Tastefully Simple-Sheila Perrow -TS Ambassador

01/14/2026

Cherry & Pistachio Cookies

Two tasty holiday flavors in one yummy cookie – perfect for entertaining or snacking.

Makes: 24 servings Active Time: 45 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients
1 package Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix™
½ cup chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries
½ cup chopped shelled pistachios
½ cup butter, softened
2 large eggs, beaten
Directions
In large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix until well combined and dough is formed.
Divide dough in half. Place each half on a sheet of parchment paper, plastic wrap or wax paper. Form each half into an 8-inch log and roll up in paper. Refrigerate 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice each log into 12 slices. Place 2-inches apart on a large greased baking sheet.
Bake 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned on edges. Let cool on pan 1 minute. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 24 cookies.
Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare through step 2. Place both logs in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Continue with step 3.
Note: Our Pound Cake Formulas have changed. This recipe works with either version with no changes needed.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 137, Total Fat: 6g, Sat. Fat: 3g, Cholest: 26mg, Sodium: 172mg, Carbs: 19g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 11g, Protein: 2g.

01/13/2026

Bayou Chili Meatballs

Makes: 10 servings Active Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 3 hours

Ingredients
1 (28 ounce) package frozen bite-size (½ ounce) homestyle meatballs
1 bottle Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze
1 (12 ounce) bottle chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
Directions
In a 3-quart or larger slow cooker, combine all ingredients.
Cook on HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
Makes10 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 231, Total Fat: 14.5g, Sat. Fat: 0g, Cholest: 52mg, Sodium: 1,021mg, Carbs: 13g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g, Protein: 13g.

12/28/2025

12/23/2025

Nana's Sweet Snickerdoodle Cake
Nana's Apple Cake topped with Sweet Snickerdoodle Dip and a brown sugar cinnamon crumble and baked to perfection. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Makes: 9 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients
1 package Nana's Apple Cake Mix®
2 cups chopped apples
2 large eggs, beaten
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 package (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 packet Sweet Snickerdoodle Dip Mix
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup butter
package vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove ¼ cup Nana's Apple Cake Mix from package; set aside. In large bowl, combine remaining Nana's Apple Cake Mix, apples, eggs and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix until well combined, Spread into a greased 8x8-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In small bowl, combine cream cheese and Sweet Snickerdoodle Dip Mix; vigorously mix until well combined. Dollop over cake batter and gently spread to cover batter. Set aside.
In small bowl, combine brown sugar, melted butter, remaining ½ teaspoon cinnamon and reserved ¼ cup Nana's Apple Cake Mix. Mix until well combined. Dollop over cream cheese mixture. Bake 55-60 minutes or until cake layer is done.
Remove from oven. Allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with ice cream and/or whipped cream, if desired.
Makes 9 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 419, Total Fat: 16g, Sat. Fat: 8.5g, Cholest: 82mg, Sodium: 349mg, Carbs: 66g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 52g, Protein: 5g.

12/21/2025

Cranberry Orange Streusel Tiny Cakes

Makes: 16 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
Silicone Bar Pan
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 package Cranberry Orange Cake Mix
6 tablespoons butter, melted
¾ cup water
2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place Silicone Bar Pan on a baking sheet. Set aside.
In small bowl, combine cream cheese and Cranberry Orange Cake Mix packet 2. Vigorously mix until well combined. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine Cranberry Orange Cake Mix packet 1 and butter; mix until small crumbles form. Remove ¼ cup and place in a small bowl; set aside. Add water and eggs to remaining crumbles; stir to combine. Batter will be lumpy.
Divide batter among wells of Silicone Bar Pan. Dollop with cream cheese mixture, pressing down into batter. Add sugar and pecans to reserved crumbles. Sprinkle over batter (wells will be very full).
Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the cake (not cream cheese) comes out clean.
Makes 16 cakes.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 227, Total Fat: 11g, Sat. Fat: 6g, Cholest: 50mg, Sodium: 242mg, Carbs: 28g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 17g, Protein: 4g.

12/20/2025

Cranberry Orange Cake Mix Preparation & Suggestions
Basic preparation directions for Cranberry Orange Cake Mix

Makes: 11 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients
1 package Cranberry Orange Cake Mix
6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
11/8 cups water, divided (¾ cup + 1/3 cup)
2 large egg, beaten
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine Packet 1 and butter; mix until small crumbles form. Reserve ¼ cup crumbles. Add ¾ cup water and eggs to remaining crumbles; stir to combine. Batter will be lumpy. Spread batter evenly into greased 8x8-inch baking pan.
In small bowl, combine Packet 2 and remaining 1/3 cup water; stir to combine. Drizzle evenly over cake batter. Swirl through with a knife. Top with reserved crumbles.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Keep refrigerated.
Sweet Ideas
Prepare as cupcakes. Bake 25-30 minutes.
Prepare in our Silicone Bar Pan. Bake 20-25 minutes.
Stir ½ cup chopped pecans and/or ½ cup white baking chips into batter.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1-2 tablespoons butter. Place slices of cake in skillet and toast on both sides. Serve topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzle with warmed cranberry sauce.

12/19/2025

Nana's Strawberry Rhubarb Cake
Makes: 9 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups diced fresh strawberries
1 cup diced fresh rhubarb
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, divided
1 package Nana's Apple Cake Mix®
2 large eggs
10 tablespoons butter, (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) melted, divided
¼ cup old-fashioned oats
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine strawberries, rhubarb and 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Set aside to macerate for 15 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine Nana’s Apple Cake Mix, eggs and ½ cup melted butter. Spoon into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan or 9x9-inch baking pan. Top batter with strawberry rhubarb mixture.
In a small bowl, combine oats, remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter and remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar; stir until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.
Bake 50-55 minutes. Serve warm.
Makes 9 servings.
Suggestion: Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 365, Total Fat: 15.5g, Sat. Fat: 8.5g, Cholest: 75mg, Sodium: 329mg, Carbs: 55g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 40g, Protein: 4g.

12/19/2025

Makes: 24 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients
1 package Cranberry Orange Cake Mix
½ cup butter, softened
1 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
½ cup white baking chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F In large bowl, combine Cranberry Orange Cake Mix packet 1, butter and egg. Mix until well combined and crumbly dough forms. Set aside.
In small bowl, combine Cranberry Orange Cake Mix packet 2 and water. Mix well and stir into dough.
Add baking chips and mix until well combined. Form into 1½-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined large baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. Let cool on pan 1 minute. Transfer to a cooling rack; cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Makes about 24 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. Continue with step 3.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 136, Total Fat: 5.5g, Sat. Fat: 4g, Cholest: 18mg, Sodium: 139mg, Carbs: 19g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 12g, Protein: 2g.

12/18/2025

Sweet & Spicy Bayou Beans
Makes: 8 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
½ pound bacon slices, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can mild chili beans, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup Bayou Bourbon™ Glaze
1 tablespoon Onion Onion™ Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
Directions
In large saucepan over medium-high heat, sauté bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain off drippings.
Add remaining ingredients to pan. Bring to a simmer. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Stir in bacon.
Makes 8 (½ cup) servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 291, Total Fat: 13g, Sat. Fat: 5g, Cholest: 37mg, Sodium: 1,137mg, Carbs: 26g, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 17g.

12/18/2025

Nana's Carrot Carrot Cupcakes

Makes: 12 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
12 paper cupcake liners
1 package Nana's Apple Cake Mix®
2 cups grated carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in natural juices, well drained
2 large eggs
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting
Orange and green writing gel
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 1 (12-count) muffin pan with paper liners.
In large bowl, combine Nana's Apple Cake Mix, carrots, pineapple and eggs; mix until combined. Divide among muffin pan. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting. Using orange writing gel, create a carrot on each cupcake by using a zig-zag motion to form the shape of a triangle. Using green writing gel, create the carrot tops.
Makes 12 cupcakes.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 349, Total Fat: 7.5g, Sat. Fat: 3.5g, Cholest: 31mg, Sodium: 268mg, Carbs: 67g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 51g, Protein: 3g.

12/18/2025

Honey Mustard Ham Wraps

Makes: 4 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
4 (8-inch) burrito-style flour tortillas
¼ cup Onion Onion Dip
4 teaspoons Honey Mustard
12 slices thinly sliced deli ham, (about 1/2 pound)
8 slices Swiss cheese slices
2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
1 apples, cored and very thinly sliced
Directions
Spread each wrap with 1 tablespoon dip and 1 teaspoon Honey Mustard.
Divide remaining ingredients between wraps.
Roll up and slice in half to serve.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 339, Total Fat: 16.5g, Sat. Fat: 9g, Cholest: 46mg, Sodium: 630mg, Carbs: 32g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 17g.