12 Days of Back-to-School Dinners
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 24, 2020
To all of the busy mamas out there: this one is for you. Maybe you already know what “back to school” will mean for you and your kids this fall. Maybe you have no idea, and you’re stressed even thinking about it. Here in Minnesota, we’re still waiting to learn whether our kiddos will be read more »
Just Chill!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 23, 2020
Though I am now a tee-totaler, there was a time in my life when I would very occasionally indulge in an “adult beverage” – namely, a certain fruity, frozen concoction. Margaritas! Decades later, I still remember how pretty it looked in that iconic, double-bowled glass, rimmed with salt. Back then, margaritas and other frozen beverages read more »
Ears to Delicious Corn on the Cob!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 17, 2020
At our house, it’s not really summer until we’ve had our first servings of corn on the cob. I grew up on this vegetable prepared the traditional way: boiled to within an inch of its life, smothered in butter and generously salted. Who knew there were fresher ways to enjoy corn on the cob? I read more »
Five Dill-icious Ideas for Your Next Burger Night
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 9, 2020
Burgers on the grill are my absolute favorite summer food. We have them at least once a week. In honor of July being national pickle month, I wanted to mix up some pickle perfect, dill-icious dishes to eat with our burgers. I found lots of inspiring recipes on our website and am sharing these fabulous read more »
How to Create Your Own Burger Bar
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 7, 2020
Cheeseburgers. Pizza burgers. Turkey burgers. Our local tavern even has a beloved “Humpty Dumpty” burger that my husband LOVES, served with melted cheese and a fried egg on top. (Personally, I find that one a little alarming.) Here’s my point: whether you’re a fan of classic grilled burgers or you like to get a little read more »
Red, White & Blue!
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 2, 2020
If you could have any snack right now, would it be sweet or savory? I’m sweet all the way, but know a few people that would rather eat a bag of salty chips, than eat a piece of chocolate. I don’t understand those people, but will gladly hand over the salty snack for a sweet read more »
Delicious DIY Salad Dressings
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 30, 2020
Most of us are quick to grab bottled salad dressings at the store, but did you know that most of them are loaded with yucky ingredients like artificial flavors, sugar, preservatives and poor-quality oils? So we’re basically pouring toxic chemicals over our beautiful, veggie-lious salads … eek! The solution, my friends, is DIY salad dressings, read more »
Seven Summer Salads
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 26, 2020
I love salads. But to be honest, sometimes they get a little boring. After a while, the same old lettuce, tomato and cucumber just doesn’t cut it. For the past few weeks I’ve been trying several salad recipes from our meal kits, along with other recipes from tastefullysimple.com. Here are seven of my new favorites read more »
5 Fresh, Summer Meal Ideas
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 18, 2020
A new term has recently been added to our language, and it’s one I have become all-too familiar with: the Quarantine 15. After spending much of the past year avoiding sugar and carbs, the past three months threw me right back into my old eating habits. (What can I say? I’m a stress-eater.) Recently, with read more »
Citrus Glazed Pineapple Cake Mix
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 17, 2020
Have you tried Citrus Glazed Pineapple Cake Mix yet? Let me tell you, this deliciously sweet, gooey cake sure is a hit with my family. And the glaze? It’s citrus flavor complements the cake so well, I’m almost drooling right now, just thinking about it. The first time I baked this up, I was a little surprised read more »