Wok It Out: Teriyaki Egg Roll in a Bowl
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 22, 2021
During quarantine, some of us have taken the opportunity to take more long walks, make healthier choices, and get fit. Some of us … well, some of us haven’t. Me? I’m definitely one of the latter, living in leggings and a messy top-bun most days. To be fair though, many of us have been in read more »
12 Holiday Dinners for 4-6 People
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 15, 2020
Not sure how to downsize your holiday dinner this year? You can still make it special – even if it’s small! I know, for most of us, it’s definitely a change of plans. My husband and I moved into a big ol’ character home this past winter, so we were excited to decorate to the read more »
How to Make a Holiday Antipasto Wreath
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 8, 2020
Love creating cute holiday appetizers? Or are you more of a freestyle cook? Honestly, I’m a little bit of both. While I love getting inspired by beautiful dishes and desserts, I’m also a busy mom – and I can usually spot a #PinterestFail a mile away. (Frankly, I know my limits in terms of both read more »
Spice It Up: 6 Tastes of Tex-Mex
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 21, 2020
Love to spice things up? Or have someone in your family who likes foods with a little bit of heat? Even if you’re not a fan of super-spicy foods, there are plenty of simple and delicious ways to add a little zest and zing to your weeknight dinners – without getting burned. From Southwestern-style chowder read more »
Breakfast for Dinner: 3 Ways
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 15, 2020
“There has never been a sadness that can’t be cured by breakfast food.” Those of you who are “Parks & Rec” fans may remember this little pearl of wisdom from Ron Swanson. Sure, it’s a slight exaggeration. But there’s something about breakfast food that’s so comforting, any time of day. Weekend brunch with omelets and read more »
7 Slow Cooker Suppers
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 13, 2020
For nearly 20 years, I was blessed to share my home with my mom. We had our roles defined: I took care of the yardwork; she was “chief cook and bottle washer.” That suited me fine, as cooking meals never interested me much. After mom passed a couple of months ago, I was left to read more »
6 Multi-Cooker Tips
Posted by Tastefully Simple on October 7, 2020
Let’s face it: multi-cookers (aka Instant Pots or IPs,) are a thing. One night in 2018 I went to bed thinking, “I love my slow cookers so much!” and the next morning I woke up, logged on, and discovered that slow cookers had suddenly become as archaic as a rotary dial phone. Huh. I was read more »
Wahoo! Time for Chili (Seasoning)!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 23, 2020
Anyone notice Wahoo! Chili Seasoning, is back? I did. If you didn’t know, it’s a seasonal product. That means it doesn’t stick around the whole year, so I have to make sure I grab one (or two) before it goes off sale for the warm summer months. Don’t let the name fool you into thinking it’s read more »
Chicken Winners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 21, 2020
According to the National Chicken Council, the average American eats about 93 pounds of chicken a year. For a family of four, that’s about 400 pounds. Holy moly … I think I need to share some chicken recipes today! Here are three of my faves: Grilled Italian Chicken & Tortellini Whether you’re camping or just read more »
Pig Out: 11 Perfect Pork Recipes for Fall
Posted by Tastefully Simple on September 17, 2020
Bacon. Chops. Ham. Pork tenderloin. Babyback ribs. Sausage. Roasts. There are so many different cuts of pork – and so many simple and delicious ways to make it for dinner! From smoky-sweet sauces to savory spices, here are 11 of our favorite ways to go whole hog this fall. 1. Bayou Pork & Asian Slaw read more »