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Hi Reader! I can't believe we're already talking about back-to-school, yet here we are. Depending on your school district, you might have a little more summer left, but it's the perfect time to gift your future-self a full freezer of things that will make your life easier. Below are some of my favorites! Poached Chicken Poached chicken is super easy to make and freezes well. You can dice or shred it before freezing and then use it to make quick casseroles, tacos, soups, salads, and more....

Hi Reader! I hope you're having a great week! We're on our way home from our final summer hurrah - a couple of days watching tennis at the Cincinnati Open. It was our first time watching professional tennis live, and it was so much fun! I'm already planning future trips. This week's recipes have a little bit of summer still, but we're also looking for easy meals for busy nights, which happens to be my specialty! I hope you love them! New! Balsamic Chicken with Roasted Tomatoes Click For The...

Hi Reader! This mocktail has the same fresh, clean vibe as spa water — cucumber, lime, a little sweetness — but with bubbles, which somehow makes it feel like a completely different drink. Add gin if you want a cocktail. Skip it, and it's still so good. Either way, it takes about 10 minutes and tastes like summer. Perfect for parties or any weeknight that needs a little something-something. Get The Recipe

Hi Reader! Balsamic chicken with blistered tomatoes looks like something you'd order at a nice Italian restaurant, but it comes together in one pan in less than an hour. The pan sauce is uncomplicated but elevated, thanks to balsamic, butter, and blistered tomatoes (which just sound fancy...or gross...but we'll go with fancy). It's the kind of dinner where you'll want bread on the table. Trust me on this. (May I recommend my Dutch oven bread?) Get The Recipe

Hi Reader! If you have a lot of zucchini, this is the email for you! I'm sharing six main dish(ish) recipes that will help you use up some of your delicious zucchini. Zucchini Rice Casserole Cheesy, comforting, and filling, zucchini casserole with rice is a favorite homestyle recipe. It’s also a good way to use a bountiful harvest of zucchini! This delicious rice casserole is a hearty side dish or a vegetarian main dish. Click For The Full Recipe! Lasagna Zucchini Boats Gluten-free lasagna...

Hi Reader! I hope you had a great week! We went to Denver for a long weekend last weekend. My daughter and I went to Noah Kahan's concert - he's one of her favorite artists. It was such a fun weekend and we made some core memories, for sure. This week's recipes include a super easy summery one pan meal, a mocktail that is actually good, and a couple party-perfect recipes. Hit replay and let me know if you plan to make anything! New! Sheet Pan Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi Click For The Full...

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

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

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!