Tastefully Simple - Lynn Mazza Independent Consultant

02/04/2025

Rustic Herb Cheese Spread
A simple herb cheese spread for serving with crackers and veggies.

Makes: 16 servings Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients
1½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons Rustic Herb Seasoning
Assorted crackers, breads and dippers of choice
Directions
In medium bowl, combine cream cheese, butter, Parmesan cheese and Rustic Herb Seasoning.
Vigorously mix until well combined. Refrigerate 2 hours.
Remove from refrigerator; let stand 10-15 minutes. Spread into a serving dish. Serve with desired dippers.
Makes 16 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: (does not include dippers) Calories: 105, Total Fat: 11g, Sat. Fat: 6.5g, Cholest: 33mg, Sodium: 288mg, Carbs: 1g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 2g.

02/02/2025

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01/28/2025

Nashville Hot Baby Back Ribs
Baby back ribs pressure cooked to tender perfection, brushed with a buffalo sauce made with Nashville Hot Seasoning and grilled.

Cost per Serving: $4.02

Ingredients
2 full racks pork baby back ribs
1½ teaspoons Ultimate Steak™ Seasoning
4 tablespoons Nashville Hot Seasoning, divided
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

Directions
1. Place wire rack in a 6-quart or larger multi-cooker. Add 1 cup water to bottom. Cut each rack of ribs into 3-4 rib sections. Sprinkle with Ultimate Steak Seasoning and 1 tablespoon Nashville Hot Seasoning. Place ribs, meat-side up, in multi-cooker.
2. Set multi-cooker to Pressure Cooker on HIGH for 30 minutes. When done, allow a 10 minute natural release, then continue with a quick release. Ribs should be very tender and almost falling off the bone. If not, continue pressure cooking 5-10 minutes.
3. Prepare grill to medium heat. In small bowl, whisk together melted butter, vinegar and remaining 3 tablespoons Nashville Hot Seasoning. Brush on ribs. Place on grill. Grill, turning once, until meat is lightly caramelized or desired doneness, basting with sauce occasionally, about 6-8 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.
Serve with Grilled Corn with Sí Sí Cilantro Butter.
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir
Make Ahead & Freeze: Cut and season ribs*; place in a gallon freezer bag. Combine sauce in step 3 and place in a quart freezer bag. Place both bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely and continue with step 2 or 3.
*Ribs can be prepared through step 2 and cooked.

Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 347, Total Fat: 30g, Sat. Fat: 14g, Cholest: 102mg, Sodium: 1,751mg, Carbs: 0g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 0g, Protein: 20g.

01/28/2025

Hot Honey Salmon Bowls
Salmon seasoned with Hot Honey Seasoning, baked and served over jasmine rice with desired toppings and a Hot Honey spicy mayo.

Makes: 4 servings Active Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
4 (4 ounces) salmon fillets, skin removed
2 tablespoons Hot Honey Seasoning, divided + more for sprinkling
½ cup mayonnaise
Toppings such as, chopped cucumber, shredded carrots, diced bell peppers, sliced green onions
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare rice according to package directions.
Place salmon on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet—season with 1 tablespoon of Hot Honey Seasoning. Bake until internal temperature reaches 145°F on an instant-read food thermometer, about 10 minutes per inch of thickness.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and the remaining 1 tablespoon of Hot Honey Seasoning. Set aside.
Divide prepared rice among 4 large bowls or dinner plates. Top with salmon, desired toppings, and hot honey mayonnaise. Sprinkle with additional Hot Honey Seasoning, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 573, Total Fat: 36g, Sat. Fat: 6.5g, Cholest: 72mg, Sodium: 455mg, Carbs: 41g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 6g, Protein: 26g.

01/28/2025

Bacon Ranch Chicken
Sautéed chicken topped with a bacon ranch cheese mixture and baked.

Cost per Serving: $2.21

Ingredients
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled (about ½ cup)
1 tablespoon Classic Ranch Mix
2 teaspoons Onion Onion™ Seasoning
1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 6 pieces
½ teaspoon Seasoned Pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, combine first 4 ingredients; vigorously mix until well combined. Set aside.
2. Sprinkle chicken with Seasoned Pepper; salt as desired. In large oven-proof skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sear both sides until nicely browned.
3. Spread with cream cheese mixture. Top with Cheddar cheese. Place skillet in oven and bake 20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read food thermometer.

Makes 6 servings.
Serve with steamed California veggie blend.
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay
Make Ahead & Freeze: Prepare step 1 and place in a quart freezer bag. Season chicken with Seasoned Pepper and place in a quart freezer bag. Place Cheddar cheese in a quart freezer bag. Place all bags in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label and freeze. Thaw completely. Preheat oven to 400°F and continue with step 2.

Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 397, Total Fat: 27.5g, Sat. Fat: 13.5g, Cholest: 142mg, Sodium: 710mg, Carbs: 2g, Fiber: 0g, Sugar: 1g, Protein: 33g.

01/23/2025

Irish Crème Chocolate Torte
Flourless chocolate torte poked while warm and drizzled with Irish crème liqueur and topped with Irish crème whipped creme.

Makes: 12 servings Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 2 hours

Ingredients
1 package Chocolate Bliss™ Torte Mix
¾ cup butter, melted and cooled
3 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup Irish crème liqueur, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 300°F. Prepare Chocolate Bliss Torte Mix packet 1 according to package directions using butter and eggs. Evenly spread in a greased 7 or 8-inch springform pan. Bake 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven and poke with a fork all over while hot. Slowly pour ½ cup liqueur all over cake allowing cake to absorb liquid. Let cool completely. Remove side of springform pan.
In large bowl, combine whipping cream, remaining ¼ cup liqueur, Chocolate Bliss Torte Mix packet 2 and powdered sugar. Using an electric mixer, beat on high until stiff peaks form.
Slice cake. Serve dolloped with whipped cream.
Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 326, Total Fat: 22g, Sat. Fat: 13.5g, Cholest: 110mg, Sodium: 150mg, Carbs: 23g, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Protein: 4g.

01/13/2025

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01/01/2025

2025 is going to bring some changes with Tastefully Simple, many of you may have heard already if you follow any other consultants. Tastefully Simple is restructuring/simplifying their business set up.
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10/19/2024

Slow Cooker Beef & Broccoli
With tons of flavor, this simple slow cooker beef & broccoli will be waiting for you when you get home.

Makes: 6 servings Active Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 6 hours

Ingredients
1½ pounds beef flank steak, thinly sliced
½ cup Honey Teriyaki Sauce
½ cup Vidalia® Onion Dressing
1 tablespoon Onion Onion™ Seasoning
1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
2 tablespoons cornstarch, optional
1 (16 ounces) package of frozen broccoli florets
3 cups cooked rice of choice

Directions
In a 3-quart or larger slow cooker, combine first 5 ingredients. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours.
In small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir into slow cooker. Stir in broccoli. Continue cooking 30 minutes.
Serve beef and broccoli over cooked rice.

Makes 6 servings.
Serve with a green salad.
Make Ahead & Freeze: Combine step 1 ingredients in a gallon freezer bag. Seal well, label, and freeze with broccoli package. Thaw completely. Continue with step 1.

Nutrition
Per serving: (based on white rice) Calories: 479, Total Fat: 17g, Sat. Fat: 5g, Cholest: 74mg, Sodium: 926mg, Carbs: 52g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 19g, Protein: 32g.

10/16/2024

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10/16/2024

Chicken, Bean & Salsa Burritos
These chicken & bean burritos make a quick and delicious weeknight meal.

Makes: 6 servings Active Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 cups shredded mild Cheddar cheese
1 jar Corn, Black Bean Salsa, divided
6 (8-inch) burrito-style flour tortillas, warmed
Toppings such as, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, chopped onions, sour cream, guacamole
Directions
In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken, peppers and Garlic Garlic Seasoning; sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine refried beans, 1 cup cheese and 1 cup Corn, Black Bean Salsa. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Stir; continue microwaving 1 minute.
Chop chicken and peppers; stir into refried beans. Divide among tortillas and top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Roll up, burrito-style. Serve with remaining Corn, Black Bean Salsa and optional toppings.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition
Per serving: Calories: 511, Total Fat: 21.5g, Sat. Fat: 10.5g, Cholest: 100mg, Sodium: 1,377mg, Carbs: 43g, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 5g, Protein: 39g.