, our meal plans are for you. You won’t have to scroll through endless recipes searching for something that looks good; the…
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Rachel Cooks
5d ago
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
Cozy and flavorful homemade chicken noodle soup is a classic for a reason. This easy soup recipe is filled to the brim with juicy chicken, tender egg noodles, and lots of veggies in a hearty homestyle broth. Make it from scratch in about an hour! The Best Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Whenever I think of…
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Rachel Cooks
1w ago
Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner
This sausage sheet pan dinner is an easy and delicious meal complete with roasted potatoes, onion, carrots, and bell peppers, all cooked on one pan in just 35 minutes. You’re going to love it for busy weeknights! EASY MEALS. There are never enough of those, right? Between work and parenting and household chores, I always…
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Rachel Cooks
1w ago
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This hash brown breakfast casserole has it all! Everything you love for breakfast is combined in a delicious, easy-to-make egg casserole. This blog post is in partnership with Spartan Nash and Family Fare. All opinions are my own. April is National Brunch Month and while I personally think we should celebrate brunch all year long, I’m glad at…
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Rachel Cooks
1w ago
Meal Plan #64
Our weekly meal plans feature realistic meals made for real life. That means no crazy hard-to-find ingredients or super trendy fad foods, just real food for real families. If you’re looking to simplify your life and become more organized, our meal plans are for you. You won’t have to scroll through endless recipes searching for something that looks good; the…
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Rachel Cooks
1w ago
Porcupine Meatballs
Bristling with rice quills, oven baked porcupine meatballs are hearty and unique. You’ll love this old-fashioned recipe that adds uncooked rice to traditional meatballs. I’d say that porcupine meatballs rank right up there with Dutch baby pancakes when it comes to strange (some might say unfortunate) recipe names. Luckily, there are no spiky large rodents…
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Rachel Cooks
2w ago
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Crunchy, cool, and creamy broccoli cauliflower salad is a refreshing side dish that always satisfies! Make it with tender crisp broccoli and cauliflower florets tossed with cheese and crumbled bacon in a rich, tangy dressing. Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad with Creamy Dressing Broccoli (and cauliflower) naysayers, try this broccoli cauliflower salad! Crunchy broccoli and tender…
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Rachel Cooks
2w ago
Instant Pot Basmati Rice
Instant Pot basmati rice is your best bet for perfect, fluffy rice every time. Never soggy and never dry, you won’t want to make basmati rice any other way after trying it in a pressure cooker! Why stick with white rice and brown rice when there’s a whole world of rice out there?! From creamy…
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