Seattle Dogs with Slow Cooker Caramelized Onions
The majority of this recipe is all about buying the proper ingredients and assembly, so you’re already halfway there. But the real ticket is all about the caramelized onions which I take a shortcut with by cooking low and slow in my slow cooker.
Bourbon Brown Sugar Pork Tenderloin
Whenever I can get my hands on some pork tenderloin, I know I’m making this easy yet incredibly flavorful pork tenderloin marinade.
Salmon with Spicy Tomato and Eggplant Compote
This salmon recipe is all about the compote! The compote takes its sweet time to roast and become jammy perfection in the oven. Prepared with just a few simple ingredients and one “secret” ingredient for a subtle yet warming spicy kick.
Chicken Piccata
Such a simple yet flavor-packed meal, chicken piccata is an easy dish almost anyone can make and one so delicious it’s a real date night treat. The star of this recipe is the lemony, bright and bold sauce featuring fresh lemon juice, capers, butter and white wine.
Balsamic Grilled Veggie & Goat Cheese Sandwiches
Using some of my favorite veggies marinated in jammy balsamic vinegar and olive oil, the grilled veggies are the star of this sandwich. It also doesn’t hurt that these gorgeous grilled veggies are accentuated by buttery, perfectly toasted ciabatta buns and garlic and herb goat cheese for a tangy, creamy finish.
Cochinita Pibil (Yucatán-Style Braised Pork)
Using just a few ingredients - like achiote paste, garlic and fresh citrus juices - this pork comes together in your Instant Pot in about an hour. You could also use your slow cooker to set and forget it! The result is the most juicy, smoky and flavorful pork you’ve ever tasted. Serve it up in taco format with your favorite fixings to get a true taste of Mexico!
Salmon Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette and Goat Cheese
We try to do "dinner salads” at least once a week in our house. Especially in the summer, there’s no better meal than a beautiful, hearty salad for something light, satisfying and effortless to throw together. One of my favorites is this salmon salad with a citrus vinaigrette and goat cheese.
Spicy Coconut Grilled Chicken
Besides the spicy, chili garlic paste, garlic, brown sugar and garlic for instant flavor boosters, this recipe gets its flavor and juiciness from coconut milk using a two-for-one technique. The result is perfectly tender, flavorful and spicy chicken thighs that you will surely be grilling up all summer (or quarantine) long.
Sheet Pan Spicy Shrimp and Pineapple Tacos
These gorgeous and vibrant shrimp tacos have it all: they're spicy, sweet, smokey, zesty and fresh. What's even better is this recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes thanks to harnessing the power of multi-tasking and the wonder of a sheet pan.
Korean BBQ Turkey Burgers
My Korean inspired turkey burgers are probably the perfect combination of ingredients: Korean BBQ sauce, spongy Hawaiian sweet buns, shredded Napa cabbage, cool and crisp thinly sliced cucumbers, more BBQ sauce (obviously) and, last but not least, a healthy schmear of Japanese Kewpie mayo is all it takes for the perfect bite.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadillas
These are also not your average 'dillas! Filled with good-for-you ingredients (but also CHEESE), these quesadillas are not only a tasty meal but a satisfying and hearty one. I kick these up a notch with bold flavor boosters like diced green chiles, a healthy dose of chili powder and a dollop of cream cheese to intensify the creaminess.
Salt and Vinegar Fish and Chips with Dill Tartar Sauce
My “fish and chips” interpretation is sure to be your new comfort food go-to, and the easiest way to make a beach moment happen in the comfort of your own home. The crushed salt and vinegar chips create a naturally crisp and perfectly seasoned coating for the fish. The kicker, of course, is an easy, homemade dill tartar sauce for dunking.
Thai Tomato Soup
This is not your average tomato soup! Fragrant, creamy and perfectly spiced, it takes no time at all to throw together and is the perfect vehicle for grilled cheese dipping action. This soup is also a perfect option for all of my vegan/dairy-free friends out there!
Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken
Inspired by Ina Garten, this foolproof way to roast chicken comes from spatchcocking the chicken to help even the cooking time. Seasoned simply with lemon, onion, fresh thyme, olive oil and a bath of white wine in a cast iron skillet, the chicken comes out juicy, flavorful and succulent every single time.
Prosciutto, Asparagus and Burrata Flatbread
My very spring forward prosciutto, asparagus and burrata flatbread is a real show stopper on many levels. From the crispiest, most perfect flatbread crust to creamy, decadent burrata to shaved asparagus beautifully paired with salty prosciutto and vibrant lemon, this flatbread is spring in a single, perfect bite.
Lamb Kofta Meatballs with Harissa Yogurt
These succulent little meatballs turn the flavor notch up to an 11 with bold flavors from start to finish. Perfect for weekend and weeknight cooking alike, these meatballs will blow your mind in the best possible way.
Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
If you're in need of a meal that's not only easy, budget friendly and delicious, then this is your recipe. Not only is this a quick, one-pot meal but the result is an incredibly flavorful, spicy and hearty bowl of comfort.
Zuppa Toscana
Savory, succulent sausage, bitter kale and tender potatoes in a flavorful, creamy broth create for one perfect soup. What's even better than the comforting, hearty taste of this knockout soup is it only takes a few ingredients and about thirty minutes to throw together, in true Rachel Ray fashion.
Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
If you're having an intense mac and cheese craving, you just have to try out this method for the easiest, creamiest, cheesiest mac and cheese you ever did taste.
Crunchy Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry
This stir-fry hits is flavorful, crunchy and satisfying all at once, featuring wok-fried chicken, broccoli, red bell peppers and mushrooms. Finished off with a bold marinade, whole cashews, sliced green onions and sesame seeds, I can confidently say this stir-fry is not messing around.