7 Cozy Recipes for National Chili Month
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 Tastefully Simple 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 Tastefully Simple 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 Tastefully Simple 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 Tastefully Simple 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 »
5 Ways to Celebrate National Fajita Day
Posted by Tastefully Simple on August 18, 2022
Ready for a fiesta of flavors, my friends? You’re in luck … today is National Fajita Day! Sizzling steak or chicken. Soft, warm tortillas. Charred sweet bell peppers and onions. Honestly, there’s a lot to love about this Tex-Mex tradition. (Frankly, if you’re at a restaurant and the server walks by your table with a read more »
Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze: 8 Ways
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 28, 2022
Savory. Sweet. Succulent. Swirling with brown sugar, bourbon and hints of apple cider vinegar, onion and molasses, Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze is one of my favorite secret weapons for quick weeknight meals. It’s absolutely great for grilling in the summertime. And it’s surprisingly versatile, too! Wondering how you can make the most of it? From burgers read more »
You Go, Grill! Great Grilling Recipes & Ideas
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 7, 2022
Banish boring cookouts with amazing grilling recipes sure to please at your next meal or gathering. From sliders to grilled corn and steak to the best burgers, click for great taste.
6 DIY Dressings (and a video!)
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 2, 2022
Have you ever read the ingredient label on a bottle of salad dressing? The list can be both long and chemical-sounding (what is Propylene Glycol Alginate, anyway?) and often contains preservatives, artificial flavors and dyes. If I’m going to eat a luscious bowl of healthy veggies, I want the dressing to be luscious and healthy 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 »