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Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images The Valley Hospital is a local hospital in my area that makes a healing turmeric oat bowl for those who have given birth. My girlfriends who have had babies at this hospital have become obsessed with it. These many messages piqued my curiosity as to what is so special about these oats. The oats were bright yellow (no doubt packed with turmeric) and topped with a variety of fresh fruits, nuts and seeds....

Close Photo:Eating Well Eating Well I’m definitely extra cheery during the holiday season, mostly because my mommakes hundreds of Christmas cookiesfor my siblings and I to devour. Think pizzelle, biscotti, ricotta cookies, pignoli cookies—is it obvious we’re Italian American yet? But outside of the traditional Italian bites, there was one cookie that stood out beyond these classic flavors, and I still request it every year. Those that have tried it understand that it’s oatmeal-raisin’s more sophisticated sister—the “cool aunt,” if you will....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images I’m an avid Costco shopper. I make the 40-minute round-trip visit at least twice a month for lots of things (it’s the best place to buyfrozen fruitandcheese, in my opinion). But I also love surveying the aisles for great seasonal items. And one of my favorites is finally back in stock—Pumpkin & Bats Ravioli. Carolyn Malcoun Related:The Best Times to Shop at Costco These ravioli come in a two-pack of pumpkin-shaped ravioli made with orange dough and bat-shaped ravioli made with black dough....

ClosePhoto: Getty ImagesI joke that I have a salty-fatty tooth. I’ll choose a handful of chips or a slice of cheese over a piece of chocolate any day. My husband and daughter, on the other hand, want dessert most nights. But it’s rare that I do. I inherited this neutral feeling about dessert from my dad. I remember the first time a server handed him a cheese menu along with a dessert menu....

Whenever I can, I try to think ahead about breakfast, prepping burritos I can reheat in the microwave or setting up overnight oats before I go to bed. But no meal-prep breakfast has me in its grip like thisBaked Oatmeal with Pearsrecipe. Jennifer Garner Made Brownie Baked Oatmeal and It’s Like Eating Dessert for Breakfast I am evangelical about this oatmeal. I dream about this oatmeal. To level with you, I wish I was eating some of this oatmeal right now....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images I love to cook, but sometimes answering the question of what’s for dinner can be stressful—especially during the week, when deadlines and other commitments take priority. And when I’m hungry at the end of the day and don’t have a dinner plan in place, that’s when I’ll raid the fridge for random ingredients in hopes of throwing something together quickly, or order takeout. While I’m not a meal prepper, you will find me batch-cooking big pots of soup or casseroles on Sundays (when I have the time and space to enjoy the process of cooking) and reheating the leftovers on the following days....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleYour Meal PlanSomething to Sip OnWhat’s Inspiring Me This Week In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Your Meal Plan Something to Sip On What’s Inspiring Me This Week CloseOur column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make meal planning and meal prep as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and tweak them as you see fit....

Close Your Weekly Plan Sunday:Spaghetti with Creamy Lemon-Spinach SauceMonday:Ginger-Soy Salmon BitesTuesday:French Onion Soup(ingredients not included in shopping list)Wednesday:Braised Brisket with Tomatoes & Onions(ingredients not included in shopping list)Thursday:Rotisserie Chicken Salad MeltFriday:Creamy Pesto Shrimp with Gnocchi & Peas Get the Shopping List Our column, ThePrep, has everything you’ll need to make dinner planning and grocery shopping as easy as can be. Nutritional needs differ from one individual to another, and we invite you to use these dinner plans as inspiration and adjust them as you see fit....

ClosePhoto: Victor ProtasioI’ve been celebrating Friendsmas—a nonsense holiday even more made-up than Friendsgiving—with the same set of pals since we were still in high school. The shape of the evening is loose and shaggy, but the menu has rules. Mac and cheese is a must—so are green beans, a roasted bird and lots of desserts. My friend Emma presides over the affair with a golden touch in the kitchen and little patience for lousy recipes....

Photo:Courtesy of BrandMy love for pasta bowls was born out of necessity. I don’t think I’ve ever gone a week without eatinga pasta dish, and nothing works as well as these hybrid pieces for serving them up. The longer I’ve had them, the more I’d argue that they’re the perfect dinnerware piece for pretty much everything else, too.One of my favorite sets I’ve ever tried isfrom Amazon. TheseY Yhy bowlshave the quality and versatility needed to become one of my most reached-for pieces in the kitchen, and they’re on sale right now....

Close Photo:Jen Causey Jen Causey In the middle of summer, I don’t really want to heat up the kitchen to cook dinner. Honestly, my thoughts keep turning to ice cream and though I wish this was the perfect meal choice for me, at my age, it’s not. I look, feel and act healthy—and generally, I am. But I’ve had a few of the larger health scares in life, including breast cancer (twice)....

ClosePhoto:petrrgoskov/Adobe StockI love a pumpkin spice latte, and I’m not embarrassed to admit it. When the weather cools down and I see it back on coffee shop menus, you better believe that I’m adding that pumpkiny, cinnamony sweetness to my lattes. I also work from home, and keep my fridge stocked with coffee drinks, so when I spotted Califia Farms’ Pumpkin Spice Latte during a recent Target run, I let out an excited squeal and immediately put it in my cart....

Close Photo: Adam Morgan / Husk This is Obsessed: my weekly column devoted to sharing all the things I’m loving right now—from unique food and gift ideas to travel destinations and beauty products—plus some tips and tricks for living your best life. Huskis one of my all-time favorite restaurants. It has three locations (Charleston, South Carolina; Savannah, Georgia; and Nashville, Tennessee), and I’ve officially made the pilgrimage to each one. Each time I’ve visited Husk, I’ve eaten or drunk something so unique and delicious that I’ll think about it for months....