Italian Pasta Salad
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 24, 2013
It’s the perfect time of year for enjoying warm sunshine – and turning off the stove. On those hot summer days, the last thing you want to do is heat up your kitchen. That makes cold pasta salads the perfect side dish (or for my family, the perfect meal)! I love Italian pasta salads, which read more »
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Quiche
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 2, 2013
You know the old saying: April showers bring May flowers. But the busiest wedding months are almost in bloom, too – making this the perfect time to enjoy a different kind of shower. Celebrating the bride-to-be? Or a new baby? Or just feel like getting together with your girlfriends? Make this easy yet elegant quiche for brunch! read more »
Honey Teriyaki Salmon
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 5, 2013
You never forget your first love. Now don’t get be wrong. I’m smitten by many of the new products making their debut in our Spring-Summer Catalog – from our luscious Lemonberry™ Cake to that gorgeous Raspberry Jalapeño Sauce. But Honey Teriyaki Sauce. You handsome devil. It’s SO good to see you again. This month marks read more »
Lightened Almond Pound Cake Trifle
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 10, 2013
A goal has a plan, a wish has a genie. Turns out my New Year’s resolutions usually require a genie. But this year, I’m gonna fracture that fairytale and lose those 10 pounds. For reals. Because I have a plan, and it starts with pound cake. No, really! It does. The Lightened Almond Pound Cake read more »
Absolutely Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 18, 2012
I’m not big into Christmas baking, but I do love sweets. And it seems like this time of year I always need treats for last-minute guests or a cookie exchange or a potluck or something, so I better make something. Luckily, these cookies are super easy to make, and the little dollop of fruit spread read more »
Chocolate Almond Pound Cake Cookies
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 29, 2012
‘Tis the season to get in touch with your inner Home-Ecky Becky and bake! This is a persona I rarely visit – I love to cook, but baking is not my strength. So imagine my surprise when I was able to successfully make these fabulous, chocolate-dipped almond cookies! Wow (if I do say so myself)! read more »
Make Ahead Cheesy Bacon Potatoes Au Gratin
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 16, 2012
Ah, Thanksgiving … how do I love thee? Let me count the ways: There is not gift-giving pressure, you don’t need a costume or a date, there are no secrets to keep, no mythical creatures to embody and no political connotations. Thanksgiving is all about family and food – two of my favorite things! It’s read more »
Apple Bayou Pork Chops
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 28, 2012
It’s the changing of the seasons here in Minnesota … sweartshirts are coming out of storage boxes, crops are being harvested and apple trees are loaded with fruit. A few years ago, my husband planted two apple trees in our backyard. Year 1: nothing. Year 2: an apple (yes … AN apple). It’s been a read more »
Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 4, 2012
There’s one food at my house that always gets thumbs up – PIZZA! It’s super easy to make, and as my husband says, “It tastes good on my tongue.” And the advantages don’t stop there – you can use almost anything as topping, you can serve a simple side like carrots and ranch, and if read more »
Buckeye Truffles
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 7, 2012
Tastefully Simple consultants and HQ team members are gearing up for the biggest party of the summer! We are heading off to Columbus, Ohio for Party Palooza 2012. I can’t wait to share in the excitement and energy! One consultant was so inspired, in fact, that she decided to come up with a tasty treat read more »