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Thank you for filling my life with the pictures, messages, and conversations about how The Well Plated Cookbook has found a home at your table. It’s been just over one month since The Well Plated Cookbook has been available. In that time, many of you have sent pictures of you sharing its meals with your family and others. Many of you have let me know that it has already positively influenced your health goals, that your picky eaters LOVE these wholesome recipes, and that your confidence in the kitchen has grown....

Cauliflower is always best served cooked rather than raw, and my favorite has been roasted cauliflower. I normally roast it with some olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic and Parmesan cheese but when visiting a local Middle Eastern restaurant I was inspired by their version of cauliflower served with tahini sauce and sprinkled with ruby red pomegranate seeds and pomegranate molasses. Their cauliflower dish tasted very different from what I was accustomed to, yet so delicious that I got determined to recreate it at home....

This is literally a one-ingredient recipe. Red bell peppers. That’s it! One simple ingredient that, when roasted, enhances your meal with abundant vibrancy and a complexity that will make you wonder what other depths our vegetables have been hiding from you all along. Since roasted red peppers keep well in the fridge, like Roasted Tomatoes, you can roast a large batch of them in your oven to have on hand for sprucing up an array of recipes – from pizzas and pastas, to sandwiches, salads, and scrambles....

If you’re looking for something quick and easy that you can put together for the next tailgating party, family get-together, or social of any kind, you’ve justhit the jackpot. Rocky road has always been one of my favorite ice cream flavors. Which makes this salty, sweet, crunchy sensations one of my favorite treats. How Long Can You Store Rocky Road Fudge? Fudge will easily last up to two weeks in the refrigerator when placed inside an air-tight container or a Ziploc bag....

I purchased this punch bowl nearly five years ago. Every year I make a point to validate its space in my cabinet by using it at least once. Christmas Punch is lightly fizzy and features apple cider, sparking wine, and rum or brandy.Champagne Punch is glittering with raspberries.Skinny Margaritas are begging to be made by the pitcher (er, punch bowl). This year, I wanted to return to the punch bowl’s roots and make a traditional rum punch, but with one important twist....

What’s really special about this salmon piccata is the buttery-soft texture of the fish. It’s so tender, so soft that you immediately fall in love with it. Searing fish in butter and oil helps achieve that kind of texture. But so does the temperature to which you cook your salmon. I seared on one side for about 2 minutes, until the internal temperature reached about 115F-120F, then flipped and seared for another minute....

FavoritePinShare Delicious soft and chew sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting and a salted caramel drizzle Hi everyone! Chelsea back from Chelsea’s Messy Apron and today I’m sharing one of my family’s favorite sugar cookies! A soft and chewy sugar cookie base with the most flavorful cream cheese frosting, a caramel drizzle, and some sea salt to finish everything up! These cookies are inspired by a local cookie shop. They have the most amazing sugar cookie varieties and we make way too many stops there!...

This healthy baked salmon recipe is a riff on my everlasting, always reliable Baked Salmon in Foil. After making it (literally) dozens of times (and, all my other healthy salmon recipes), I can tell you it is the best baked salmon recipe in the world. It’s also incredibly adaptable! For today’s sweet and spicy baked salmon twist, I took the same core concept of baking salmon in the oven in a large foil a completely different flavor direction....

FavoritePinShare Sticky Sesame Garlic Shrimp is coated in the most amazing sticky Asian sauce and topped with green onions and sesame seeds! This is a quick and easy 30-minute meal that you will make again and again! If you love shrimp recipes then be sure to also try: Creamy Tuscan Garlic Shrimp, 15 minute Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, or this Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp! School is OUT for summer!! I totally was the mom to take the pictures of the first and last day of school....

FavoritePinShare Fresh Spring greens, strawberries, crunchy pecans, chicken, and feta cheese come together in this delicious and healthy wrap. It is drizzled in balsamic dressing and the flavor is amazing! We currently have a nutrition challenge at our gym. It is eight weeks long and we have a partner to help hold us accountable. It is just in time for summer and my team is currently in the lead! I am always looking for delicious recipes to create that help me get my protein, carbs, fruits, and vegetables in for every meal....

I am chronically late. No matter how much time I allow myself or how important the occasion is, I never seem to be able to push myself out the door at the proper hour. Honestly, I would have been late to my own wedding if I didn’t have six assertive bridesmaids shoving me into the back of an SUV (and a dreamy Strawberry Cake, erm husband-to-be waiting for me). Inevitably, I arrive at my final destination frazzled and lightly perspiring, but these strawberry oatmeal breakfast bars are my saving grace (these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats save me often too)....

I’ve made stuffed bell peppers a thousand times before, but stuffed poblano peppers with chicken and cheese? You guys, I don’t know why I waited so long. In addition to taco salad and barbacoa on everything, this has become one of my favorite healthy Mexican meals. With chicken, cheese, plenty of Mexican flavors, and quick prep time, I happen to think this is the best stuffed poblano peppers recipe out there....

It may be hard to believe, but I used to dislike Reese’s peanut butter cups. I’ve always loved chocolate and peanut butter, I just wasn’t a fan of them together. What was wrong with me? I’m a huge fan of the combination now. What I’m not a big fan of is all the sugar, though. And ever since I created low carb gluten-free tagalongs (you know, those amazing Girl Scout cookies with chocolate and peanut butter?...

This spicy and smokey goodness can be enjoyed by the whole family in less than an hour. How long can you freeze Chili? The shelf-life of chili is 3-4 days in the refrigerator and 4 to 6 months in the freezer. Pretty impressive, huh? To make sure your chili lasts this long, you need to refrigerate/freeze it 2 hours after cooking, and place it in an airtight container. Make sure not to leave your chili out for longer than 2 hours because bacteria tends to grow quickly at room temperature....

When we tumbled out of our hotel room in Chiang Mai at 10:45 p.m. in fervent search of dinner after a delayed flight, my stomach’s resolve to eat the first food we could find was outmatched only by my relentless determination to not, under any circumstances, waste a single meal in Thailand. I forced Ben to bypass several restaurants that I deemed “too touristy,” and after we had been walking 10 minutes, he stopped firmly in front of what was one of the first open restaurants we’d seen in a while, pointed to the menu, and asked me, a look of animal-like desperation in his eyes, “Can we PLEASE eat here?...

FavoritePinShare Fruit cake is a classic holiday dessert that you’re going to love! With this recipe, you’ll get a moist, flavorful treat every time! Not only are these types of bread delicious, but they’re great for gifting! Apple, lemon, and blueberry banana bread are more fruit-filled desserts that will be loved wherever they go! Amazing Holiday Fruitcake Recipe I’m going to be honest here. I don’t get the hate for fruit cake!...

FavoritePinShare Fried Pickles are tangy dill pickles dipped in a smooth flavorful batter and fried till crispy golden brown. A sure fire winner for any appetizer or snack time! Serve these little golden nuggets before any meal, such as this Philly Cheese Steak Sloppy Joe, Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sandwich, or this The Best Burger (And Secret Sauce Recipe.) which you can double as a dipping sauce. Homemade Fried Pickles Fried pickles are so easy and taste SO GOOD, you’ll want to make these everyday....

You have to admit, fast food and a keto diet don’t exactly go hand in hand. We all know that a homemade meal is going to be better for you, but I’m a firm believer in doing the best you can in every circumstance. And sometimes, life just happens. Whether you need keto friendly fast food because you’re on the road, you have a crazy schedule, or you need the best keto fast food options for a different circumstance, that’s what this low carb keto fast food guide is for....

A low carb keto pecan pie recipe will make your holiday table complete! This one is so much like the real thing that no one will know the difference. I worked on this recipe for weeks to make it the best sugar-free pecan pie, and recently updated the filling with Besti powdered sweetener to make the texture even better than the older versions. I hope you’ll find a spot for this keto pie recipe in your holiday celebrations — or anytime you want a special treat....

In theory, croutons should be one of the best things in life: lightly crunchy bread that adds texture, soaks up flavorful sauces (like this Caesar Dressing), and express delivers them to my taste buds in carb form. In practice, they’re far from it. Most are dry little bread rocks that scrape the roof of my mouth and are too solid to spear with a fork. This is no proper way for food to behave and recipes (like in this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad) deserve better....