20 Ways to Feel Good About “Fast Food”
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 »
5 Easy Recipes for Holiday Potlucks & Parties
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 »
Better than take-out: Tangy Beef Ramen Noodle Bowls
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 »