8 Ways Tastefully Simple Meals Kits Are Deliciously Different
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 19, 2022
In the musical play, “The Music Man,” there is a rousing number where the citizens of the small town of River City sing in excited anticipation of the arrival of their mail order deliveries via the “Wells Fargo Wagon.” Call me crazy, but I feel a similar thrill when the mail truck drops off a read more »
Let’s Roll!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 14, 2022
FACT: Things that are rolled, swirled, twisted or spun are FUN! So today, I’m going to share FIVE bold, rolled (and often extolled!) recipes that bring pinwheel panache to the party. First up–Minnesota Sushi! This adorable appetizer is the stuff of our Scanda-hoovian roots up here in the northland. Ham, cream cheese and pickles are read more »
8 Ways to Ease Your Food Budget
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 12, 2022
My 86-year-old auntie recalls standing over a vat of steaming Mason jars as a teenager and declaring, “I’m going to marry a man who can afford store-bought canned goods!” Little could she know that timeless techniques like home canning and food preservation would continue to be a smart strategy for saving money on groceries right read more »
Easy Easter Eats!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 31, 2022
Peter Cottontail is about to start hoppin’ down the bunny trail, so we have an amazingly easy and delicious ham recipe for you today, plus some sides and a dessert too. Let’s start with the star of the show – this wonderfully simple Tangy Raspberry Glazed Ham. Just two ingredients! We also have a video: read more »
10 Copycat Mexican Restaurant Recipes
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 29, 2022
Burrito bowls. Chips and guac. Cheesy quesadillas. Whether you’re a devoted fan of Chipotle, Qdoba, Panchero’s or a little local cantina, I think it’s safe to say that we all have a favorite hot spot when it comes to take-out with a Tex-Mex twist. But the extra cost – and the extra calories – can read more »
Nashville Hot Seasoning: 7 Ways
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 24, 2022
Anyone else store their seasonings in a drawer in their kitchen? When I moved last year, I decided instead of putting my seasonings in the cupboard, I’d have them in a drawer so I can see them all and know what I have to work with. The first row is my most-used seasonings – ones read more »
9 Secrets for Savory Cheese Ball Mixes
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 18, 2022
Cheese balls are the absolute perfect party food. All you need are a few crispy pretzels, crunchy crackers or fresh garden veggies, and voila! You’ll have a complete, delightfully dippable appetizer in minutes that everyone will gather around, whether you’re hosting game day or girls’ night in. But did you know that you can actually read more »
Stuck on dinner ideas?
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 15, 2022
Do you ever get stuck on what to make for dinner? That is how I have been feeling lately. I’m a little tired of our same old regular rotation meals, but I don’t want so spend a lot on ingredients for a new meal I’m not sure my family is going to like. I seem read more »
A Wee Taste O’ Ireland
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 10, 2022
Did you know that nearly 10% of Americans claim Irish ancestry? About one-third Irish on my mother’s side, I’ve always loved the culture, and especially the traditional music, of Ireland. The native foods, on the other hand? Apart from potatoes – which I have an apparently genetically-induced obsession for – I’m not very familiar with read more »
Make It a Malt Shop Night!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 8, 2022
There’s a beloved diner in every small town, particularly in the Midwest. They are the retro restaurants, known for coffee and homemade pie. The downtown diners that serve the best cheeseburgers and hot beef sandwiches in town. The cute little cafés on the corner that still make old-fashioned malts and root beer floats. Want to read more »