Rachel Kim

Rachel creates meal plans and quick recipes for families too busy for complicated cooking. Her focus: batch cooking, 20-minute dinners, and meals that work for tired parents and picky eaters alike.
153 Articles

How to Make Homemade Pizza Dough That Actually Stretches

Pizza dough that tears instead of stretching has one problem: the gluten has not…

How to Make a Slow Cooker Pot Roast That Falls Apart Perfectly

A pot roast that does not fall apart was not cooked long enough or…

How to Make Homemade Granola That Stays Crunchy for Two Weeks

Store-bought granola costs $7 to $12 a bag for a quantity that lasts a…

How to Cook Dried Beans in the Instant Pot Without Pre-Soaking

Dried beans cooked in an Instant Pot go from bag to table in 30…

How to Make Chicken Broth From Scratch Using Leftover Bones

Homemade chicken broth costs almost nothing when you make it from bones and vegetable…

How to Meal Prep Breakfast for the Week in 30 Minutes

The morning decision problem is real. When you are already running 10 minutes behind…

How to Make Fried Rice That Tastes Like Takeout — Not Leftover

Fried rice made at home from freshly cooked rice turns out soft, clumpy, and…

How to Make Homemade Mac and Cheese That Tastes Better Than the Box

Homemade mac and cheese from scratch takes about 20 minutes and costs less per…

How to Make Rice That Is Not Mushy or Crunchy — Just Perfect

Mushy rice and crunchy rice are both ratio and method problems. Not bad luck,…

Is Meal Prepping Actually Worth the Time, An Honest Answer

Meal prepping takes time on the front end. That is the whole objection, and…

How to Make Beans Actually Taste Good, So You Can Eat Them More

Beans are one of the cheapest, most nutritious foods available. They’re also the thing…

High-Protein Cheap Meals for Families, Under $2 Per Serving

Eating enough protein as a family without blowing your grocery budget is one of…

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