Crafting in the Kitchen with Rachel

09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

✨ Comfort food cravings? Say hello to Creamy Beef Tater Tot Casserole—aka cheesy, beefy goodness the whole family will love! 💛

The best part? It’s made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something quick, filling, and oh-so-satisfying. 🙌

🌟 What You’ll Need:

1 lb ground beef (I used ground turkey)
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt + ½ tsp pepper
1 bag frozen tater tots (32 oz)
Optional: green onions for garnish 🌱

👩‍🍳 How to Make It:
1️⃣ Brown beef with onion + garlic, then drain.
2️⃣ Mix with soup, sour cream, seasonings + ½ cup cheese.
3️⃣ Spread in baking dish, top with tater tots.
4️⃣ Bake @ 350°F for 25–30 min until tots are golden.
5️⃣ Sprinkle with remaining cheese + bake 5 more min.
6️⃣ Garnish with green onions (if you’re fancy 😉).

💡 Serving Idea: Pair with a simple side salad for a complete meal, or serve it straight-up for the ultimate cozy dinner.

Trust me—this is one of those dishes where everyone goes back for seconds. 😋

👉 Who’s adding this to their weeknight dinner lineup?

09/19/2025

🔥 Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese = cozy comfort food with a kick! Creamy, cheesy pasta meets spicy Buffalo chicken… and yes, it’s every bit as amazing as it sounds. Perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings—this one will definitely have everyone asking for seconds. 🙌

✨ You’ll need:

3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup Buffalo sauce
8 oz elbow macaroni
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 🧀
4 oz cream cheese
1 cup whole milk
2 green onions, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

👩‍🍳 How to make it:

Cook pasta until al dente.

Sauté diced chicken, then toss in Buffalo sauce.

Melt cream cheese + milk, stir in cheddar until smooth.

Mix pasta, chicken, and cheese sauce.

Pour into a greased dish, sprinkle with panko, bake 25 mins @ 350°F.

That’s it—a bubbling, cheesy, spicy masterpiece ready to devour. 😍

09/19/2025

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09/11/2025

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09/09/2025

🍂 Fall is almost here, and that means cozy comfort food is back on the menu! Pampered Chef just released the *NEW Seasons Best Cookbook* filled with fall-inspired recipes, and I had to try this one—
Salisbury Steak.

This one-pan classic is hearty, comforting, and comes together so easily that it’s become a weeknight go-to in my house. My family asks for it on repeat, and I love how Pampered Chef makes it simple enough for even the busiest nights. 🙌

✨ Here’s what you’ll need:

* 2 lbs ground beef (I did 1 lb beef + 1 lb turkey)
* 2 eggs
* 1 pkg NEW Meatloaf Meal Mix
* 1 tbsp oil
* 8 oz mushrooms
* ½ small onion
* ¼ tsp salt + ½ tsp pepper
* ¼ cup flour
* 2 cups beef broth
* 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
* 1 tbsp BBQ sauce

👩‍🍳 How to make it:
1️⃣ Mix ground beef, eggs, and the meal mix (stand mixer or by hand). Shape into 8 oval patties.
2️⃣ Heat oil in a pan, then sear patties 2–3 min per side. Remove.
3️⃣ Add mushrooms, onion, salt, + pepper. Cook 4–5 min until golden. Stir in flour, and cook 1 more min.
4️⃣ Whisk in broth, Worcestershire, and BBQ sauce. Add patties back with juices. Cover + cook 15 min on low (flip halfway).

Serve it up with creamy mashed potatoes 🥔 and your favorite veggie side (we did green beans 💚).

👉 Who else loves cozy fall dinners like this? Would you try it with all beef or mix in turkey like I did?

09/09/2025

🍴✨ Weekly Meal Planner is HERE! ✨🍴

I’m all about keeping dinners simple, affordable, and fun—without spending hours in the kitchen (because we all know life is busy!).

Here’s what’s cooking in my kitchen this week:
✅ Monday – Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini with Spinach (comfort food made EASY!)
✅ Tuesday – NEW Pampered Chef recipe from the Season’s Best Cookbook → One Pot Ground Beef Pasta 🍝
✅ Wednesday – Pressure Cooker Pork Chops in Mushroom Gravy (tender & delicious in no time)
✅ Thursday – Join me LIVE as we make Chicken Enchilada Soup with homemade tortilla strip chips 🌶🎥
✅ Friday – Family Game Night = Pizza Pockets 🍕 (kid-approved & budget-friendly!)
✅ Saturday – Smashburger Quesadillas 🥙 (fast-food taste, homemade price!)
✅ Sunday – Leftovers or a treat night out 🙌

💡 Pro tip: Meal planning saves you money, reduces food waste, and makes the “what’s for dinner?” question disappear!

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09/09/2025

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