Tastefully Simple-Sheila Perrow -TS Ambassador

11/02/2025

Chocolate Almond Pound Cake Cookies
A little almond and a little chocolate make the perfect cookie.

Makes: 20 servings Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
1 package Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix™
½ cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
3 cubes chocolate-flavored almond bark
Sliced almonds, for garnish
Directions
IMPORTANT: Our Pound Cake Formulas have changed. If your box has the maroon logo and NO egg in the preparation directions, follow the 2nd set of directions below.
Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix, butter and eggs; mix until well combined.
Using hands, knead until the consistency of thick, moist dough. Form into 1½-inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on a greased large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Melt almond bark according to package directions. Dip each cookie halfway into melted bark; place on wax paper or parchment paper. Sprinkle with almonds. Cool completely.
Makes about 20 cookies.
Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare through step 2. Place between sheets of Press 'n Seal®plastic, sealing around each dough ball. Place sheets of dough in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Preheat oven to 350°F and continue with step 3.
Directions for Package with NO Egg (Enjoy by Date of May 2024)
1 package Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix
½ cup butter, softened
1 large egg, beaten
3 cubes chocolate-flavored almond bark
Sliced almonds for garnish
Preheat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix, butter and egg; mix until well combined.
Using hands, knead until the consistency of thick, moist dough. Form into 1½-inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on a greased large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
Melt almond bark according to package directions. Dip each cookie halfway into melted bark; place on wax paper or parchment paper. Sprinkle with almonds. Cool completely.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 178, Total Fat: 8.5g, Sat. Fat: 5.5g, Cholest: 31mg, Sodium: 198mg, Carbs: 25g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 16g, Protein: 2g.

11/01/2025

10/27/2025

Orange Habanero Shrimp
Grilled shrimp brushed with a spicy orange marmalade sauce. Perfect for a quick summer meal.

Makes: 6 servings active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
½ cup orange marmalade fruit spread
2 teaspoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
1 teaspoon Fire-Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce
1½ pounds (21-25 count) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Ultimate Steak™ Seasoning
6 metal or wooden skewers
Directions
Prepare grill to medium heat. In microwave-safe bowl, combine marmalade and Onion Onion Seasoning. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds. Stir in Fire-Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce. Set aside.
In medium bowl, combine shrimp, Ultimate Steak Seasoning and half the sauce. Toss to coat. Thread shrimp on skewers.
Place skewers on grill. Grill, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 6-8 minutes. Brush with the remaining sauce just before removing from grill.
Makes 6 servings.
Serve with Sweet and spicy Grilled Green Beans.
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay
Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare through step 2 (do not thread on skewers). Place shrimp in a quart freezer bag. Place the remaining sauce in a quart freezer bag. Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Prepare the grill to medium heat. Thread shrimp on skewers and continue with step 3.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 134, Total Fat: 1.5g, Sat. Fat: 0.5g, Cholest: 143mg, Sodium: 1,002mg, Carbs: 16g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 13g, Protein: 15g.

10/26/2025

Baked Ranch Pork Chops
Pork chops marinated with ranch seasoning and baked. Can't get much more simple then that!

Cost per Serving: $2.12

Ingredients
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Classic Ranch Mix
4 (4 ounce) boneless pork loin chops, seasoned with salt and pepper

Directions
1. In storage container or gallon freezer bag, combine oil and Classic Ranch Mix. Add pork chops; seal well and toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a baking rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Remove pork from marinade and place on rack; spread top with any remaining marinade.
3. Bake until internal temperature reaches 150°F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 20 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 307, Total Fat: 19.5g, Sat. Fat: 3.5g, Cholest: 78mg, Sodium: 576mg, Carbs: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Protein: 25g.

10/26/2025

Creamy Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe

INGREDIENTS
5 cups hot water
1 package Creamy Wild Rice Soup Mix
2-3 tablespoons Onion Onion Seasoning
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2 teaspoons Garlic Garlic Seasoning
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6-8 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup diced celery
1 (14 ounce) package unseasoned dry bread cubes
½ cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350°F. In large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine first 4 ingredients. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium-high heat sauté bacon until almost crispy. Add celery and sauté until softened and bacon is crispy.
In large bowl, combine bread cubes, cranberries, bacon mixture and soup. Toss to combine; salt and pepper as desired.
Transfer stuffing to a greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking 10-15 minutes.
Makes 10-12 servings.

Make ahead: Prepare through step 3. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day ahead. Preheat oven to 350°F and continue with step 4.

Serving suggestion: Add 3-4 cups cubed leftover turkey before baking for a main dish casserole; drizzle with leftover hot gravy just before serving.

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10/26/2025

Easy Chicken Fajitas Recipe

INGREDIENTS
2½ - 3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
2 large onions, sliced into thin strips
¼ cup Simply Salsa Mix
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2 Tbsp. Fiesta Party Seasoning
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2 Tbsp. Garlic Garlic Seasoning
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2 Tbsp. Wahoo Chili Seasoning
2 tsp. Seasoned Salt
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14 oz. can diced tomatoes with juice
3-4 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips (any combo of red, orange, yellow or green)

DIRECTIONS
Place onion and chicken in the bottom of a greased slow cooker. Add tomatoes and all seasonings and toss to coat. Cook on low for about 3 hours, stirring once about halfway through. When the chicken is cooked through, add the bell peppers and toss to combine. Cook for an additional 30-60 minutes. Serve with warm tortillas, or make a salad with greens, lettuce and shredded cheese. Halve the recipe for a smaller group. Serves 10-12.

10/25/2025

Salisbury Steak Meatballs with Onion Gravy
Who says you can't have meatballs and gravy on a dairy and grain free lifestyle!

Makes: 6 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1½ pounds 85% lean ground beef
½ cup chopped fresh button mushrooms
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
2 teaspoons Spinach & Herb Seasoning
1 tablespoon Onion Onion™ Seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon Ultimate Steak™ Seasoning, divided
2½ cups unsalted beef broth or stock, divided
2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
¼ cup arrowroot powder or cornstarch
Directions
In large bowl, combine first 6 ingredients, 1 teaspoon Onion Onion Seasoning and ½ teaspoon Ultimate Steak Seasoning. Form into 30 meatballs.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; sear on all sides. Stir in 2 cups beef broth, soy sauce, remaining 2 teaspoons Onion Onion Seasoning and remaining ½ teaspoon Ultimate Steak Seasoning. Reduce heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
In small bowl, whisk together remaining ½ cup beef broth and arrowroot powder. Stir into skillet; stirring until thickened.
Makes 6 servings.
Serve over Spinach & Herb Mashed Cauliflower.
Wine Pairing: Red Blend
Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare step 1. Place meatballs in a gallon freezer bag between sheets of wax paper. Place remaining 2 teaspoons Onion Onion Seasoning and ½ teaspoon Ultimate Steak Seasoning in a quart freezer bag. Place in bag with meatballs. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Continue with step 2.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 290, Total Fat: 18g, Sat. Fat: 7g, Cholest: 108mg, Sodium: 563mg, Carbs: 8g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Protein: 23g.

10/24/2025

Creamy Ranch Mashed Potatoes

INGREDIENTS
1½ pounds red potatoes, cubed
½ cup buttermilk or 2% milk
¼ cup butter
3 tablespoons Classic Ranch Mix
⅓ cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS
Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with cold water and generously salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain.
Meanwhile, in microwave-safe bowl, combine buttermilk and butter. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Whisk in Classic Ranch Mix.
Add milk mixture and sour cream to drained potatoes. Mash to desired consistency. Salt and pepper as desired.
Makes 6 servings.

10/23/2025

10/22/2025

Spicy (or Not-So-Spicy) Thai Grilled Chicken
Chicken breasts marinated in a spicy Thai habanero sauce and grilled. Don't like it hot...reduce the amount of Fire-Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce for your personalized heat level.

Makes: 6 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Thai-rrific Sauce™
1 tablespoon Onion Onion™ Seasoning
2 teaspoons Fire-Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 6 pieces, pounded to an even thickness, salt and pepper as desired
Directions
In storage container or gallon freezer bag, whisk together first 3 ingredients and desired amount of Fire-Roasted Habanero Hot Sauce. Pierce chicken all over with a fork. Add to marinade. Seal well and toss to coat. Refrigerate 2 hours or up to overnight.
Prepare grill to medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade.
Place chicken on grill. Grill, turning once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 10-12 minutes.
Makes 6 servings.
Serve with Ultimate Grilled Corn.
Wine Pairing: Riesling
Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare step 1. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Continue with step 2.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 222, Total Fat: 13.5g, Sat. Fat: 2g, Cholest: 74mg, Sodium: 298mg, Carbs: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Protein: 24g.