Fast, Festive & Fabulous La Brea Bakery Cranberry & Brie Pull-Apart Bread

So easy! Score, mix, stuff & bake are the four simple steps needed to make this eye-catching crowd-pleasing appetizer called Cranberry & Brie Pull-Apart Bread by La Brea Bakery Yes please! Put this out on your holiday table and watch your family and friends gather, say oh and ah and ask for the recipe! It’s […]

A Fun Fresh Take On Friendsgiving

Planning a Friendsgiving gathering? Check out this fun fresh take on Friendsgiving with festive and flavorful ideas that will wow your guests! I shared this on my Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment this morning… Below are the details on how to recreate the fun fresh take on Friendsgiving and the recipes I shared! This […]

I Featured Brand New La Brea Bakery Cookbook on Good Day LA

Here is something to know about! A brand new gorgeous cookbook by La Brea Bakery called From Starter To Finish: Sourdough Bread Making And Culinary Inspirations! I recently featured it live on Good Day LA and I couldn’t wait to show viewers the stunning book that is packed with mouthwatering pictures of each recipe. Look […]

Easy Pleasing Corn Chowder with La Brea Bakery Rosemary Olive Oil Round Recipe

Who’s ready for fall and easy pleasing autumn soup recipes like Corn Chowder paired with a delicious La Brea Bakery Olive Oil Round Loaf?! I know I am, so here is how to make this crowd favorite recipe that a pal gave me years ago from her Pampered Chef recipe book. I made a few […]

La Brea Bakery & Managedmoms Sunrise to Sunset Back To School Meal Ideas

Hard to believe that back to school season has arrived, but here in Arizona our kids are in full swing with a new school year. This means creative, oftentimes quick, and tasty meal planning for busy parents. I have teamed up with the delicious artisan La Brea Bakery bread brand to bring you four meal […]

Road Trip with Rach To Amsterdam, The Netherlands Food Tour

Who knew that when I visited Amsterdam, Paris and London last month that I would find my favorite foods and drinks in The Netherlands capital of Amsterdam! Links to places shown in video… Marie Amsterdam Restaurant Van Holland Stroopwafels Black and Blue Restaurant Oriole Garden Bistro The Heineken beer and dutch pancakes shown are good […]

Guest Post: UK Sunday Pot Roast & Yorkshire Pudding Recipe

Having just returned from an incredible overseas trip, that included London, I was intrigued when I received this guest post recipe for a British Sunday Pot Roast. There is a link in the article for Yorkshire pudding, too. Take a look and have a cook with these traditional and yummy recipes. And stay tuned for […]

Road Trip with Rach Quick Tip: Phoenix To LA Recommended Road Trip Food Stops

A lot of Phoenix residents make the Phoenix to LA drive. Some, like myself, hit the road to the City of Angels multiple times each year. Maybe you’re taking the kids to Disneyland, to vacation at the Santa Monica pier or maybe to Anaheim for your child’s sports tournament. Perhaps your journey is a quick […]

See My Easy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe on Arizona Daily Mix Show

Watch below to see my quick and easy chicken pot pie recipe that I showed in my AZTV Arizona Daily Mix morning show segment.  I had a great time teaching show host, Brad Perry how to make this recipe that truly multitasks.  Make this meal to gift to friends and family in need. I have […]

Quick Tip: Fast & Festive Food Ideas To Bring To Thanksgiving

It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is in two weeks.  Time flies!  Here are a few fast and festive food ideas to bring to the holiday gathering. Salad in Seconds *Easy 30 Second Salad – I call this the easy 30 Second Salad because you can grab the ingredients at the store and toss right […]

Tasty Tomatillo Chicken Enchiladas Recipe

As we continue to social distance and stay at home, I have been checking my blog to access some of my family’s favorite recipes. This recipe for tasty tomatillo chicken enchiladas is a good one. I was thrilled to receive all the ingredients I need for this dish in my online grocery delivery yesterday. Since […]

Daily Smile Share: Simple Six Ingredient Oven Fried Chicken

Today’s daily share hopefully makes you smile because I remembered a yummy recipe for fried chicken that is easy to make.  My family loved this when I made it last time.  You know what?  The last time was a very long time ago because life got so busy that we stopped eating a home cooked […]

Rachel Recommends – My Favorite Thanksgiving Quick Tip!

My favorite festive Thanksgiving Day quick tip ever is so good it’s like butter!  Plus, this will definitely butter up your Turkey Day guests, too.  What am I talking about?  The best buttery butter you can put out on your Thanksgiving Day table because this butter is perfectly shaped like a perfect turkey.  Love this.  […]

Quick Simple Savory Salmon 3-Ingredient Recipe

Manic:  January is crazy busy for all it seems and you want to make a quick homemade dinner for the family in record time. Healthy salmon sounds good but you don’t have the time or ingredients on hand to make it right. Managed:  I remembered that I had the easiest salmon recipe that only requires the […]

Easy & Festive Green Enchilada Holiday Recipe

Yum!  Several years ago Shamrock Farms hired me to cook some of my family’s favorite recipes in my home.  I signed on and we had a blast!  Here is one of the recipes that ran that demonstrates how to make my family’s favorite Green Chicken Enchiladas from my own kitchen. These enchiladas are mild, tasty […]