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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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St Patrick's Day round up graphic.

Cooking for St. Patrick's? Start Here!

Hi Reader! St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner and I'm popping in to share some easy recipes to celebrate the occasion. We compiled a list of recipes ranging from classics like corned beef and Irish soda bread to recipes that celebrate the color green (our creamy lemon orzo with greens is SO good). Hit reply and let me know what you're planning on cooking on St. Patrick's Day! Get all the St. Patrick's Day recipes here!
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Irish soda bread, sliced.

Latest & Greatest on Rachel Cooks!

Hi Reader! This week's recipes include some great weeknight selections (as usual), but also highlights some upcoming holidays, Easter, and St. Patrick's Day. Let me know if you have any specific recipes you're looking for! New! Chipotle Chicken Tacos Click For The Full Recipe! New! Baked Chicken Breasts Click For The Full Recipe! One Year Ago: Braised Beef Click For The Full Recipe! Two Years Ago: Pineapple Stuffing Click For The Full Recipe! Three Years Ago: Irish Soda Bread Click For The...
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Two baked chicken breasts on a plate, one sliced.

Reliable, Juicy Baked Chicken!

Hi Reader! If your chicken breasts end up dry and disappointing, this is for you. I tested different methods, and this method results in tender, juicy chicken every single time. It only takes about five minutes to prep and around twenty minutes in the oven. It's perfect for batched meal prepping. I love making a big batch of these for easy lunches and dinner throughout the week! Get The Recipe (add link to button!!!) Text
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Four chipotle chicken tacos on a plate.

Dump-and-Go Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Hi Reader! Every so often I hit a taco rut. Ground beef, same toppings, repeat. These chipotle chicken tacos are my solution. They’re smoky, slightly sweet, layered with spice, and ridiculously easy because the slow cooker does the work. Plus they freeze great - perfect for meal prepping! Get The Recipe
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Ham steak, potatoes, and green beans on a sheet pan.

Latest & Greatest!

Hi Reader! I honestly can't remember the last time one of these weekly recaps didn't include a one pan meal, and this one boasts three of them! Four if you count the air fryer Italian sausage, but since you'll likely make sides, I didn't count that one. I am passionate about making dinnertime easy for you, and I hope you love these new recipes and some old favorites. Have a great weekend! My son has a big robotics tournament this weekend, so I'm excited to cheer him on! New! Chili Mac Click...
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