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

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast that comes together in under two minutes. These four instant oatmeal recipes capture the familiar flavors of store-bought packets but use short lists of whole-food ingredients you’ll feel good about eating. They’re fast, customizable, and perfect for busy mornings. Instant oats are the quickest oatmeal option—quick-cooking or “instant” oats are rolled … Read more

Dreamy chocolate chunk almond butter cookies made with oats, butter, brown sugar, creamy almond butter, and maple syrup — soft, chewy, and impossibly satisfying. Best Almond Butter Cookies These almond butter oatmeal cookies are a twist on classic peanut-butter oat cookies, made without any wheat flour and packed with oaty texture and rich almond flavor. … Read more

Gorgeous ahi tuna tacos, seared with sesame seeds and finished with a bright citrus mango guacamole. These tacos balance the rich, meaty texture of ahi tuna with fresh, vibrant toppings and warm tortillas for an easy, restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve these tacos with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a scoop of mango … Read more

Fall in love with these Peanut Butter Banana Cookies studded with dark chocolate chunks. They combine rolled oats, mashed banana and creamy peanut butter for a naturally sweet, chewy cookie that works as a breakfast treat, an after-school snack, or a guilt-reduced dessert. Best Peanut Butter Banana Cookies These cookies are a riff on classic … Read more