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 »
How to Make Classy Carrot Patch Cupcakes
Posted by Tastefully Simple on April 7, 2022
Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time for new beginnings. When our family moved into our farmhouse a couple years ago, it never really crossed our mind that we’d be living in the middle of nowhere during a pandemic. But there was a surprise in store for us on Easter weekend in 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 »
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 »
9 Delicious Valentine’s Day Desserts
Posted by Tastefully Simple on February 4, 2022
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Maybe you’re skipping the fancy restaurant this year and making a home-cooked romantic dinner. Maybe your evening will involve watching something sweet on Netflix with your kids. Or maybe you prefer to boycott the whole thing, but well … you’re not exactly opposed to eating a little extra read more »
No Place Like Gnome: Holiday Sugar Cookie Cups
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 22, 2021
Love holiday gnomes? These days, it seems like these cute little creatures are everywhere. In fact, they’ve become one of the hottest holiday decorating trends over the past few years. (It really isn’t your imagination. Apparently Google searches for Christmas gnomes have increased 525% since 2015!) But why are gnomes related to the holidays in read more »
Perfect Pairings: Drink Up, Grinches!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 20, 2021
Eat. Drink. Be merry. With the holidays around the corner, there’s no better time for entertaining or enjoying all kinds of festive foods and delicious cocktails with a few friends. But how can you create the perfect pairings for your holiday party when there are so many different flavor combinations to choose from? Don’t read more »
10 Holiday Appetizers on the Go!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 15, 2021
Visiting a few friends for the holidays? Or traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house? Don’t show up empty-handed! Bring something simple and delicious to the table, like a fun and festive appetizer. Here are 11 of our favorites for the holidays, along with tips for taking them on the go!10 read more »
Easy Christmas Tree Fruit Pizza
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 7, 2021
If you’re looking for a fun treat to make during the holiday season, try these easy tree-shaped fruit pizzas! Do you remember the turkey fruit pizzas that were such a hit with my family last month? Check out that blog post here > They have been asking me to make MORE fruit pizza ever since 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 »