Rachel's Step by Step
18 recipes converted from their YouTube cooking videos.
Thanksgiving Glazed Ham
A simple, crowd‑pleasing glazed ham perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering. This recipe walks you through warming a fully cooked smoked ham, making a buttery brown‑sugar‑orange marmalade glaze, scoring and studding the ham with cloves, and finishing it with a glossy caramelized crust.
Chicken Mole Step by Step // Doña Maria Sauce ❤️
A step‑by‑step Mexican‑style chicken mole made with dried guajillo and ancho chilies, a store‑bought Dona Maria mole paste, freshly ground spices, and a touch of dark chocolate for depth. The chicken is first poached in a light broth, then simmered in the rich mole sauce until tender and flavorful.
Green Chile Stew with Ground Beef // Easy and Hearty ❤️
A hearty Tex-Mex inspired green chili stew packed with ground beef, mild Anaheim peppers, potatoes, and optional pinto beans. Perfect for a chilly day, served with toasted corn tortillas and melted cheese.
MY BEST CHICKEN FRIED CHICKEN
A Southern‑style comfort dish featuring thinly pounded chicken breast that’s breaded, fried to golden perfection, and smothered in a rich, buttery gravy. Perfect for a family dinner with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Maple Bourbon glazed Brussels Sprouts / so easy and delicious❤️
A sweet‑savory Thanksgiving side featuring roasted Brussels sprouts tossed in a buttery maple‑bourbon glaze, crispy bacon, and plump dried cranberries. Perfectly balanced flavors and a beautiful presentation make this dish a holiday favorite.
Chicken Tortilla Soup // From my New Kitchen to Yours ❤️
A hearty Mexican‑style chicken tortilla soup made with bone‑in chicken, homemade spice paste, black beans, corn, rice, and topped with crispy baked tortilla strips, toasted bread, avocado, lime, and melted cheese. Easy to prepare and perfect for any season.
3 EASY Homemade Ice Cream Recipes / 3 INGREDIENTS / No Machine ❤
A quick and easy no‑churn ice cream recipe that yields three indulgent summer flavors—Rocky Road, Strawberry Cookies & Cream, and Nutter Butter M&M's. Made with just heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and mix‑ins, these frozen treats are perfect for hot days and require only a hand mixer.
How to make authentic Pork Chile Verde // Step by Step ❤️
A hearty Mexican pork chile verde made with roasted tomatillos, serrano and poblano peppers, fresh cilantro, and a fragrant blend of cumin, oregano, peppercorns and cloves. Slow‑simmered until the pork is melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender, this dish is perfect served with beans, Mexican rice or warm flour tortillas.
Jalapeno Onion Burger
A hearty, juicy beef burger loaded with super‑thin caramelized onions and spicy jalapeno, finished with classic condiments and melted Jack cheese. Perfect for a quick dinner or a satisfying weekend treat.
How to Roast Vegetables the Right Way with Balsamic Vinaigrette // Side Dish❤️
A colorful, healthy side dish of zucchini, sweet potato, broccoli, red bell pepper, and purple onion roasted to crispy perfection and tossed with a simple balsamic vinaigrette. Perfect for any dinner or lunch.
A Full Meal In The Palm Of Your Hand
A full‑meal Mexican‑style tostada featuring ultra‑crispy fried corn tortillas topped with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, fresh lettuce, avocado, cheese, salsa and lime. Simple ingredients you probably already have, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Caldo De Albondigas // Mexican Meatball Soup ❤️
A comforting Mexican meatball soup packed with seasoned beef meatballs, potatoes, sweet potatoes, chayote, carrots, zucchini (or calabacita), and a rich beef broth flavored with fresh herbs, spices, and optional chipotle for a smoky kick. Perfect for cool weather and easy to make step‑by‑step.
HOW TO MAKE BEEF BIRRIA with Consome /Birria QUESA TACOS ❤
A rich, slow‑cooked Mexican beef birria served in cheesy quesadilla tacos. The broth is flavored with neck bones, dried chilies, tomatoes, tomatillos and a blend of toasted spices, then simmered for 2½ hours until the meat falls off the bone. Finish with fresh cilantro, lime and melted wajaka cheese for an authentic, comforting meal.
BEST CHICKEN POT PIE! STEP by STEP! ❤
A comforting homemade chicken pot pie with a buttery, herb‑infused filling and flaky pastry crust. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples, this recipe walks you through every step—from sautéing the vegetables to rolling the dough and baking a golden, flaky top.
CHICKEN FAJITAS / Easy cheesy quick mexican meal / homemade seasoning ❤
A vibrant Mexican‑style fajita platter called the "Sombrero Plate" featuring thinly sliced chicken breast marinated in citrus and spices, sautéed with colorful bell peppers, onions, jalapeño, tomato and fresh cilantro, finished with melted wajaka cheese and served with homemade flour tortillas, refried beans and Mexican rice.
They've Gone Viral // Smash Burger Tacos!! Step by Step ❤️
A fun fusion of a classic smash burger and a taco, these smash burger tacos combine seasoned ground beef, melty cheese, and fresh toppings on a crisp tortilla. Easy to make on a griddle, they’re perfect for a quick dinner or weekend treat.
Chicken Pepperoncini / Easy meal ❤️
A quick and easy Italian‑American skillet dish featuring seared chicken strips, sweet red bell peppers, tangy pepperoncini, and a rich heavy‑cream Parmesan sauce. Perfect served over steamed rice or buttered noodles.
Shepherd’s Pie / Cottage Pie ❤️
A comforting, classic British‑style Shepherd's Pie made with ground beef, vegetables, and a rich cheddar‑cheddar mashed potato topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a hearty weeknight dinner.