Plan for a Healthier 2022
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 »
11 Warm & Cozy Winter Dinners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 11, 2022
Minnesota is a beautiful place, filled with sparkling lakes, majestic trees and rolling hills. But every winter, we hit a stretch of -20°F temperatures (for the HIGH, I might add), and we wonder why we live where the air hurts our faces. That time in the wintry tundra is officially here, friends. The silver lining: read more »
Fresh Recipes for the New Year
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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
Posted by Tastefully Simple 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 »
Dress It Up
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 30, 2021
My family sometimes teases me that i go over the top – using fun printed tissue paper inside holiday gifts, matching cupcake liners to the occasion or getting out the good dishes for a weeknight dinner. But the truth is, i love adding extra little touches to make things special. I want the experience of read more »
No Place Like Gnome: Holiday Sugar Cookie Cups
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 22, 2021
Love holiday gnomes? These days, it seems like these cute little creatures are everywhere. In fact, they’ve become one of the hottest holiday decorating trends over the past few years. (It really isn’t your imagination. Apparently Google searches for Christmas gnomes have increased 525% since 2015!) But why are gnomes related to the holidays in read more »
Perfect Pairings: Drink Up, Grinches!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 20, 2021
Eat. Drink. Be merry. With the holidays around the corner, there’s no better time for entertaining or enjoying all kinds of festive foods and delicious cocktails with a few friends. But how can you create the perfect pairings for your holiday party when there are so many different flavor combinations to choose from? Don’t read more »
Chocolate + Caramel = BLISS
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 17, 2021
Remember that old ad slogan, “Two great tastes that taste great together?” Yeah, chocolate and peanut butter are a good combo, but for my money, chocolate and caramel are the true dynamic duo. Although both caramel and chocolate have been popular confections since at least the late 18th century, the first commercial application of the read more »
10 Holiday Appetizers on the Go!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 15, 2021
Visiting a few friends for the holidays? Or traveling over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house? Don’t show up empty-handed! Bring something simple and delicious to the table, like a fun and festive appetizer. Here are 11 of our favorites for the holidays, along with tips for taking them on the go!10 read more »
Easy Christmas Tree Fruit Pizza
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 7, 2021
If you’re looking for a fun treat to make during the holiday season, try these easy tree-shaped fruit pizzas! Do you remember the turkey fruit pizzas that were such a hit with my family last month? Check out that blog post here > They have been asking me to make MORE fruit pizza ever since read more »