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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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10 Prep-Ahead Summer Salads 🥗

Hey Reader, Picnic and potluck season is upon us and, if you know me, you know I love a make ahead option!These summer salads can all be prepped or made ahead, so they're must-haves when you need something that will keep well. A classic summer salad that lasts for days. The best way to eat broccoli. Our favorite mayo-less potato salad. The perfect picnic lunch! You can't go wrong with noodles 🍜 So fresh and perfect for easy lunches! This pasta salad will be the first one gone. Macaroni never...

Hi Reader, I don't know about you, but strawberries are one of my favorite fruits! Since strawberry season is upon us (or inching closer if you're in Canada like me), I wanted to share some of our favorite treats to inspire you. So if you found some of those beautiful red berries at the grocery store or farmers market (or in your garden, if you're even luckier) and you haven't eaten them all -- here are some ways to use them! If you're a no bake cheesecake lover like me 🙋♀️ My favorite...

Hey Reader! June is one of my favorite months because it is really starting to feel like summer -- the days are long and the sun is shining! If you're still cooking real meals and not just living off of ice cream, the June menu plan is ready 🎉 This menu plan has plenty of quick, easy meals plus some warm weather options! Click here to see the June Menu Plan The menu plan is a PDF, so you can print it, or you can download it and save it to your computer or your phone for easy access to the...

Hi Reader, I hope the sun is shining where you are and you're ready for all the summer grilling, refreshing drinks and no bake treats! If you ask me, Victoria Day and Memorial Day are the unofficial start of summer 🎉 Whether you're planning a long weekend barbecue or just excited for warm weather meals, here's some inspiration to get you started. The slow cooker meal we make on repeat all summer. 🥰 Our #1 fruit salad recipe. How to make the best ribs (the easy way -- I won't tell). The summer...

Hi Reader, We love Mexican-inspired dishes any day of the week but as Cinco de Mayo approaches, we love to plan out a fun spread with some of our favorites! These are the ones on our list -- I'd love to hear what you're making! An easier way to make this crowd favorite Slow cooker tacos to keep dinnertime simple This 15 minute salsa never lasts long! The rice dish that goes with everything Try swapping this for your usual tacos 🎉 Something refreshing to sip on A low carb version of Mexican...

Something is happening on the internet that we need to talk about. For years, if you wanted a tried-and-true, made-from-scratch, REAL recipe, you could search the internet, or scroll on Facebook or go to Pinterest. You'd type in what you were looking for and get a variety of recipes from real people. It's not so simple anymore. Google, Pinterest, and even Facebook are full of AI-generated recipes—stolen content that’s been reworded, republished, and spit out by bots who’ve never set foot in a...

Hi Reader, Baked Monterey Chicken has always been a favorite of mine when we go to a Chili’s restaurant. This Chili’s Copycat recipe is the perfect dish for busy weeknights to feed the whole family with minimal fuss! This recipe is so flavorful, with a combination of juicy baked chicken breasts, fresh tomatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, and a smoky bacon flavor from the first bite. 😄 Baked Monterey Chicken It’s an easy recipe that can be served with almost any side dish, so you can make it a...

Hi Reader, Today I'm excited to share my Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe with you. 😀 This is her original recipe that's she's been making since I was a kid. They're soft, chewy, perfectly golden, and ready in under 20 minutes! Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe This easy recipe is quick to make, and simple enough that you probably already have what you need in your fridge and pantry. They’re perfect for after-school snacks, lunch box treats, or for when you’re just craving the goodness of...

Hi Reader, Today I've got a super easy recipe that's ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes. This Vegetable Lo Mein recipe is made with 6 simple ingredients, so although it may not be entirely authentic, it is entirely delicious. And you should try it! 😄 Vegetable Lo Mein When it comes to quick and delicious weeknight meals, it just doesn’t get better than this. There are plenty of ways that you can add in more ingredients, bump up the spice, and make it your own. I share different variations you...

Hi Reader, Today I'm really excited to share my easy Baked Tuscan Chicken Breast recipe with you. This recipe is an easy meal ready in 30 minutes or less! Enjoy this flavorful dish with amazing cream sauce that's perfect over pasta. 😄 Baked Tuscan Chicken Breasts This recipe is part of my collection of taking a classic roast chicken breast and jazz it up without adding much prep time. It’s still on the chilly side here, and we are game for a creamy baked chicken dinner full of garlic,...