Easy holiday Truffles
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 10, 2020
Next to cookies, homemade candies are my favorite treats of the holiday season. But the “chemistry” of candymaking has often defeated me: my brittle burns and my fudge gets grainy. Having to watch a candy thermometer is stressful. (Don’t ask me about the time I melted a rubber spatula in a pot of boiling toffee.) read more »
Holiday Cookie Time
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 3, 2020
My house has been decorated for the holidays since early November. But now that December has rolled in, it’s time to get out the rolling pin and do some holiday baking. Baking cookies is one of my favorite activities of the season (along with decorating the tree and watching Hallmark movies 24/7). Here are a read more »
Fruity White Chocolate Cookies
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 23, 2020
My husband came home from work the other day and mentioned that his co-worker’s wife makes a cookie with white chocolate chips and Fruity Pebbles® breakfast cereal. If you’re anything like me, you’d give him the stink face and probably think … that sounds … weird. Cereal, in a cookie? Doesn’t that get soggy? Does read more »
How to Make Christmas Tree Cupcakes
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 18, 2020
I know, I know. It’s not even Thanksgiving. Under normal circumstances, I admit: it’s a little early to start thinking about holiday baking and entertaining. But it’s been a weird year, people. Here in Minnesota, we had our first big winter storm over a month ago, which is early for a blizzard – even by read more »
Dough! Edible Cookie Dough
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 12, 2020
Anyone else a cookie dough eater? (I’m raising my hand right now.) While some people walk out of their at-home office and into the living room after a stressful day of work and crack open an ice-cold beverage, I open the freezer to my secret stash of cookie dough. So when I saw that Monster read more »
Hey, Pumpkin: Carving, Crafting & Cooking Tips
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 5, 2020
Oh my gourd! Not sure how to make the most of those fresh pumpkins this fall? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered. From carving to crafts to cooking, here are a few of our favorite tips and tricks. 7 Smart & Simple Secrets 1. Pick the Perfect Pumpkins. For cooking and baking, remember that smaller read more »
Citrus Glazed Pineapple Cake Mix
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 17, 2020
Have you tried Citrus Glazed Pineapple Cake Mix yet? Let me tell you, this deliciously sweet, gooey cake sure is a hit with my family. And the glaze? It’s citrus flavor complements the cake so well, I’m almost drooling right now, just thinking about it. The first time I baked this up, I was a little surprised read more »
How to Make No-Churn Ice Cream
Posted by Tastefully Simple on May 8, 2020
Love ice cream? Or looking for a fun and easy recipe to make with your kids this weekend? Welcome to the simple joys of no-churn ice cream. No fancy machines. No long list of ingredients. No fuss. Plus, everybody can mix in their own favorite toppings, making it a great activity to do with your read more »
7 Handheld Dinners & Desserts: No Utensils Needed
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 23, 2020
Right now many of us are trading our dressy clothes for comfy loungewear, choosing messy buns over makeup and getting back to basics – from afternoon walks to family movie nights on the couch. Why not keep it casual in the kitchen, too? From burgers to cookies, here are 7 simple yet delicious dinners and read more »
6 St. Patrick’s Day Dishes & Desserts
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 17, 2020
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, lads and lassies! Want to raise a glass with your best mates? Or have a wee bit o’ fun in the kitchen with your favorite little leprechauns? Whether you’re Irish all the way or just for today, here are six delicious dishes and desserts that will work like a charm! 6 read more »