Rachel M
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Shortcut Pho-Inspired Soup (Easy Leftover Turkey or Rotisserie Chicken Recipe)
An easy 30-minute pho-inspired soup with rice noodles, ginger and star anise. Make it with rotisserie chicken or leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
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Cozy Bacon & French Lentil Stew with Potatoes and Spinach
This is exactly the kind of recipe I start craving the second my brain decides it’s fall, regardless of what the actual temperature outside is doing. This French lentil stew is cozy, hearty and packed with vegetables, tender potatoes and lentils, with plenty of bacon giving the broth a rich, smoky flavor. The spinach gets…
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Olive Oil Carrot Cake with Mascarpone Cream + Orange Glaze
This is not your average carrot cake. It’s incredibly moist from olive oil and carrot juice, brightened with fresh lemon, then topped with fluffy mascarpone whipped cream and a simple orange glaze. The result is light, citrusy, just sweet enough, and a little more interesting than the traditional cream cheese frosting situation. Olive Oil Carrot…
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Mediterranean Lentil Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
If you’re looking for an easy, flavorful salad that actually keeps you full, this Mediterranean Lentil Salad deserves a spot in your meal-prep rotation. Lentils are having a moment—and honestly, it’s about time. They’re affordable, packed with fiber and plant-based protein, and incredibly versatile. Sorry, cottage cheese, there’s a new girl in town. 😉 This…
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Moroccan Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce & Grilled Vegetable Couscous
If I had to pick a favorite part of this meal, it’s the roasted red pepper sauce. It’s smoky, bright, slightly sweet, and ties every bite together. You’ll want to drizzle it over everything. One ingredient you might not expect in the chicken marinade is plain Greek yogurt. It doesn’t make the chicken taste like…
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Cherry Kale Quinoa Salad with Goat Cheese, Pistachios, and Grilled Chicken
There is a very specific kind of joy that comes from making a salad that does not feel like a sad pile of leaves. This cherry kale quinoa salad is sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy, fresh, and filling enough to actually count as a meal. It has juicy cherries, massaged kale, fresh parsley, crumbled goat cheese,…
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Your Ultimate Meal Prep Lineup: Fresh, Flavorful, and Easy 5/9/26
If you’re looking to make your week easier while still enjoying fresh meals, this lineup has you covered. From a sweet treat to protein-packed dinners and a vibrant salad, each recipe is designed for batch prep and maximum flavor. And for anyone in Tucson or Phoenix, I’m sharing a tip for getting the freshest local…
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Cilantro Lime Sheet Pan Tacos
Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday don’t always line up, but when they do, it calls for something easy, vibrant, and packed with flavor. These Cilantro Lime Sheet Pan Tacos check every box. They’re bright, a little tangy, slightly sweet, and come together on one pan with minimal cleanup. Whether you’re feeding a group or…
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Apricot Hot Honey Chicken Thighs with Arugula Farro Salad
If you’re looking for a meal that feels fresh, vibrant, and just a little bit elevated—but still comes together without much effort—this is it. These apricot hot honey chicken thighs strike the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy, with caramelized edges from the broiler that make them incredibly flavorful. Paired with a bright,…
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Banana Oat Pancakes (Flourless, Easy, Family-Friendly)
If you’re looking for a simple, nourishing breakfast that actually keeps you full and doesn’t require a long ingredient list—these banana oat pancakes are it. This is one of those recipes that quietly becomes a weekly staple. It’s quick, made with whole ingredients, and works just as well for busy weekday mornings as it does…