Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas

Perfect Pepperoni Pizzas

Posted by on September 4, 2012

There’s one food at my house that always gets thumbs up – PIZZA! It’s super easy to make, and as my husband says, “It tastes good on my tongue.” And the advantages don’t stop there – you can use almost anything as topping, you can serve a simple side like carrots and ranch, and if read more »

Buckeye Truffles

Buckeye Truffles

Posted by on June 7, 2012

Tastefully Simple consultants and HQ team members are gearing up for the biggest party of the summer! We are heading off to Columbus, Ohio for Party Palooza 2012. I can’t wait to share in the excitement and energy! One consultant was so inspired, in fact, that she decided to come up with a tasty treat read more »

Easy to Eat Taco Burgers

Easy to Eat Taco Burgers

Posted by on April 24, 2012

I love tacos. But I don’t love cleaning up, and unfortunately I have some messy eaters at my house (true confessions: I am one of said messy eaters). Bam – grill the meat in patties, use slices of cheese and tomatoes instead of shreds, and wrap it all in a tortilla. Even my family should read more »

Bayou Bourbon Salmon

Bayou Bourbon Salmon

Posted by on March 21, 2012

‘Tis the season for fish. And cheap fish sandwiches are certainly available in abundance. But as cheap as they are, are they really worth it? Fish is so easy to make at home. Really – marinate, then cook. No flipping, no frying, no fussing. Bake some potatoes, microwave some veggies, and that’s it – a read more »

Absolutely Almond Trifle

Absolutely Almond Trifle

Posted by on June 7, 2011

I’m not big into Christmas baking, but I do love sweets. And it seems like this time of year I always need treats for last-minute guests or a cookie exchange or a potluck or something, so I better make something. Luckily, these cookies are super easy to make, and the little dollop of fruit spread read more »

Corned Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Corned Beef and Cabbage Stir Fry

Posted by on March 10, 2011

I love corned beef and cabbage … but only when someone else cooks it! My Irish friends say, “Oh that! ‘Tis nothing to make it!” But my corned beef never quite turns out as tender and tasty as I’d like. Plus, making it does seem like a project to me. I suppose it’s because “my read more »

Italian Crescent Wreath

Italian Crescent Wreath

Posted by on December 9, 2010

I admire people who are cute. I really do. Cute people do cute things, and their cuteness lightens everything about them. I think cute people get away with more. Take my friend Vicki … she’s petite and adorable with long blond hair. I worked with her for many years, and she used to routinely do read more »

Corn Black Bean Enchiladas

Corn Black Bean Chicken or Turkey Enchiladas

Posted by on November 23, 2010

Darlings, we need to rethink leftovers. I know that many of you have a negative opinion of them and have even resorted to name-calling – with words like “gelatinous,” “rubbery,” or (the horror!) “nasty.” I know reheating the old stuff isn’t always the best, but leftovers can be a wonderful, easy opportunity for a whole read more »