Mexican Side Dishes with TS!!!

So, a few weeks ago, my samll group from church was having a mexican theme dinner.  By the time I was able to respond to the email with what I was bringing I quickly realized all the things I thought I might bring were already accounted for.  So then it was back to the drawing board to figure out some items I could bring to go along with the mexican theme.  Several in the group have asked me about my TS products so I thought I would start by using our most time-saving feature on my website, the Recipe Tool!

I absolutely love using the recipe search tool when looking for new ideas and ways to use my product.  You can search by a particular product, a particular meal (breakfast, snack, etc.) or even enter a descritpion of what you are looking for and all the recipes that match your criteria will populate.  You just have to try it!

Ok, so back on track!  Mexican Rice was still not accounted for and I had never really made it before so I searched for a good recipe and came across one that was so simple using the Corn, Black Bean Salsa; I could not pass it up.  Then I remembered that I had a box of the Giddy Up Guacamole Mix that I had not opened yet to try.  So within a few minutes I was able to do my part for my small group dinner.  Below are the recipes and pictures.  Hope you enjoy!

Corn and Black Bean Spanish Rice

 2 Tbsp. Oil

2 Tbsp. Onion, Chopped

1 1/2 Cups White Rice, Uncooked

2 Cups Chicken Broth

1 Cup Corn, Black Bean Salsa

In large skillet over medium high heat saute onions in oil, until tender.  Add rice, stirring often.  When rice begins to brown stir in chicken broth and Corn, Black Bean Salsa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed.  ~Makes 6 Servings

 1 packet GiddyUp Guacamole Mix

 3 Tbsp. water
2 - 3 ripe avocado

Combine first 2 ingredients; let stand 15 minutes. Halve avocados and remove pits. Place avocado pulp in a medium bowl; add seasoning mixture. Mash with a fork until blended to desired consistency. Cover; chill 30 minutes. Serve with Blue Aztec Chips. Makes about 1 1/2 cups guacamole.

For best flavor, enjoy within 2-3 hours of preparation.



Berry Blast Smoothie Mix

Tastefully Simple Berry Blast Smoothie Mix

I started this beautiful spring morning with a delicious mouth-watering berry blast smoothie

This is just one of my new favorites from our 2013 Spring/Summer catalog.

All you have to do is just add yogurt and ice, but you can also add some extra flair to it as well.

Which is exactly what I choose to do this morning

This is the recipe that I made this morning by using one of the several

suggested variations on the packaging:

1/3 Cup Berry Blast Smoothie Mix

1 Cup Plain Yogurt

1 Cup Frozen Blueberries

Combine ingredients in a blender

Blend until smooth.

Makes 2 (8oz) servings

Check out all the other new and exciting product on my website

or just visit to reconnect with some of your long-time favorites!!!

What are some of your other favorite Tastefully Simple products?

Are there any you wish would come back?

Well, stayed tuned because you just might get your wish!!

The Returning Favorites for this season will be unveiled soon!!

Chicken Fajitas the Tastefully Simple way....

Healthy Chicken Fajitas with

Garlic Garlic and Onion Onion Spices

First cut your green bell pepper, red bell pepper and medium onion into strips

Second cut your boneless, skinless chicken breast into strips and place in a 9 x 13 baking dish
In a separate bowl mix 2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons (or a cap full) of the Garlic Garlic and Onion Onion.
Spread oil mixture over the chicken in baking dish.



Spread your veggies over the chicken strips and oli mixture already in baking dish.
Then sprinkle some more olive oil, garlic garlic, and onion onion over the veggies to prevent them from drying out while baking.  Bake at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughly and veggies are tender.

And here are the results, YUMMY!



The smell of this cooking and the taste was just amazing!

So, what do you use our very versatile spices for in your everyday cooking?

Check out the Garlic Garlic, Onion Onion, and our many other spices we have available on my website www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jbolin

Spring-Summer Gift Collections

Tastefully Simple's Spring/Summer Gift Sets are perfect for any special occasion or celebration you will be partaking in as we move toward warmer weather.  Our collections make great gifts for weddings, showers, birthdays, Easter, Mother's Day and much much more!  The ideas are endless!

Stop by my website and check out what we have to offer for those special events in your life!

Below are just a few I have highlighted from my website:

 This gift will brighten any day with the Very Cherry Cheese Ball Mix and Twisty Grahams tucked neatly inside a sunny gift bag and it is under $20.00.  (Item # 421087) 

Great gift for birthdays, teachers, co-workers, friends, and more!

(Click here to see an amazing cheescake recipe I made with the Very Cherry Cheese Ball Mix)

This gift will give the recipient the opportunity to dip the day away with our delicious Dill Pickle Dip Mix and Ceramic Dip Chiller. The gift comes packaged in a beautiful gift bag perfect for weddings and Mother's Day! (Item # 421093)

Triple the Fun gives your friends and neighbors a chance to raise their glass with our frosty, fruity mini drink mixes that come packaged together in a cute three-pack.  These are great for around the pool, a day on the lake, cookouts and much more all for under $20.00! (Item # 421088).

Don't forget to place your order through the Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring facebook party I mentioned last week!  Any order that is placed through this party I will add your name into a drawing for a sweet TS surprise! So get your orders in now!  (click on the Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring link above to review the instructions for getting counted towards the treat). 

Drawing will take place April 1st!!!!!

As always contact me if you would like to have a party and earn our

amazingly great tasting product for FREE!

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring Online Party

Join my Facebook Online Party 

to welcome in Spring and say Farewell to Winter

 Orders can be placed on my website

 

Fall/Winter products are still available through 

March 15th,

so stock up now on your favorites 

before it is too late! 

 

 

 

 

 

No-Bake Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake

For Valentine's Day I wanted to treat my co-workers to a Tastefully Simple treat that can be found directly on the Very Cherry Chocolate Cheese Ball Mix featured in the Share the Love collection!!! 

So here are pics from my "labor of love" goodie for the office:

I hope everyone had a spectacular Valentine's Day!  Don't forget you can still take advantage of the February Host Reward Special too!  Click HERE for more details!

Stay tuned next week for some exciting Spring/Summer News and the next Host Rewards for you!

Share the Love Collection

Don't forget to get the SPECIAL Valentine's treat

being offered for only a LIMITED TIME!

Mine arrived today and I can't wait to dig into

the chocolate Twisty Grahams!

 

Contact me today for more details or visit my website at

www.tastefullysimple.com/web/jbolin

There's still time to take advantage of the awesome hostess rewards being offered this month too!

 

MARCH NEWS COMING SOON! 

Stayed tune for a fun announcement for the March Hosts too!!

I hope to host a party with you soon! 

(I do tasting parties, catalogs parties, Facebook parties.)

Just contact me for any additional details and get

on the road to FREE PRODUCTS!!!