
Truffle Fudge Ice Cream Cake
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 22, 2014
We live in Minnesota. In the winter, it’s cold … REALLY cold. In the depths of January I saw lots of images on Facebook that said things like, “The first person to complain about it being too hot this summer is getting slapped.” Well, kids, get out your slappers. It’s July. And I’m hot. Not read more »

Bourbon Bacon Hot Dogs
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 10, 2014
Ah, the joys of summertime. Sipping a cold drink. Basking in the warm sunshine. And breathing in the scent of fresh-cut grass. In Minnesota and North Dakota, we often joke that winter lasts for six months of the year. (Don’t laugh – it’s only a SLIGHT exaggeration.) But to be honest, I think all of read more »

Crispy Baked Asparagus
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 17, 2014
For me, asparagus is not only a sign that warmer weather is on its way, it’s also a memory. My grandpa knew where to find wild asparagus – which he jokingly called “asper-grass” – and if we visited during the spring he would take us along on his treks through the wilds of the western Minnesota prairie. read more »

Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread Pizzas
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 10, 2014
Father’s Day is right around the corner. And you know what that means? It’s time to fire up a macho meal. As the only girl living in a house with three boys, I’m no stranger to meat and potatoes. But during the summertime, I love to grill and make the most of fresh garden veggies. read more »

Garlic Grilled Broccolini
Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 29, 2014
I’ve been trying really hard to eat healthier, but like you, I tend to fall into a rut and eat some of the same things. I get bored, and then I fall off the healthy wagon. Sound familiar? I’m constantly looking for new foods and new ways to prepare some of my favorites to keep read more »

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Teriyaki Kabobs
Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 27, 2014
Kabobs. Skewers. Shish kebabs. Whatever you call ’em, they are delicious – and they are one of the best reasons to fire up your grill this summer. A “kebab” literally translates to meat roasted on a spit or skewer. Though this dish originated in the Middle East and traditionally featured lamb, these days you’ll find all read more »

Perfectly Potato Cheddar Quiche
Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 5, 2014
There’s something about a hot breakfast, isn’t there? The aroma of bacon frying and the realization that you’re about to eat as a family are both warm and cozy thoughts for me. And I don’t think I’ve ever met a kid who doesn’t like having breakfast for dinner, so whether you’re in the mood for read more »

Creamy Garlic Chicken
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 20, 2014
Is chicken a staple in your house? We have some kind of chicken dish at least twice per week. And, to be honest, it gets a little boring, doesn’t it? I try so hard to mix it up and try new recipes, but when I’m in a hurry, I find myself going back to the read more »

Freeze-Your-Own Potatoes O’Brien
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 11, 2014
So I’ve been getting into this whole freezer meal craze … it turns out I really LIKE having something I can pull out of the freezer on a moment’s notice! It’s always something better than what I could whip up in 20 minutes, and I’ve now trained myself to pull tomorrow’s dinner out of the read more »

Spicy Cheese Bites
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 30, 2014
Remember way back in December when I talked about getting together with friends for a fondue night? Well if you don’t, I’ll recap just a bit. We don’t do dessert fondue or cheese. Instead, we each bring our favorite meats and veggies, heat oil in our fondue pots and deep fry our way through dinner read more »