Ever been to a Tastefully Simple party?

[maslex]

I've been invited to go to one on June 4th. I haven't been to one in YEARS!!! I remember going and enjoying all the little tasty tidbits. MMMMMM I just got done looking through the catalog and made a list of everything I'd like to have (just over $100) YIKES!!! That's quite expensive for mostly spices and dip packets, no? I mean, really...$9 for a bottle of spices? Obviously I'm not getting everything on my list but I'm just wondering what are you must haves and how do you use them?

Ex...I remember getting the trio pack of the spices Bacon Bacon, Onion Onion and Garlic Garlic before and just using each as a dip. I'm sure you could mix them into burgers, meatloafs, chicken etc. So let's here what you used your stuff for. Maybe it'll narrow down my list of stuff I'd like to get.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

Love TS!

Must have Seasoned Salt and Spinach & Herb Dip Mix on hand at all times and there is usually a box of Beer Bread mix in the cupboard too. I have other products too, but these are the ones I go to most.

At the last party attended I purchased the Bacon Ranch dip mix, the Sun-Dried Tomato Veggie dip mix and Bold n Bossy Honey Mustard sauce. I've used the BR on a grilled chicken breast and in place of plain mayo in chicken salad. I haven't gotten around to using the other new things yet.

I just placed an order for the Balsamic and Basil Dipping Oil and Everdayday Grillin Seasoning. I think I will use the grill seasoning a lot as I typically sprinkle steaks with the seasoned salt before grilling.

 

[design_mom]

I like the Garlic Garlic and Spinach and Herb dip mixes. I usually just make the dips with the recipe on the container (although I did use some Garlic Garlic to make garlic bread and it was really good.)

I used to always buy their Bountiful Beer Bread mix, until I found this recipe on allrecipes (so easy and tastes the same!) http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beer-Bread-I/Detail.aspx (ETA: The recipe online calls for 3 cups of self-rising flour, but you can also use 3 cups regular flour + 3 tsp baking powder + 1-1/2 tsp salt.)

I haven't been invited to a Tastefully Simple party for a long time.

 

[EeyoreEma]

I like TS, or at least I used to. I've been less than thrilled with the stuff I ordered this time. That being said, I love their beer bread (though now I'm going to have to try the recipe just posted!), their cookie mix (they really are good for some reason) and now that I think about it, that's all I really like anymore. Enjoy though - it does always tasted awfully good at those parties!

 

[JerseyJanice]

I like the Garlic Garlic and Spinach and Herb dip mixes. I usually just make the dips with the recipe on the container (although I did use some Garlic Garlic to make garlic bread and it was really good.)

I used to always buy their Bountiful Beer Bread mix, until I found this recipe on allrecipes (so easy and tastes the same!) http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Beer-Bread-I/Detail.aspx (ETA: The recipe online calls for 3 cups of self-rising flour, but you can also use 3 cups regular flour + 3 tsp baking powder + 1-1/2 tsp salt.)

I haven't been invited to a Tastefully Simple party for a long time.

Thanks for posting that beer bread recipe, Design Mom. It sounds wonderful.

 

[BobbinWeez]

I love Tastefully Simple! I used the merlot sauce as a marinade. It was delicious!

 

[wdwmom2]

I haven't been to a party in a few years, but LOVE their products!!!

My fav is their Dried Tomato and Garlic Pesto Mix. I serve it over pasta with a little grilled chicken breast strips thrown in. Delicious and takes very little time to prepare!!!!

 

[golfgal]

My favorites are the black bean salsa and the sesame blue Aztec chips

 

[wdwmom2]

Just thought of another one!!! I recently had the Key Lime Cheese Ball. Put this on their Twisty Grahms, which are good just on their own!!!! I liked this own so much I bought a few of them.

 

[mom2travel]

We enjoy the beer bread mix, potato soup (usually add "chunks" of meat/veggies to make a meal), spinach and herb dip mix, nana's apple cake, almond pound cake, fiesta dip mix (I think that's what it's called), and the key lime cheese ball mix - I follow a recipe to make a key lime cheesecake pie with it that always is a big hit

oh, and the kids like the twisty grahams

 

[piglet too]

I have been a consultant for several years now, so lots of parties and lots of favorites. Today I am making a Sweet Strawberry Cheeseball and Creamy Southwest Chipolte Pasta Salad for my daughter's birthday party. I am also thinking of making the Sun Dried Tomato veggie dip and maybe one of the drink buckets for a birthday party tomorrow.

 

[pixiewings71]

I have the SW seasoning, it's so good on steak or chicken for fajitas. I used to have a friend who sold it so I had a lot but it's gone now.....I really enjoyed the TS stuff I've tried!!

 

[maslex]

I've actually been looking at some of the recipes on their website and some of them sound really, really good. I'll have to compile all of my favorite recipes and see which products they call for and buy those. Easy enough!!!

 

[disny_luvr]

My absolute favorite TS product is the Season Salt. I use it on almost everything. Recently I've really been in to some of the drink mixes. I can never go wrong with anything I order from TS.

 

[maslex]

My absolute favorite TS product is the Season Salt. I use it on almost everything. Recently I've really been in to some of the drink mixes. I can never go wrong with anything I order from TS.

What exactly IS Season Salt? I noticed in the catalog that it's like a reddish/brown color almost. What does it taste like?

 

[elgerber]

I have been to many many of their parties, and had a couple myself. I love all of the cheese balls, the beer bread, the cinnamon muffin melts (they make awesome cookies), the watermelon margarita bucket, and several other items I can't think of off the top of my head.
Oh yeah, the pound cake is wonderful!
They have a recipe for a fruit dip with the Key Lime Cheese ball on their website, made with white chocolate pudding, OMG, it is soooooooooooooooo incredible!

 

[klacey1]

I've been to a couple-- my favorites are Bacon Bacon and Fiesta Party spices (use them only as dips), and a raspberry lemonade that's a seasonal thing. Don't know if they'll have it this summer.

 

[amyy]

I love a of their products but my favorites are the cookie mix, pesto mix, beer bread and almond pound cake. I love the parties because you get to sample a lot.

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

What exactly IS Season Salt? I noticed in the catalog that it's like a reddish/brown color almost. What does it taste like?

Salt and sea salt, red and green bell peppers, garlic, onions, spices, celery, paprika, natural flavors.

 

[marcyinPA]

I've actually been looking at some of the recipes on their website and some of them sound really, really good. I'll have to compile all of my favorite recipes and see which products they call for and buy those. Easy enough!!!

I've made a few things...one that I made was a cheese ball made with some garlic garlic, some dried basil pesto, and cream cheese. It was really good!