11 Warm & Cozy Winter Dinners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 11, 2022
Minnesota is a beautiful place, filled with sparkling lakes, majestic trees and rolling hills. But every winter, we hit a stretch of -20°F temperatures (for the HIGH, I might add), and we wonder why we live where the air hurts our faces. That time in the wintry tundra is officially here, friends. The silver lining: read more »
Fresh Recipes for the New Year
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 6, 2022
The decadent holiday foods are behind us and it’s time to get back on track, right? I don’t know about you, but I sorta let the holiday foods happen, because ya gotta live a little! So now that January has arrived, we must be grateful for what was and plunge into the new year that read more »
Lighten Up: 6 Air Fryer Favorites
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 4, 2022
Eating well can be a little overwhelming sometimes. But you know what? It doesn’t have to be all or nothing! Sometimes making a few healthier choices can be as simple as a swap. Case in point: air fryer recipes can be a delicious, feel-good alternative for your favorite deep-fried foods. Seriously, if you have a read more »
Better Beef Brisket
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 3, 2021
Hanukkah has begun, and many will celebrate with a delicious brisket! But whether you are Jewish or not, brisket is a wonderful treat to celebrate the season for anyone. And by the way, I am not Jewish … so my blog today is based on info from knowledgeable friends and brisket tips from the world read more »
Soup Up Your Leftover Turkey!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 27, 2021
Family. Friends. Food. There are so many things to love about Thanksgiving. The day after? Well, there’s a lot to love about all of those leftovers, too! In fact, I highly recommend enjoying a slice of pumpkin pie for breakfast in your jammies, while you scope out the Black Friday sales online. But wait … read more »
Air Fryer Veggies
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 23, 2021
Air fryers are one of the hottest trends in cooking right now. To be honest, I started hearing about air fryers a couple of years ago and didn’t really understand the hype. (I mean how much better could French fries be if you made them in the air fryer versus the oven? And why would read more »
Turkey Tricks
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 21, 2021
My brother always says that Thanksgiving is his favorite holiday, because it’s all about food and family. I agree! Gift giving is not my love language, so Christmas kinda stresses me out. But I’m all about the food, baby! Most people I know dread making the turkey, but I have a few secrets that will read more »
11 Fun Twists on Thanksgiving Classics
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 17, 2021
Turkey. Pumpkin pie. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Cranberries. When it comes to Thanksgiving, there’s a lot to love about the classics. (Seriously, I’ve already set aside my stretchiest pair of leggings for the big day.) But what if you’re ready to put a fresh twist on some of those old family traditions? It’s easy to read more »
Spaghetti Squash
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 9, 2021
Fall is my favorite season; sweatshirts, crunchy leaves, the bugs are gone and the squash is harvested! Spaghetti squash is a weird and wonderful veggie, so let’s explore that one in particular today. This variety of squash has a very mild, slightly sweet taste. When it’s cooked, it separates into strands that resemble spaghetti. It read more »
A Superior Seasoned Salt
Posted by Tastefully Simple on November 5, 2021
Growing up, I thought seasoned salt was supposed to be orange. That’s what we had in the cupboard over the stove, taken out a few times a year when chicken was about to be grilled. As far as I know, that same jar of orange dust was sprinkled over all the poultry I consumed age read more »