Salad Magic: Transform Your Fave Dinners to Sensational Salads
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 15, 2023
We all know that salads are a healthy choice, yet it’s hard to give up the flavors and satisfaction of our favorite meals. Let’s face it: given the choice between a salad and a bacon cheeseburger, most of us will probably choose the burger. There’s a new trend tossing up the salad game, though: favorite read more »
Magic Veggie Bin
Posted by Jane N on January 18, 2023
Do you eat your veggies? Are you looking for ways to eat more veggies? Because it turns out the old adage “Eat your vegetables!” is true – veggies can and do help us improve our overall health. According to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health: Half our plate should be fruits and veggies; ¼ read more »
Meal Planning Tips & Ideas
Posted by Keri M on January 4, 2023
“Meal planning” is a catch-phrase that you’ve probably seen a lot in magazines and online. While it may seem like just the latest food fad, getting organized about answering the question, “What’s for dinner?” really is a smart strategy. Benefits of meal planning include: eliminating the daily stress of deciding what to eat stretching your read more »
Game Day: How to Make a Baked Potato Bar
Posted by Jen T on October 25, 2022
Maybe you love football. Maybe you’re just in it for the food. Either way, we’ve got your next game day covered! Whether you want to spend a fun afternoon with a few friends or score big with your neighbors, a baked potato bar is always a great way to go. Why You’ll Love It Easy read more »
Discover Your Soup-er Powers!
Posted by Keri M on October 18, 2022
If you live in a part of the country where the leaves are turning vivid hues and the air is turning brisk, you know what time it is: soup season! Even if the weather where you are stays balmy year-round, a hearty, homemade soup is always a welcome sight on the dinner table. Here are read more »
7 Cozy Recipes for National Chili Month
Posted by Jen T on October 4, 2022
Did you know that October is National Chili Month? When the temperatures begin to fall, there’s nothing better than a cozy bowl of chili to warm you all the way down to your toes. And whether you’re gathering around a campfire or getting together for game day with a few friends, it’s always a crowd read more »
All About Apples: 10 Favorite Fall Recipes
Posted by Jen T on September 27, 2022
Fall is in the air! And while that means pumpkin season is officially here, there’s another autumn favorite that deserves some serious attention: fresh-picked apples. So crisp. So juicy. So sweet. If you’ve never been apple picking before, I hope you’ll try visiting a local orchard with your family or a few friends this fall. read more »
Back to School with Bento Boxes
Posted by Jen T on September 15, 2022
Have kiddos who are getting back into the swing of school? If you’re looking for some fresh lunch or snack ideas this fall, behold … the bento box! Bento boxes are individual meals packed in reusable containers – typically with a fresh variety of different tastes, colors and textures. While they originated with Japanese cuisine, read more »
Makin’ Magic Chicken 5 Delicious Ways
Posted by Keri M on September 8, 2022
Do you believe in magic? Back in the Middle Ages, self-styled wizards claimed to be able to transform common materials into treasures, such as turning lead into gold. Sadly, it wasn’t true. However, I recently discovered a bit of real, simple sorcery that turns 4 pounds of chicken into a freezer full of delicious. The read more »
A Bounty of Zucchini: Top 10 Fresh-Picked Recipes
Posted by Jen T on August 23, 2022
This time of year, there are plenty of jokes about the abundance of zucchini. My personal favorite: if you don’t lock your car at church, it will be full of zucchini when you come back. Indeed, there’s an old gardener’s saying that you can never plant quite the right amount. Plant one, and it will read more »