A Valentine’s Day Charcuterie Board

Posted by on February 6, 2024

Love is in the air! This Valentine’s Day, get a little creative with your sweets and treats. Whether you’re spending quality time with your loved ones or hosting your very own Galentine’s Day, a Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is the latest and greatest food trend that is sure to win over any heart! A Valentine’s read more »

8 Essential Tips for How to Bake a Cake

Posted by on July 21, 2023

8 Tips for How to Bake a Cake https://9113d7.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/dip-level-pour-video-1.mp4 1. Measure ingredients accurately: Use measuring cups and spoons to ensure precise measurements of dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. Use the “dip, level and pour” method for precise measuring dry ingredients like flour: dip the measuring cup into the ingredient to fill above read more »

Make Easy Healthy Desserts Everyone Loves

Posted by on July 14, 2023

Sometimes, we just have a craving for something a little sweet. However, the thought of the empty calories and excess sugar can bring on the guilt. What to do? Happily, there are plenty of ways to make easy, healthy desserts without compromising on taste. Check out these simple yet effective tips and tricks to transform read more »

Plan an Easy Dinner Party Menu

Posted by on February 15, 2023

Dinner parties are back! If you’re hungering for good reason to see your friends again, why not host a get-together over a homemade meal. Here are some tips and ideas to get you started, plus easy dinner party recipes that will get raves from your guests! Keep it small. A dinner party is meant to read more »

Classy Chocolate Pound Cake 7 Ways

Posted by on February 8, 2023

Cake comes in so many delicious forms: sponge cake, upside down cake, coffee cake, angel food cake, short cake … with so many options, it’s perhaps not surprising that the simple pound cake doesn’t grab the attention it deserves. Dating back to the early 1700s, pound cake got its name from its original, super-simple recipe: read more »

Easy as Pie: 7 Simple & Delicious Desserts

Posted by on December 13, 2022

When it comes to the holidays, I don’t think there’s a more popular – or more beloved – dessert than fresh-baked pie. Pumpkin. Pecan. Apple. French silk. Banana cream. Blueberry. Coconut cream. There are so many delicious varieties, and it’s safe to say that we all have our personal favorites. When I was a kid, read more »

National Cookie Day

Posted by on December 2, 2022

Everyone loves cookies! From toddler to old-timer, here in the US we nibble cookies through every season of life, and I couldn’t be happier about it. Nothing beats a cookie fresh from the oven – and did you know that you can simplify the process by starting with a baking mix? It’s true! Tastefully Simple read more »

Oh My Gourd: 9 Perfect Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

Posted by on October 27, 2022

Pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin bread. Pumpkin waffles. Pumpkin cheesecake. You name it. Pumpkin season is in full swing. And I, for one, I couldn’t be happier. To all of you who feel the same way, you’ve come to the right place! Today we’re showcasing all things pumpkin. So sit back, grab your favorite sweater, and check read more »

Try this Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

All About Apples: 10 Favorite Fall Recipes

Posted by on September 27, 2022

Fall is in the air! And while that means pumpkin season is officially here, there’s another autumn favorite that deserves some serious attention: fresh-picked apples. So crisp. So juicy. So sweet. If you’ve never been apple picking before, I hope you’ll try visiting a local orchard with your family or a few friends this fall. read more »

Budget-Friendly Sweet Ideas

Posted by on September 6, 2022

Hey, friends, if you are looking for fresh, budget-friendly ideas … we have LOADS of them! We just brought back our fantastically fudgy Chocolate Ugly Cake Mix™ this season, and you can save tons of $$ when you bake your own goodies at home instead of buying them at the bakery. And we make it read more »