10 Copycat Mexican Restaurant Recipes

10 Copycat Mexican Restaurant Recipes

Posted by 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

Nashville Hot Seasoning: 7 Ways

Posted by 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 »

A Wee Taste O' Ireland

A Wee Taste O’ Ireland

Posted by 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!

Make It a Malt Shop Night!

Posted by 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 »

Even more reasons to love your air fryer

Even more reasons to love your air fryer

Posted by on February 24, 2022

The truth is, when I bought my air fryer, I didn’t think I was going to like it. Or use it. It’s huge, and I was hesitant to give up the counter space, plus I didn’t need another cooking appliance … I already had too many! Well, the joke’s on me, friends, because I ♥ read more »

10 Secrets for Using NEW TS House Sauce

10 Secrets for Using NEW TS House Sauce

Posted by on February 17, 2022

Looking for a NEW secret ingredient in the kitchen? Maybe you want to make the best burgers on the block. Maybe you want to be known in the neighborhood for your world-famous potato salad. Or maybe you just want to surprise your family with a few fresh twists at dinnertime. Good news: that secret sauce read more »

Bountiful Beer Bread 5 Ways

Bountiful Beer Bread 5 Ways

Posted by on January 25, 2022

When I started work at Tastefully Simple nearly 20 years ago, I was burdened with a terrible secret: I don’t like beer. Now in most jobs, that wouldn’t be a problem. But since 1995, Tastefully Simple’s best-loved product has been Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®. It’s not hard to see why. Making it is as easy read more »

Plan for a Healthier 2022

Plan for a Healthier 2022

Posted by on January 13, 2022

Over the course of a lifetime, we all develop our own little holiday rituals. One of mine is getting up on New Year’s morning, feeling bloated and queasy from the excesses of the holidays, and vowing, “THIS is the year I stop eating so much crap.”  The fact that I remake this resolution every single read more »

Fresh Recipes for the New Year

Fresh Recipes for the New Year

Posted by 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

Lighten Up: 6 Air Fryer Favorites

Posted by 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 »