Spring and summer and usually the seasons that bring lots of get-togethers with family and friends. While most of them are planned ahead, there are often times when a gathering at our house is a spur-of-the-moment occasion when someone happens to be coming to the neighborhood or everyone gathers at home after a special event.
At those unexpected times, it's nice to have something on hand that can easily be made in a hurry, but still seems worthy of a party. That's why I like having a few things from Tastefully Simple in the pantry.
The most recent Tastefully Simple items we have tried are the Savory Wheat Beer Bread Mix and the Garlic & Basil Warm Dip Mix. Like most Tastefully Simple products the preparation instructions only call for one or two additional ingredients.
While the Savory Wheat Beer Bread Mix does take about 55 minutes to bake, I can have it mixed up and ready to pop in to bake before the oven even has a chance to preheat. It also means that our house is smelling super yummy when our guests walk in the door!
The Garlic & Basil Warm Dip Mix is also a breeze to make. You just need to add in cream cheese and mozzarella cheese. Mix the dip packet with 8 oz of cream cheese and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and microwave in 30-second intervals until it's hot. Then top with another 1/2 cup of cheese and microwave or place under broiler until melted. I am a BIG fan of all of the Tastefully Simple warm dips and this one is no exception. It's absolutely delicious and it really looks like something special when you serve it.
Take a look at all the Tastefully Simple Dip Mixes and Tastefully Simple Bread Mixes and tell us what looks best to you!
Joanna Sormunen says
That looks so delicious! I wish they would sell something like that here also!
Pauline Cabrera says
UH, this looks yum! and seems like a simple recipe too 😉
Shell says
That dip sounds so good! And I love a quick bread.
Melissa Coleman says
I have tried the wheat beer bread before and it was pretty yummy.
Amanda Her says
I’ve heard that the Tastefully Simple breads are so good. Can’t say that I’ve tried them yet though.
Sandra (at) Coasahmom (dot) com says
I’ve never heard of this but it looks super yummy. Bread is one of our favorites.
StacieinAtlanta says
That looks really good. I don’t know if I’ve tried Tastefully Simple, but everything looks like it would be delicious.
Krissy says
That dip looks DELICIOUS! I have actually never tried anything from Tastefully Simple, but I think it would be a good idea to keep on hand for unexpected guest!
Ashley Morton says
I’m so excited for get togethers with friends and family in the upcoming months. As fun it is, it can also be a lot of work so I love simple recipes that can be made it large batches.
Janeane Davis says
I have never tried this company’s products, however after your post, I would like to, I want to make fresh bread for my family.
brett says
Tastefully Simple has so many fabulous options. I think I have 16 products in the house right now!