The Delicious Dish Blog – Tastefully Simple

6 Ways to Celebrate National Tequila Day

Posted by Jen T on July 21, 2022

It’s National Tequila Day! Wait … that’s a thing? Yes, it really is, my friends, and it’s a beautiful thing. Every year, National Tequila Day is observed on July 24 – giving tequila lovers everywhere the chance to celebrate one of the world’s oldest spirits. Fun fact: tequila, as it’s known today, was created back read more »

You Go, Grill! Great Grilling Ideas

Posted by Keri M on July 7, 2022

Have you fired up the grill this summer? If so, you’ve got plenty of company. According to CNN, an estimated 79.1 million Americans have grilled out in the last year, and 75% of us own a grill or smoker. Hamburgers are king of the grill, but every year millions of hot dogs, brats, steaks, seafood read more »

10 Easy Star-Spangled Recipes

Posted by Jen T on June 28, 2022

Star-spangled fireworks. Sizzling BBQs. Crackling campfires. Rain or shine, the 4th of July can be one of the best days of the summer. So whether you’re kicking back in the backyard, planning a potluck or spending the day at the beach, take time to relax! It can actually be surprisingly easy to dazzle your friends read more »

7 Stunning Sides for Your Next Cookout

Posted by Keri M on June 23, 2022

It’s cook-out season! There’s just something special about al fresco dining … spreading a gingham tablecloth on the picnic table, firing up the grill, and the happy procession of family and friends carrying trays of dishes, utensils, condiments and picnic-perfect foods to the outdoor dining space. While the sizzling steak, mouth-watering burger or juicy hot read more »

11 Fresh and Fun Summertime Skewers

Posted by Jen T on June 14, 2022

Kabobs. Kebabs. Skewers. Whatever you call them, there’s just something fun about food on a stick. From street fairs to summertime BBQs in the backyard, these delicious finger foods can be stacked up all kinds of different ways, too. It’s so easy to mix, match and make your own favorite combinations! Plus, kabobs can be read more »

Father’s Day Gifts for the Grill Guy

Posted by Keri M on June 9, 2022

Dads and grilling go together like burgers and buns. Even guys who wouldn’t be caught dead in the kitchen just love to show off their mastery of the ancient art of cooking over coals. With Father’s Day just around the corner (June 19) and a full summer’s worth of steaks, hot dogs, burgers and chops read more »

6 DIY Dressings (and a video!)

Posted by Jane N on June 2, 2022

Have you ever read the ingredient label on a bottle of salad dressing? The list can be both long and chemical-sounding (what is Propylene Glycol Alginate, anyway?) and often contains preservatives, artificial flavors and dyes. If I’m going to eat a luscious bowl of healthy veggies, I want the dressing to be luscious and healthy read more »

Your Blueprint to Building Better Burgers

Posted by Keri M on May 26, 2022

Happy National Hamburger Day! We Americans love our burgers. According to a 2019 survey, we consume 50 BILLION burgers annually – about 156 burgers per U.S. citizen per year. That’s a lot of beef and buns! As popular as they are, burgers can be, well, a little boring. Sure, there are the standard array of read more »

Mocktails Three Ways

Posted by Rebecca R on May 24, 2022

Mocktails are one of the biggest trends in beverages. As noted by the Washington Post, Yes, mocktails are having their moment. And while it’s hard to take faux anything seriously, this latest trend isn’t as trivial as it may sound. Sales of non-alcoholic beverages spiked 33%, to $331 million in the last year, NielsenIQ reported read more »

How to Make Your Own Bagel Board

Posted by Jen T on May 19, 2022

Bagels are such beautiful things. So delightfully tender and chewy on the inside. So perfectly crackly on the outside. While I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting New York yet, someday I vow to eat my way through that city – savoring every slice of pizza, fresh bagel and authentic black-and-white cookie along the way. read more »