No peeling required for this easy, flavorful roasted delicata squash recipe. Tender, sweet slices are oven-roasted until caramelized and finished with a bright creme fraiche garlic sauce for a rich, savory side that complements any fall or holiday meal. We love squash, and delicata is one of our favorites. It has a natural sweetness and … Read more

Cupid’s Chex Mix of Love This Valentine’s Day snack mix — affectionately nicknamed “Cupid’s Chex Mix of Love” — balances sweet, salty, and crunchy for an irresistible treat. Soft melted marshmallows bind Rice Chex cereal and pretzel twists into bite-sized pieces you can sprinkle with heart-shaped confetti, mini candy-coated chocolates, or edible glitter for extra … Read more

There’s nothing more comforting than a large bowl of turkey farro soup. This one-pot meal combines ground turkey, pancetta, cremini mushrooms, farro, and plenty of kale in a deep, savory broth. It comes together quickly: brown the meats and vegetables, simmer everything for about 30 minutes, then enjoy a warm, protein-packed soup that stores and … Read more

Banana Mug Cake for One We love this banana mug cake for one when we need a quick dessert or an easy breakfast idea. This single-serve mug cake is perfectly portion-controlled and delivers all the flavor of a banana chocolate chip muffin without the fuss of baking a whole batch. Overview Single-serve desserts are ideal … Read more

I’m the kind of person who can’t stand putting whole, unpeeled bananas in the freezer — they turn brown and look unappetizing. That’s why I developed a simple, practical approach to freezing bananas the right way so you won’t be left with a mushy, stuck-together clump in your freezer. This year is the year of … Read more

I’m back in Minneapolis after an eight-day trip to California — our big vacation of the year. Mark and I unplugged for most of the trip, checking email only in the mornings and enjoying some much-needed time together. Our first stop was Hermosa Beach, California. We chose Hermosa to cheer for Tim Bomgren at the … Read more

Straight from The Well Plated Cookbook, this Butternut Squash, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole is a comforting, savory Fall favorite. Loaded with tender chicken, sweet butternut squash, nutty wild rice, and bright dried cranberries, it’s an easy, satisfying meal for weeknights or gatherings. The Well Plated Cookbook is Here! The Well Plated Cookbook features more … Read more

This Turkey Wild Rice Soup is rich, creamy, and wonderfully comforting. It’s an ideal way to use holiday turkey leftovers and makes excellent leftovers itself—easy to store and reheat for later meals. Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup A steaming bowl of creamy soup warms you from the inside out. This version combines a silky, milk-thickened … Read more

Cooking chicken breasts in the Instant Pot is one of the easiest, most reliable ways to batch-cook shredded chicken. All you need are boneless, skinless chicken breasts, a little water or broth, and your preferred seasonings. This pressure-cooking method yields tender, evenly cooked chicken that stays moist whether you plan to dice it, shred it, … Read more

Caramelized Onion Pasta combines the deep, savory flavors of French onion soup with the comforting texture of baked pasta. This creamy, caramelized pasta dish highlights sweet, slowly cooked onions, a rich broth-based sauce, and a golden, cheesy breadcrumb topping. It’s comforting, elegant, and surprisingly simple when you allow time to properly caramelize the onions. Caramelized … Read more