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Baked orzo, topped with melted cheese and fresh basil, being scooped.

Pasta…Without the Annoying Parts

Hi Reader! This is the pasta I make when I do not feel like making pasta. No boiling water, no draining, no extra pots. You don't even have to wrestle long noodles onto your fork. Everything goes into one pan and the orzo cooks right in the oven. It comes out cheesy, perfectly cooked, and very scoopable. I love that it's part casserole, part pasta dish. It's also supremely comforting. Give it a try and let me know what you think! Get The Recipe
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The Best Easter Eats

Hi Reader! Easter is right around the corner and whether you celebrate or if you're just looking for a delicious meal, I have you covered. Crockpot Ham We're kicking it off with crockpot ham! This is an easy ham recipe that is super hands-off. You will love it! Click For The Full Recipe! Crockpot Cheesy Potatoes Next, another slow cooker recipe. These cheesy potatoes are easy to make always a huge crowd pleaser. Click For The Full Recipe! Roasted Asparagus Don't forget the greens! Asparagus...
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Two pitas with meatballs, lettuce, and onions inside.

Latest & Greatest! ✨

Hi Reader! I hope you had a terrific week! We're ramping up for Spring Break and looking forward to escaping to some warmer weather (hopefully!). Easter is right around the corner, so if you're looking for some Easter ideas, make sure to check out the meal plan I've linked in this email! I'll be sending out more Easter ideas tomorrow. I hope you have a great weekend! New! Boursin Pasta Click For The Full Recipe! Updated! Seasoned Oyster Crackers Click For The Full Recipe! One Year Ago: Cream...
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Oyster crackers with cheese and herbs, in a white speckled bowl.

Butter + Garlic + Crackers

Hi Reader! This is one of those recipes that disappears way faster than expected. Plain oyster crackers are tossed with butter, garlic, herbs, and cheese, then baked until they’re super crunchy. They’re amazing for topping soups and chili, but honestly…most of them never make it that far. You definitely should consider making these next time you have people over! Get The Recipe
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Boursin pasta in a speckled bowl.

Boursin Pasta is Magic

Hi Reader! This pasta feels fancy, but it’s secretly one of the easiest dinners ever. You roast cherry tomatoes and shallots with a block of Boursin cheese, then toss everything with pasta and suddenly you have this creamy, herby sauce that tastes incredible. It might just be your new pasta secret weapon! Get The Recipe
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Sliced pork tenderloin on a sheet pan with Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, apples, and onions.

8 of My NEWEST Sheet Pan Dinners!

Hi Reader! We have been working so hard on creating more easy sheet pan dinners for you - my goal is to make cooking dinner as easy as possible, and sheet pan dinners accomplish that goal so well. And as a bonus, there's only one pan to wash when dinner is over. We're up to 41 of them, with some queued up and waiting to be published once I put the finishing touches on them. You can browse all of them here, but this email includes 8 of the newest ones, in case you've missed them! There's a...
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Beef barley soup in a white bowl.

Latest & Greatest on Rachel Cooks!

Hi Reader! It was another delicious week on Rachel Cooks! The new recipes from this week, garlic butter chicken bites and burger bowls, are two of my go-to recipes. I hope you'll love them as much as I do, they're perfect weeknight meals. I just roasted a pan of bone in chicken breasts this morning for easy dinners and lunches. Salads, soups, and more. It's similar to having rotisserie chicken on hand, but cheaper and better for you! Please let me know if you give any of these recipes a try,...
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Burger bowl, with the components separate in a bowl.

Burger Night, Upgraded

Hi Reader! Let’s be real, the bun is usually the least exciting part of a burger. So I skip it and make burger bowls instead. Crispy roasted potatoes form the base, topped with seasoned ground beef, cheese, pickles, onions, and a creamy Big Mac-style dressing. Everyone builds their own, so everyone likes dinner. That's a win-win in my book! Get The Recipe
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Close up of garlic butter chicken bites, garnished with parsley.

Garlic Bread, But Chicken

Hi Reader! If you like garlic bread, you're going to love these garlic butter chicken bites. They're a twist on my original viral chicken bites and these might just be my new favorite. Chicken bites are always my go-to when I don't know what to make for dinner, and this garlic butter twist is just irresistible. Plus, they're ready in 20 minutes! Get The Recipe
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