5 Easy Recipes for Holiday Potlucks & Parties

5 Easy Recipes for Holiday Potlucks & Parties

Posted by on December 11, 2018

‘Tis the season! From holiday parties to office potlucks to family gatherings, there are so many reasons to get together this time of year. So how can you bring something really special to the table? Here are five fun and festive ideas, featuring my secret weapon for last-minute holiday entertaining: Bacon Pepper Jam. (BONUS: you can read more »

Tangy Beef Ramen Noodle Bowls

Better than take-out: Tangy Beef Ramen Noodle Bowls

Posted by on August 27, 2017

Now don’t get me wrong: take-out can be a lifesaver. Whether you’re a college student or you’re a busy parent with kids heading back to school this month, I think it’s safe to say – there are nights when we all just need to pick up the phone and order some sweet-and-sour chicken. Sometimes it’s read more »

Baked Potato Bar

Baked Potato Bar

Posted by on August 15, 2016

True confession: I’m one of those people who rarely goes back to the same recipe, even when it’s really tasty. I just like to try different recipes ALL THE TIME. Even my husband made the comment the other night, “Why can’t we just eat the same thing a few times?” I guess that would be read more »

Chicken & Broccoli-Stuffed Shells

Chicken & Broccoli-Stuffed Shells

Posted by on April 6, 2016

We love pasta at my house. For the most part we alternate between two recipes: spaghetti and fettuccine. And since that can be boring, I thought I’d surprise my family with a different kind of noodle. (It’s the small things in life, right?) I decided to put a Tastefully Simple twist on chicken and broccoli-stuffed read more »

California Flatbread

California Flatbread

Posted by on February 18, 2016

I was looking for a different take on the regular pepperoni pizza and started thinking of summer, fresh and healthy. Is it weird that I think of California when I use fresh toppings on a flatbread? Yeah I thought so. And when I think of California, I think of the song “California Dreaming” by The read more »

Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Teriyaki Chicken Quinoa Bowl

Posted by on December 31, 2015

If you’re like me, you have once again resolved to start the new year off with a healthier lifestyle. I do try to feed my family healthy meals, but it’s easy to fall off the bandwagon over the holidays. Now is the perfect time to jump back on and kick off the new year. This read more »

Chicken Pot Pie in Mason Jars

Chicken Pot Pie in Mason Jars

Posted by on October 20, 2015

We’ve all been there. Mom guilt! Sometimes you just don’t want to make dinner. I had a heck of a week. Everyone in our house had been sick and finally I was getting sick. I was EXHAUSTED, on the verge of caving in, ordering pizza and calling it a day when I came across one read more »

Bourbon Bacon Hot Dogs

Bourbon Bacon Hot Dogs

Posted by on July 10, 2014

Ah, the joys of summertime. Sipping a cold drink. Basking in the warm sunshine. And breathing in the scent of fresh-cut grass.  In Minnesota and North Dakota, we often joke that winter lasts for six months of the year. (Don’t laugh – it’s only a SLIGHT exaggeration.) But to be honest, I think all of read more »

Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread Pizzas

Philly Cheesesteak Flatbread Pizzas

Posted by on June 10, 2014

Father’s Day is right around the corner. And you know what that means? It’s time to fire up a macho meal. As the only girl living in a house with three boys, I’m no stranger to meat and potatoes. But during the summertime, I love to grill and make the most of fresh garden veggies. read more »

Mama Mia Lasagna Cups

Mama Mia Lasagna Cups

Posted by on September 24, 2013

Last night my husband was working late so dinner was up to me and the kids. Because fall is arriving here in Minnesota, we were looking for something a bit heartier .. and Tastefully Simple’s Mama Mia Lasagna Cups sounded amazing! While I got things started, my kids decided to venture outside. Before I knew it, I read more »