Tastefully Simple/Michele Gizzi, Consultant

05/22/2020

Artichoke & Spinach Pasta Salad Recipe
Everyone’s favorite pasta salad gets a whole new flavor with this potluck-ready recipe.
Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 10 minutes
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: Makes 6-8 servings

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ingredients
12 ounce bowtie pasta
¾ cup mayonnaise
½ cup milk
1 package Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
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2 teaspoons Onion Onion Seasoning
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1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
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1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 pint grape tomatoes
½ cup pitted and halved Kalamata olives
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
cooking methods
Stovetop
directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions; rinse with cold water.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together next 5 ingredients.
Add pasta and remaining ingredients. Toss to coat. Salt and pepper as desired.
Makes 6-8 servings.

Make Ahead: Prepare through step 3 up to 1 day ahead. Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

05/13/2020

Bayou Chicken Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Delicious, bold flavors contained in a simple lettuce wrap.

Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 10 minutes
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: Makes 6 servings OR 4 servings + 2 leftover servings

ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1½ pounds ground chicken or turkey
1 (8 ounce) package fresh button mushrooms, chopped
1 cup shredded carrots
1½ tablespoons (or 1 Dinner Mixer packet) Onion Onion Seasoning
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¼ cup (or 1 Dinner Mixer container) Bayou Bourbon Glaze
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
18-24 green lettuce leaves
Chopped green onions, chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro
cooking methods
Stovetop
directions
TIP: view this recipe on our blog
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, carrots and Onion Onion™ Seasoning. Salt and pepper as desired.
Cook and crumble until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze and cornstarch. Cook 1-2 minutes.
Serve chicken in lettuce leaves topped with green onions, peanuts and cilantro.
Makes 6 servings or 4 servings + 2 leftover servings.

Serve with Simple Bayou Noodles.

Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc

Make Ahead & Freeze: Combine chicken, mushrooms, carrots and Onion Onion™ Seasoning in a gallon freezer bag. Place Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze in a quart freezer bag. Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Continue with step 1.

For remix Bayou Chicken Pasta Salad recipe: Place 2 servings leftover chicken filling in a storage container. Place 2 servings leftover chopped cucumbers and chopped peanuts in separate storage containers. Refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutrition per Serving: (does not include toppings)
Calories: 310 Total Fat: 18g Sat. Fat: 4.5g Cholest: 90mg Sodium: 360mg Carbs: 16g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 11g Protein: 21g

05/12/2020

Chipotle Citrus Glazed Salmon Recipe
Salmon grilled and finished with a Pomegranate Chipotle Sauce citrus glaze.

Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 15 minutes
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: 6

ingredients
¼ cup Pomegranate Chipotle Sauce
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¼ cup orange juice
2 teaspoons Onion Onion Seasoning
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1 teaspoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
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1½ pounds salmon fillets
½ teaspoon Seasoned Salt
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cooking methods
Grill
directions
In small bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; set aside.
Prepare grill to medium heat. Sprinkle salmon with Seasoned Salt. Place salmon on grill, skin-side up. Grill 5 minutes.
Turn salmon over and brush with glaze. Continue grilling, brushing with glaze frequently, until internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 5 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.

Serve with a green salad and grilled veggies of choice.

Make Ahead & Freeze: Place step 1 ingredients in a quart freezer bag. Place seasoned salmon on a gallon freezer bag. Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Continue with step 2.

Wine Pairing: Pinot Grigio

Nutrition per Serving: Calories: 200 Total Fat: 7g Sat. Fat: 1g Cholest: 60mg Sodium: 290mg Carbs: 9g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 8g Protein: 23g

05/11/2020

Garlic Merlot Swiss Chicken Recipe

Ready in: 45 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 35 minutes
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: Makes 6 servings

ingredients
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 6 pieces
1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic Seasoning
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1 tablespoon Seasoned Salt
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½ cup Merlot Sauce
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6 slices Swiss cheese
cooking methods
Bake
directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
Sprinkle chicken with Garlic Garlic Seasoning and Seasoned Salt; drizzle with Merlot Sauce. Bake 25 minutes.
Top chicken with cheese. Continue baking until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read food thermometer and cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.

05/11/2020

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05/11/2020

05/08/2020

Blueberry Oat Bars with Icing Recipe
Make individual blueberry bars with the silicone bar pan – top them with icing for the perfect single-serve treat!

Ready in: 30 minutes
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 25 minutes
By: Rebecca Rausch
Servings: 16

ingredients
6 tablespoons butter, melted, cooled
1 large egg
1 package Blueberry Oat Bar Mix
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½ cup yogurt covered cranberries
¼ cup slivered almonds
2 cups powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
Orange Silicone Bar Pan
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cooking methods
Bake
directions
Preheat oven to 355°F. In a large bowl, whisk butter and egg together. Add Blueberry Oat Bar Mix, cranberries and almonds; stir well to combine. Dough will be crumbly.
Divide among Silicone Bar Pan; evenly press dough down.
Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool. Remove each bar from pan very carefully.
In a medium bowl, combine powdered sugar and milk to desired thickness. Drizzle over bars.
Makes 16 servings.

05/06/2020

Venison Stew Recipe
Perfect for busy weekends, this savory, robust stew will satisfy the hungriest appetites.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 9 hours
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: 6-8

ingredients
1/2 cup Pomegranate Chipotle Sauce
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3 Tbsp. Onion Onion Seasoning
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2 tsp. Garlic Garlic Seasoning
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2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 lbs. venison stew meat, cubed
1 cup beef broth
1 1/2 cups dry red wine
cooking methods
Slow Cooker
directions
Combine all ingredients in a greased slow cooker; cover, cook on low 8-9 hours. Makes 6-8 servings.

05/05/2020

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05/03/2020

Island Dream Spiked Milkshake Mix
Item: 421257
Retail: $9.99

A flavor fusion of hibiscus and notes of citrus, this creamy shake needs only the additions of ice cream and vodka to create a creamsicle-ish delight!

05/03/2020

HAPPY SUNDAY !! Here is an amazing breakfast recipe. Of coarse because I use it in almost everything, I add Garlic Garlic to it also !!

Artichoke and Spinach Breakfast Casserole Recipe
No one can resist this casserole with the aroma that will be floating around your kitchen.

Ready in: 6 hours, 10 minutes
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 6 hours
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: 6

ingredients
2 packets Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix
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12 eggs
2 cups chopped ham or browned, ground sausage
1 (28 ounce) package frozen O'Brien diced potatoes
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
cooking methods
Slow Cooker
directions
Whisk sauce mix and eggs in a large bowl; stir in meat. Pour ¾ pkg. frozen potatoes into a large greased slow cooker; top with 1½ cups cheese, followed by ¾ of egg mixture. Layer with remaining potatoes and eggs. Cover; cook on low for 5-6 hours. Top with remaining cheese during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Makes 6 servings.

05/02/2020

Dill Pickle Potato Salad Recipe
This potato salad is easy to prepare and would compliment any entree for your summer gatherings.

Ready in: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Prep time: 30 minutes
Chill/Cook time: 1 hour
By: Tastefully Simple
Servings: 8

ingredients
2½ pounds baby red potatoes with skins, quartered
2 teaspoons salt
¾ cup sour cream
½ cup mayonnaise
1 packet Dill Pickle Dip Mix
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1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped red onion
⅓ cup chopped dill pickles
4 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
cooking methods
Stovetop
directions
Place potatoes and salt in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Drain and cool completely.
In large mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, Dill Pickle Dip Mix and mustard; stir to combine.
Remove some of the skins from potatoes, if desired, and cut into bite-size cubes. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients to bowl; stir gently. Salt and pepper to taste.
Refrigerate, covered, 30 minutes or up to overnight.
Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition per Serving:
Calories: 310 Total Fat: 17g Sat. Fat: 3.5g Cholest: 115mg Sodium: 1,050mg Carbs: 32g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 4g Protein: 7g