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Cocktail glass with a fresh raspberry drink, garnished with lemon and basil.

Raspberry Basil Smash (Cocktail or Mocktail!)

Hi Reader! You know that feeling when you order a "fresh raspberry" cocktail at a restaurant and it tastes like Kool-Aid? 🤢 Yeah. That's not what this is. This raspberry basil smash uses real raspberries — muddled right in the glass — so the flavor is fresh and bright, not syrupy sweet. The basil adds an unexpected herby note that makes it taste a little more interesting than your average summer drink. And whether you want a mocktail or a cocktail, this works either way. Get The Recipe
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White bowl containing shrimp, vegetables, and gnocchi, all tossed in pesto and garnished with shredded parmesan cheese.

This Sheet Pan Dinner Tastes Like a Restaurant Made It

Hi Reader! If you've never roasted gnocchi before, this recipe is about to change things for you. No boiling. No draining. It goes straight onto the sheet pan, and while it roasts, the outsides get golden and a little crispy while the insides stay perfectly pillowy. Once you try it this way, you won't go back. Throw in some shrimp and a jar of pesto, and dinner is done in about 25 minutes. And in true Rachel Cooks style, you only have one pan to clean. Get The Recipe
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Chicken enchilada skillet with a spoon in it.

All the Enchilada Flavor, None of the Rolling

Hi Reader! Imagine enchiladas but without the task of rolling tortillas. Imagine tender chicken, flavorful sauce, beans, and lots of creamy cheese. The tortillas soften into the sauce adding perfect flavor and texture. It's a weeknight win for sure. I was a little surprised by how much I loved this one during testing - I couldn't get enough of it! Get The Recipe Hit reply and let me know if you plan to make this recipe!
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Reddish orange drink in a martini glass, garnished with a blood orange slice.

Latest and Greatest on Rachel Cooks!

Hi Reader! I just celebrated my 43rd birthday! While it's wild to think that I'm already 43, I'm counting my blessings and feeling grateful for my health and the health of my family. And I'm still holding on to summer! I don't want to think about summer ending yet. We have a couple more fun things planned that I'm really looking forward to. This week's recipes definitely still have summer written all over them, too. However, and it's only a suggestion, but future you will thank you if you...
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Crustless quiche in a white pie plate, surrounded by broccoli florets, cubed ham, and shredded cheddar.

Brunch or Meal Prep?

Hi Reader! I love brunch. There's something so relaxed about it, enjoying good food (bacon! eggs! coffee!) and having conversation with people you love. Honestly, what could be better? This crustless quiche recipe is perfect for brunch because it's so easy to make! I also love this recipe for meal prep. What do you think you'd be most likely to use it for? Get The Recipe
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Four baked chicken taquitos on a plate topped with sour cream and salsa.

If You Can Roll A Tortilla...

Hi Reader! For some reason, taquitos have always felt like one of those recipes you'd only make if you had a lot of time. Turns out they're really quite easy. If you can roll up a tortilla, you can make taquitos. The filling comes together in minutes, they're baked instead of fried, and the oven takes care of the hard part. You won't be able to stop eating these! Get The Recipe
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Honey butter corn in a black skillet.

Let’s Talk All Things Corn 🌽

Hi Reader! There aren't many things that say summer like fresh corn does. Sweet, crisp, and quintessentially summer. In this email, I'm featuring some of my personal favorite corn recipes (or recipes that include corn). I hope you love them! Air Fryer Corn on the Cob Crisp and tender air fryer corn on the cob is so quick and easy, you’ll want to make it every night! You might also want to try Instant Pot corn on the cob. Click For The Full Recipe! Honey Butter Skillet Corn This honey butter...
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Four pieces of stuffed french toast in a stack topped with whipped cream and a strawberry.

Latest & Greatest on Rachel Cooks!

Hi Reader! Happy Friday! I've been hearing way too much talk about back-to-school lately and I am not okay with it. I feel like acting like a toddler, sticking my fingers in my ears and saying "la la la I can't hear you!" I'm holding on to summer for dear life. We have a couple more short, super fun trips planned and I'm focusing on those. I hope you're also enjoying your summer, and I hope you enjoy these recipes! We've been having so much fun creating sheet pan meals, and they're great for...
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Sheet pan dinner with chicken, tomatoes, bread cubes, zucchini, and fresh herbs.

I Bet You've Never Had Panzanella Like This!

Hi Reader! Okay, I know calling this recipe "panzanella" is a bit of a stretch. But let's embrace a little whimsy. I love panzanella, and I love creating sheet pan dinners, so I really wanted to create a mash-up of the two. And the result was delicious! I could definitely make a meal out of traditional panzanella (sign me up for any salad that involves bread!), but without protein, I’m left hungry a few hours later. This sheet pan panzanella takes care of that issue since it has chicken to...
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