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The Recipe Rebel

I'm Ashley! I'm all about real food, simple ingredients and less dishes. I'm a high school teacher turned recipe creator and mom of 3 and I love making dinnertime more easier.

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Our holiday dinner secret weapon 🎉

Hello and happy almost weekend! It's that time of year again when we start to think about our holiday menus, or maybe you've already got it all planned out (high five!), orrrrr maybe you're just ordering takeout (honestly, no judging here!). There is one tool that makes our holiday dinners *so much* easier, and that is our slow cooker. I have big love for my slow cooker all year round, but especially during holiday meals when there are so many moving parts and lots of guests to feed. Here are...

Hello and happy December! There are certain treats we look forward to making all year, and I wanted to share some of our list with you, just in case you're looking for more baking -- or no-baking -- inspiration 😉 Many of these are no-bake or no-cook, and are quick to put together so you can get to all the other holiday festivities you enjoy! Let me know if you get a chance to try any 💚 No Bake Christmas Tree Cookies Rolo Pretzels Rocky Road Fudge Reindeer Chow No Bake Mint Chocolate Bars...

Hi Reader, The holiday season is one of my favorites -- it's hard to beat the twinkly lights, cozy atmosphere and the delicious food! If you ask us, the best kinds of holiday meals are those that are made up of a bunch of little bite. Appetizers, dips, finger foods -- this way, you can try a lot of different things and still have room for dessert! Here are 10 of the best finger foods for the season! There are a few of our favorites from friends in this list -- ones we have tried and loved!...

Hello friends! It feels a little crazy that we are over halfway through November! I admit, although it's cold here in MB I do love this season. Is it crazy that the darkness doesn't even bother me? 🤣 If you ask me the sun setting earlier just means more time to enjoy flickering candles and twinkly lights with a mug of tea and a book, so I'm just not opposed to it. 😉 As a Type A personality with a gift-giving love language, my Christmas shopping is *nearly* complete, so I wanted to share some...

Hi Reader, It's common knowledge that the sides are the highlight of any holiday dinner. Sure the Honey Glazed Ham or Roast Turkey with perfectly golden skin are delicious, but there's never really any straying with those. The side dishes are where we can really get creative and change things up based on our cravings! P.S. a few of these are in our cookbook, which is on sale right now! This is the lowest price it'll ever be, so if you're stocking up for holiday gifts it's a great time. Back...

Hi Reader, Comfort food season is upon us (at least in MB it is! 😂), so I wanted to share some of the dinner recipes we're looking forward to as the weather continues to get cooler. There are a few of our favorites from friends in this list -- ones we have tried and loved! Crockpot Tuscan Chicken Best Homemade Spaghetti Sauce World's Best Buttered Noodles (we pair these with everything!) Easy Chicken Stroganoff Marry Me Chicken Meatballs Crockpot Au Gratin Potatoes (so cheesy!) Easy Lasagna...

Hi Reader, If I'm honest, I'll take pumpkin over apple any crisp fall day. But my husband and kids adore it, so I have a few favorites up my sleeve for when the cravings hit. Here are our favorite pumpkin recipes to inspire your fall baking! Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake Pumpkin Oatmeal Scotchies Pumpkin French Toast Casserole Pumpkin Pudding Cake Let me know if you get a chance to try any!

Hi Reader, I'm always looking for more go-to easy weeknight dinners, so I thought I would share what's currently at the top of our list! Here are 10 recipes we go back to again and again when we need something everyone will love. P.S. I've got a special cookbook offer that ends today at midnight! Tap here to shop the Cookbook Free Shipping offer ends in: Recipe 1 (or try it in the crockpot!) Recipe 2 Recipe 3 Recipe 4 Recipe 5 Recipe 6 Recipe 7 Recipe 8 Recipe 9 Recipe 10 Let me know if you...

Hi Reader, September is the kickoff of apple season, if you ask me, and it's a time we always look forward to. Crisp fall air and warm, cozy baked goods are two of the things we love most! These 10 Apple Recipes (sweet and savory!) are favorites around here -- and they'll make your house smell amazing! Our favorite Apple Crisp recipe Apple Pie with the best crunchy streusel topping Apple Bread Pudding with brown sugar glaze Apple Cheesecake Bars (i.e. the best mashup!) Apple Cherry Chicken...

Hi Reader, Whether you're back in the thick of busy school and work days, or you're hanging onto the last days of summer, the last thing we want to be doing is slaving over the stove. These 10 Summer Slow Cooker Meals are quick to prep and pretty much cook themselves: A flavorful twist on classic chicken breasts. Our favorite easy way to meal prep or serve a crowd! 🙌 🥪 This chicken makes the best sandwiches! We could eat this every night of the week. Protein-packed and full of flavor! 🌮 We...