Welcome to the Connection, Not Perfection Kitchen 🩷
Dinner à la Amy started many years ago when I was a young mother raising a family and discovering how Tastefully Simple helped make getting dinner on the table more manageable and delicious. I began incorporating these products into our everyday meals, and they quickly became part of how we showed up for each other at the end of the day. Sometimes the most meaningful conversations happen over simple food. I’ve learned that when you have something on hand, it becomes easier to invite people to stay, to gather, and to connect.
This space is a collection of my favorite recipes—some from Tastefully Simple, some my own creations—that have fed my family and my community along the way. You won’t find perfection here. You’ll find easy, cozy, real-life recipes meant to feed your soul, not your stress.
Grab a cozy drink, get comfortable, and enjoy your time here—this is a place to share real-life recipes, real stories, and real connection.
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🌀 Cinnamon Roll After Dark 🥃
Because Cinnamon Roll Grew Up. You know Cinnamon Roll Cocoa. Cozy. Sweet. Cinnamon-y. The kind of thing that makes you want to curl up with a blanket and call it a night. But then Cinnamon Roll grew up. And apparently, she enjoys a little libation now and then. 🥃🌀 So I took my Cinnamon Roll…
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The Sauce That Started It All ❤️
Sometimes, one bottle changes everything. I didn’t join Tastefully Simple because I was looking for another business. I joined because I fell in love with this sauce. Honey Teriyaki Sauce was the first Tastefully Simple product that made me stop and think, “Wait… this is REALLY good.” It was easy. It was delicious. And it…
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We Started With Leftovers
Sometimes the best ideas are the ones you never planned. My creative director, Laura Campbell, was over for coffee when she spotted a few of my empty Tastefully Simple Roasted Garlic Avocado Oil and Balsamic & Basil Avocado Dipping Oil bottles. Most people might have seen empty bottles. Laura saw a centerpiece. And honestly? I…
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Connection, Not Perfection: Yes, I Get My Groceries Delivered
There was a time when I would have felt a little embarrassed about a picture like this. A pile of grocery bags sitting on my front porch. Groceries delivered. Maybe you’ve felt that way too. Like somehow you should have gone to the grocery store yourself. You should have had the time. You should have…
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Don’t Toss That Bottle! Turn It Into Something Beautiful
Have you ever finished a bottle of your favorite Tastefully Simple product and thought, “This is way too pretty to throw away”? Me too! 😂 So before you toss that empty bottle into the recycling bin, save it! With a little baking soda and a little patience, you can remove the label and give that…
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Blue Raspberry Refresher: Two Fun Ways to Enjoy It! 💙🦈
Every now and then, it’s fun to shake things up! When I created these drinks with my Blue Raspberry Refresher, I wanted something that was easy to make, beautiful to serve, and perfect for sharing with friends. Whether you’re celebrating Shark Week, hosting a backyard happy hour, or simply relaxing on the patio after a…
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From “I’ve Never Made a Trifle” to “Look What She Created”
One of my favorite moments from this month’s Dinner à la Amy Open House came from helping a neighbor make her very first trifle. Discover the story behind this beautiful dessert, plus get my easy Absolutely Almond Trifle recipe that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.
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More Than Just Beer Bread
If you’ve spent any time around Dinner à la Amy, you’ve probably heard me talk about Bountiful Beer Bread Mix. It’s our number-one seller, and for good reason. There’s something special about pulling a warm loaf of homemade bread from the oven. The smell fills the kitchen, people wander in asking what’s baking, and before…
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Rhubarb Strawberry Swirl Almond Pound Cake: A Summer Favorite
Some flavor combinations are simply meant to be together, and strawberry and rhubarb are one of them. Whenever I offer samples of Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread, I often hear the same thing: “Rhubarb? Isn’t that really tart?” Traditional rhubarb recipes can certainly have a sharp bite, but this spread is different. The strawberries soften the…