Gather ‘Round: 12 Real Delicious Recipes

Gather ‘Round: 10 Real Delicious Recipes

Posted by on April 30, 2020

Feel like you’re going in circles these days? You might as well have a little fun with it! Today we’re featuring some of our favorite recipes for gathering ‘round – quite, well, literally. From party rings to Bundt cakes to skillets, here are 11 fresh, fun ways to bring everyone ‘round the table this week: read more »

Green Eating

Green Eating

Posted by on April 21, 2020

I’m an avid gardener, but my agricultural efforts tend more to flowers than produce. But the world being what it is these days, I’ve been giving more thought to that small patch of tilled ground that I usually reserve for tomatoes. After months of winter and eating mostly canned goods while “sheltering in place,” my read more »

Cooking with Kids

Cooking with Kids

Posted by on March 31, 2020

It’s a bear! No, it’s a lion! No, it’s … a veggie tray ! Anyone else getting creative in the kitchen lately? I’ve been having my kids help out in the kitchen with the basics, and they absolutely love being involved. My youngest is great at stirring – anything and all things. My five-year-old year read more »

12 Spring Potluck & Party Recipes

Posted by on March 6, 2020

Spring is on the way! Baby showers. Grad parties. Office potlucks. As the days get a little warmer and sunnier, your calendar is about to get a little brighter – and a whole lot busier, too. Want to bring something special to the table? From dips to desserts, here are 12 fresh, fun spring recipes read more »

11 Ways to Use Magic Chicken

Posted by on February 19, 2020

Have you heard of “Magic Chicken” yet? It’s the secret way to always have juicy, tender, perfectly seasoned chicken at your fingertips – ready for quick weeknight dinners. And it’s so easy, it’s like magic! Wait … So How Does It Work?Toss 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs into your slow cooker. Add read more »

Simple & Saucy Chicken in 15 Minutes

Simple & Saucy Chicken in 15 Minutes

Posted by on February 6, 2020

Have chicken breasts in your freezer? You’ve got dinner covered. Now this isn’t an exaggeration: Tastefully Simple’s website has more than 400 chicken breast recipes for delicious dinners in a hurry. (You honestly can’t go wrong, so go explore all kinds of easy ways to make tender, juicy chicken – any night of the week!) read more »

How to Make Perfect Personal Pizzas

How to Make Perfect Personal Pizzas

Posted by on January 15, 2020

Ah, pizza. There are so many reasons to love it. But if your family is anything like mine, you all have your own personal favorites when it comes to pizza toppings. Some love sausage. Some hate it. Some love pineapple, while others passionately believe that fruit NEVER belongs on pizza. (Seriously, I think the pineapple-on-pizza read more »

New Flavors for Chicken

New Flavors for Chicken

Posted by on January 9, 2020

Chicken is a staple in many homes, mostly because it’s lean and a great source of protein. But chicken doesn’t have to be boring. We’ve got some great ways to dress it up! Garlic Parmesan Wing Sauce. This sauce makes for the best wings ever! Drizzle or brush over slow-cooked chicken wings broil for amazing read more »

20 Ways to Feel Good About "Fast Food" blog post | Tastefully Simple

20 Ways to Feel Good About “Fast Food”

Posted by on September 27, 2019

I’m old enough to remember when even national chain burger joints were sit-down restaurants (or at least you had to go inside to order your take-out). Yes, once upon a time we had that much disposable leisure time. Ah, nostalgia! Fun fact: Technically, the first restaurant drive-thru window opened in 1947; however, McDonalds popularized the read more »

Easy Does It

Easy Does It

Posted by on March 11, 2019

Spring is right around the corner, and as the weather starts to warm up, our schedules tend to pick up. As a busy momma of three, I’d rather spend my time with the kiddos than slaving away in a kitchen. Last week I was really craving something quick, something simple and something with flavor that read more »