The Best Slider Recipes A Must Have for Game Day Simply Made Eats by Tara I'm not going to lie, when it comes to Sports, I rarely know stats, rules, and I zone out when I watch them on tv. However, I will bring the appetizers and I know enough to be quiet when something major is happening (haha). I also always know what sport playoffs are on because my husband watches them ALL. He's not big on basketball, but I still hear it. So, let's talk one of the best game day foods....Sliders. They're...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Amazon Kitchen Finds That are ACTUALLY Worth Buying Simply Made Eats by Tara This week I did a little Spring Kitchen refresh, which came with a nice big box in the mail from Amazon. I'm kind of a minimalist when it comes to the kitchen (my family would tell you I'm a minimalist when it comes to everything 😂). The biggest reason why I don't like a lot of extra clutter in the kitchen is because I just don't have room. Our kitchen is small with little storage. However, these kitchen finds...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Easy One Pot Meals That are perfect for busy weeknights Simply Made Eats by Tara Hi Besties, Today I woke up 37 years old. That's right..it's my birthday. My husband was sweet to me and gave me a kiss in bed before he went to buy a truck load of dirt. He's in his "must have nice grass era" and apparently the yard isn't level enough..omg 🤣🤣 My actual best friend, Alex, who has been my bff since we were 13 also has the same birthday as me. Weird right? Anyways, I hope everyone is enjoying the...
13 days ago • 1 min read
Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad with Bacon and Glazed Pecans Simply Made Eats by Tara I understand that my title is quite a bold statement, but I'm willing to stand behind it. This Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad isn't your typical salad. We're talking glazed pecans, bacon, fresh berries and fried goat cheese! Oh, and it's tossed in a homemade honey dijon dressing. It's incredible and worth the process. STRAWBERRY GOAT CHEESE RECIPE The Video More Fun Salads to Try this Spring & Summer Season: 🥗...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Pasta Salad Recipes 3 Variations Simply Made Eats by Tara Happy Saturday Friends! I've loved classic pasta salad since I was a little girl. I think I used to just pick out the noodles and leave the veggies in the bowl, but it felt right. Now, I've branched out a bit and I am obsessed with making different variations that taste amazing. That's what I have for you today, and I hope that the next time you make pasta salad, you're reminded of this email. I'm telling you..they are all soooo good!...
20 days ago • 1 min read
My Monthly Costco Haul How much did I spend? Simply Made Eats by Tara Okay I know what you're thinking..this is not the typical recipe email you're used to getting. I thought about not sending it, but for those of you who have a Costco membership, or those of you who were thinking about it, maybe you will find it helpful. It's Spring break and the kids are home this week. My youngest is sick, yuck. It's been a crazy week, but we needed food and this video idea is one I've wanted to do for a...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Breakfast & Brunch Recipes For Weekends or Hosting over the Easter Holiday Simply Made Eats by Tara It's feeling rather Spring-ish with the sun shining and birds chirping, even though it's still chilly in NC. This week is my kid's spring break and they're mad because we're staying home. I have to remind them often that we just did Disney. 💰💰 I love it there, but it takes money in exchange for the magic, haha! Easter is late this year, but I'm still thinking about brunch recipes. These recipes...
27 days ago • 1 min read
Teriyaki Chicken Burgers with Asian Slaw A Must Make Weeknight Dinner Simply Made Eats by Tara I'm not going to lie, sometimes ground chicken and ground turkey recipes are a bit BORING. However, I'm here to change that. Why I love ground chicken? Very affordable, high in protein, low in fat, super versatile (just like ground beef) & it cooks so fast. Drumroll please..... Bring in the Teriyaki Chicken Burger, and it's not just about the burger. We're talking juicy burger cooked quick in the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Affordable Ground Beef Dinners That taste incredible! Simply Made Eats by Tara We've got to the point where my grocery bill is close, if not more than my mortgage payment. 😲 Instead of complaining about it (we'll save that for another day), we're getting creative with recipes that fit into our budget. This week I'm focusing on ground beef recipes that taste amazing and are pretty cheap to make. If you're a Costco member, grab that 3 pack of ground beef and let's get cooking.. Just curious..do...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read