Surprise! Candy-Filled Cupcakes
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 24, 2015
I LOVE to make super-cute desserts, especially cupcakes. Who doesn’t love an adorable cupcake? And I love it even more when the recipe is simple to make. I feel like I’m getting away with something. These awesome Easter cupcakes are no different. They look difficult, but they’re so easy! If you just want the cupcake recipe, read more »
Cinnamon Muffin Melts
Posted by Tastefully Simple on March 5, 2015
Psst … I have a secret about how you can be the BEST auntie (or uncle) in the whole wide world. Want to hear more? I have six nieces and nephews and out of everything I have ever made for them (which is a lot of things), Cinnamon Muffin Melts are the #1 fave. Followed closely by Dill read more »
Honey Teriyaki Spring Rolls
Posted by Tastefully Simple on February 19, 2015
I love spring rolls – they’re just so light and fresh-tasting! They’re great for appetizers or even as a main dish. They travel well, so they’re great for lunch at work! Even though it looks like they take lots of ingredients and seem tough to make, they’re really not! I’ll go through a simple how read more »
Turkey Cucumber Roll Ups
Posted by Tastefully Simple on February 5, 2015
Truth: I grew up on carbs. Lots and lots of carbs – my grandma made donuts fried in lard, there were breads and buns and waffles (oh my), white rice, white potatoes and white almond bark candy. Not to mention corn syrup, corn flakes and canned creamed corn. Yum. I was in love with my read more »
Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
Posted by Tastefully Simple on January 1, 2015
As a child, I was an absurdly picky eater. Additionally, all my growing up years were spend in the Midwest – land locked – so fish and seafood were out of the question! I know we have lakes here, but my dad had a strict “no fish” policy, which my mother abided. She also tolerated read more »
5 Days of Holiday Ideas: Christmas Cookie Exchange Packaging Ideas
Posted by Tastefully Simple on December 5, 2014
It’s the fifth and final day of our holiday ideas! ‘Tis the season for cookie exchanges and I’m always looking for great ways to present those cookies without spending a ton of money. Yes, a paper plate covered in plastic gets the job done, but I’ve found some really fun, cute and inexpensive ways to read more »
Coleslaw in Wonton Wrappers
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 31, 2014
If ever you are looking for a delicious and attractive appetizer … think wonton wrappers. Seriously. They. Are. Awesome. I have made everything from crab rangoon to mini lasagna to broccoli slaw in them, and everything I have tried has tasted fabulous and looked adorable … yay! Wonton wrappers are readily available and often located read more »
Truffle Fudge Ice Cream Cake
Posted by Tastefully Simple on July 22, 2014
We live in Minnesota. In the winter, it’s cold … REALLY cold. In the depths of January I saw lots of images on Facebook that said things like, “The first person to complain about it being too hot this summer is getting slapped.” Well, kids, get out your slappers. It’s July. And I’m hot. Not 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 »
Crispy Baked Asparagus
Posted by Tastefully Simple on June 17, 2014
For me, asparagus is not only a sign that warmer weather is on its way, it’s also a memory. My grandpa knew where to find wild asparagus – which he jokingly called “asper-grass” – and if we visited during the spring he would take us along on his treks through the wilds of the western Minnesota prairie. read more »