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I realized yesterday, I haven’t had people over since January. I have wanted to, but between social distancing, health concerns for others and lets be honest, stress, I just hadn’t planned out a get together. A few of my girlfriends and I have gotten together, more often spur of the moment, to sit in one…

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An A-Z List of Tastefully Simple BBQ Recipes

June 24 By Christie 4 Comments

The other day I posted a fun game in my Tastefully Simple Facebook Group asking members to list items they would bring to a BBQ and the food had to start with the next letter of the alphabet. I started the game with Apple Pie. Next someone wrote Burgers, then Chips… The game went on,…

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4 Ways to Celebrate During COVID-19

May 8 By Christie Leave a Comment

Who could have ever even imagined graduations would be canceled, all children would be e-learners, churches, parks and Disney would all be closed? I guess it’s true what they say, reality is stranger than fiction! I mean is Dean Koontz or Steven King writing our new reality? While we deal with all this unimaginable reality,…

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Why I joined Tastefully SImple

Why I Joined Tastefully Simple – I Needed Bread!

April 18 By Christie Leave a Comment

I’ll be honest, I have been in five direct sales businesses! Let’s see, it started with Mary Kay while I was in college. I thought, for sure, I could sell it to all my college friends! I don’t know what I was thinking – I am terrible at matching skin tones to colors! I never…

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Nacho Leftovers Recipe – Taco Stew

April 8 By Christie Leave a Comment

Nachos! Nachos! Nachos! Are you a nacho lover too? Need some inspiration for nacho recipe ideas? Use your leftovers to create new nacho toppings!  I absolutely love nachos!  I love how nachos can vary so much! Therefore, I am challenging myself to make nachos out of leftovers during this quarantine time. The other day my…

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Nachos Food Lover Leftover Challenge

March 27 By Christie Leave a Comment

I have a nacho problem! I can’t get enough. I’m a nachos lover!  I think if I could survive on nachos I would be super happy! I believe my nachos love started when I was very young. When I go out to eat, I have no problem ordering the nachos on the appetizer menu for…

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Holiday Party Trends

Holiday Party Trends of 2019

December 8 By Christie Leave a Comment

Coral, experiences and hands on activities are some of the hottest holiday party trends this year.  What does that mean for your holiday party? It means think outside of the box of green and red decor and winter wonderlands parties. If you already have decorated or planned your party, no worries, just add a little…

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25 Christmas Tradition Ideas

December 5 By Christie Leave a Comment

What was a special Christmas tradition in your family when you were growing up? Have you continued that tradition as you grew older? Maybe you kept that tradition with your spouse and kids or maybe you created a new holiday tradition. Growing up, we had a handful of traditions.  These were and still are some…

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Black Friday 2019 Deals for Entertaining

November 29 By Christie Leave a Comment

It is here, THE most commercialized shopping day of the year – Black Friday. And today I’m sharing with you my top Black Friday 2019 deal for entertaining items. These items will help make your life easier when you entertain and I’m including some great host gifts too. Happy Shopping! (This post contains affiliate links….

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Welcome to Cooking with Christie! I'm Christie and I have a true passion for trying new recipes, cooking, cooking for parties and entertaining!
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