Gail's March Newsletter
☘️🌷 Hello March! The Tastefully Simple Spring–Summer Season Has Arrived! 🌷☘️
We made it! March is finally here, and there is so much to look forward to. After a very cold winter, warmer days are on the horizon and we’re kicking off the season with a brand-new 2026 Tastefully Simple Spring–Summer Catalog filled with delicious new products, easy recipes, and fresh inspiration for your kitchen.
🚗❌ This month’s theme is “Ditch the Drive-Through!”
With busy schedules it’s easy to grab takeout, but Tastefully Simple makes it just as quick — and a lot more delicious — to make meals at home. In this newsletter you’ll find quick recipes, new products, and simple meal ideas that help you get dinner on the table fast while skipping the drive-through line.
And of course, March and April bring some of the most fun food celebrations of the year — from St. Patrick’s Day festivities 🍀 to Easter gatherings 🐣, plus all the cozy meals, appetizers, and desserts that make spring entertaining so special.
I took a short break from events and experiences over the past two months while we powered through that brutal winter, but now I’m refreshed, re-energized, and ready to go!
So what’s inside this month’s newsletter? 👀
✨ The NEW Spring–Summer Catalog
🆕 9 New Tastefully Simple Products
🍽️ New Easy Recipes to Try at Home
🎉 A New Tastefully Simple Experience to Host
🎁 A New Client Bonus Buy Offer
📅 A Newly Added Event to My Calendar
🏆 Website Visit Winners
Be sure to explore everything! The new catalog season has just begun, and I only received access to the catalog and recipes today, so this newsletter is coming to you fresh and hot off the press.
I can’t wait to hear which products and recipes you’re most excited to try this season!
Enjoy the new season of simple cooking, big flavor, and fun in the kitchen.
👩🍳
Gail J
#TastefullySimple #EasyMeals #SpringCooking #HomeCooking #FoodieFavorites #StPatricksDayRecipes #EasterRecipes #TSbyGailJ #CookingMadeEasy
📖✨ Explore the NEW 2026 Spring–Summer Catalog!
The 2026 Spring–Summer Tastefully Simple Catalog is here, and the online version is more interactive than ever!
Browse new products, discover easy recipes, and click your way straight to everything you want to try.
👇 BUTTON HERE
📖✨ Introducing the NEW 2026 Tastefully Simple Spring–Summer Catalog!
The 2026 Spring–Summer Tastefully Simple Catalog is bigger and better than ever — and the online version is more interactive than we’ve ever had before!
You’ll definitely want to explore every page. Here’s why:
🛒 See a product you like?
Simply click the product and the product page will pop up so you can learn more and add it to your cart.
🍽️ See a recipe that looks delicious?
Click on the recipe photo and you’ll be taken directly to the full online recipe so you can try it at home.
📦 Want to “make that page”?
Many catalog pages feature bundles that include everything shown on the page.
Just click the bundle link and you’ll find the products plus the recipes featured in that spread.
🔗 You’ll also find clickable links to helpful resources like:
• Ambassador Startup Information
• The Delicious Dish Blog
• VIP Rewards Program
💡 Helpful Tip:
When you open the catalog, click the “X” next to the search bar on the green menu line to fully expand the catalog for the best viewing experience.
📬 Printed catalogs:
Due to rising costs I will not be mailing catalogs this season, but if you really need a printed copy, just let me know and I’ll be happy to help.
So… what are you waiting for?
👇 Jump into the new catalog, explore the recipes, and discover your new favorite flavors!
I’d love to hear what products or recipes catch your eye!
#TastefullySimple #SpringSummerCatalog #EasyMeals #SimpleCooking #NewRecipes #FlavorMadeEasy #FoodieFavorites #KitchenInspiration #TSbyGailJ
🍗✨New Standard Products
One Pan Chicken Parmesan Mix
I know several of my clients are going to be thrilled that this favorite is now part of the Tastefully Simple permanent lineup!
If you love quick, flavorful dinners with minimal cleanup, this one is going to become a go-to in your kitchen.
🥘 Dinner is as easy as:
✔️ Toss together chicken breasts, zucchini, and grape tomatoes
✔️ Add the flavor-packed Chicken Parmesan seasoning blend
✔️ Spread everything evenly on a sheet pan
✔️ Bake for about 20 minutes
That’s it!
You’ll have a delicious, Italian-inspired sheet pan dinner with tender chicken, roasted vegetables, and amazing flavor — all made in one pan for easy cleanup.
Perfect for busy weeknights, simple family meals, or when you want something homemade without spending hours in the kitchen.
👩🍳 Simple ingredients. One pan. Big flavor.
#TastefullySimple #OnePanMeal #ChickenParmesan #EasyDinner #SheetPanDinner #QuickMeals #WeeknightDinner #SimpleCooking #TSbyGailJ #FlavorMadeEasy
One Pan Fajita Mix
Fajita Fridays just got a whole lot easier!
This flavorful One Pan Fajita Mix makes it simple to create a restaurant-style fajita dinner at home with minimal prep and easy cleanup.
🔥 Dinner in just a few easy steps:
✔️ Toss together chicken or steak, sliced onions, and bell peppers
✔️ Add the bold, flavor-packed fajita seasoning blend
✔️ Spread everything on a sheet pan
✔️ Bake for about 15 minutes
That’s it!
In no time you’ll have sizzling fajita-style meat and vegetables ready to pile into warm tortillas and top with your favorite fixings.
Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, family taco nights, or casual entertaining.
🌶️ Big fajita flavor. One pan. Almost no cleanup.
#TastefullySimple #FajitaFriday #OnePanMeal #EasyDinner #SheetPanDinner #QuickMeals #TacoNight #MexicanInspired #SimpleCooking
#TSbyGailJ
New Seasonal Products
Oh Honey BBQ Dip Mix
Sweet, smoky, and seriously delicious!
The new Honey BBQ Dip Mix brings bold honey BBQ flavor to snacks, meals, and appetizers.
🍯 A little sweet
🔥 A little smoky
😋 A whole lot of flavor
Serve it with veggies, chips, or crackers, dollop on grilled chicken or burgers, or spread it on sandwiches and wraps.
🍝 Want a recipe idea? Try the Honey BBQ Pasta Salad!
So… what will you try first?
#TastefullySimple #HoneyBBQ #EasyAppetizers #BBQFlavors #SimpleCooking #TSbyGailJ
🥒✨ Seasonal Favorite: Dill Pickle Dip Mix
A longtime fan favorite is back again this season!
This bold and tangy Dill Pickle Dip Mix used to come in a box with two pouches, but it was so versatile that Tastefully Simple converted it into an easy-to-use shaker jar — perfect for dips, snacks, and recipes.
🥒 Classic dill pickle flavor
🥣 Perfect for creamy dips
🍽️ Great for adding a pickle twist to recipes
Be sure to check out the new recipes for this season like Dill Pickle Crab Dip!
#TastefullySimple #DillPickleDip #PickleLovers #EasyAppetizers #FlavorMadeEasy #TSbyGailJ
🫐💙 Blue Raspberry Refresher Mix
Tastefully Simple loves to stay on trend — and this Blue Raspberry Refresher Mix is right on point!
💙 Bright blue raspberry flavor
🌿 Light on sugar
✨ Prebiotic beverage
🚫 No artificial colors or flavors
This refreshing drink mix is perfect for everyday sipping or summer entertaining.
🍹 Want to make it an adult beverage?
Try the Blue Raspberry Piña Colada recipe!
Available as a single pouch or value pack.
#TastefullySimple #BlueRaspberry #RefresherDrink #BetterForYou #SummerDrinks #DrinkMix #TSbyGailJ
🌶️🍋 Baja Bold Chili Lime Sauce
You may have seen the hints on social media… and now it’s finally here!
Meet the bold new Baja Bold Chili Lime Sauce — a medium-spicy sauce bursting with tangy lime and smoky chili pepper flavor.
🌶️ Medium heat
🍋 Bright citrus kick
🔥 Smoky southwest flavor
This versatile sauce is bright, slightly sweet, and incredibly flavorful.
Perfect for:
🍗 Grilling marinades
🌮 Tacos & bowls
🥣 Finishing sauce for chicken, shrimp, or veggies
🍅 Quick homemade salsa or right out the jar with chips!
#TastefullySimple #ChiliLime #BajaFlavor #SouthwestCooking #GrillingSauce #FlavorMadeEasy #TSbyGailJ
🍓🍫 Neapolitan Swirl Cheesecake Mix
Dessert just got easier — and a little nostalgic!
These Neapolitan Swirl Cheesecake Bars are perfect for weeknight treats, parties, or special occasions.
Inspired by the classic Neapolitan ice cream trio, every bite delivers:
🍫 Chocolate from the baked chocolate cookie crust
🍦 Vanilla creamy cheesecake filling
🍓 Strawberry sweet swirl of flavor
Just bake the crust, mix the filling, chill, and enjoy a creamy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
#TastefullySimple #CheesecakeDessert #NeapolitanDessert #EasyDesserts #StrawberryDessert #TSbyGailJ
🍗🥔 ONE Pot BBQ Chicken & Veggies Mix
Let your slow cooker do the work tonight!
This comforting One Pot Chicken & Veggies Mix makes it easy to create a hearty, flavor-packed family dinner with minimal prep.
🍗 Tender chicken
🥔 Red potatoes & mixed veggies
🧄 Savory onion & garlic
🍯 A touch of honey BBQ flavor
Finish it off with Cheddar and cream cheese for a rich, comforting meal the whole family will love.
Perfect for busy weeknights, cozy dinners, and easy slow cooker meals.
#TastefullySimple #SlowCookerMeals #OnePotDinner #EasyFamilyMeals #ComfortFood #SimpleCooking #TSbyGailJ
🍝🌿 ONE Pot Artichoke & Spinach Pasta Mix
Dinner just got easier!
ONE Pot Artichoke & Spinach Pasta Mix is a flavorful one-pot pasta dinner featuring chicken, artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, savory sauce.
🍗 Tender chicken
🌿 Savory spinach & artichokes
🍅 Sun-dried tomato flavor
⏱️ Dinner ready in about 30 minutes
Perfect for busy weeknights when you want a comforting homemade meal without the extra dishes.
#TastefullySimple #OnePotMeal #EasyPastaDinner #WeeknightMeals #ComfortFood #SimpleCooking #TSbyGailJ
🕯️🧈 Butter Candle Experience
Have you tried making a butter candle yet? It’s one of the hottest food trends right now, and I can’t wait to try it with you!
The idea is simple — and delicious.
🧈 Soften a stick of butter
✨ Mix in your favorite seasoning
🕯️ Place a wick in a ramekin
❄️ Refrigerate until firm
Light the candle and the warm, flavored butter slowly melts, perfect for dipping bread.
🥖 See the picture? That’s Bountiful Beer Bread baked in a round loaf, served with a glowing butter candle centerpiece.
Beautiful, interactive, and incredibly tasty!
Imagine warm bread dipped into melted, seasoned butter while gathering with friends.
🎉 I would love to host a Butter Candle Experience with you!
Butter candles can be stored 3–4 weeks in the refrigerator or up to 6 months in the freezer, so you can host your experience anytime.
Interested in hosting?
👇 Complete the contact information below and let’s get your Butter Candle Experience on the calendar!
#ButterCandle #TastefullySimple #FoodTrends #CookingExperience #BreadAndButter #EntertainingIdeas #TSbyGailJ
Host and Experience and Earn FREE Products
Winter is finally in the rearview mirror, the groundhog is out, and it’s time to reconnect with friends!
Are you ready?
When you host a Tastefully Simple Experience, you’ll have something wonderful to look forward to — friends, fun, and fantastic food.
✨ Pick Your Perfect Experience:
🕯️ Butter Candle Experience – Create beautiful, trending butter candles perfect for warm bread and entertaining.
🍞 Bread Art – Bake delicious, creative bread masterpieces.
🧀 Charcuterie Class – Craft stunning boards filled with tasty bites.
🍽️ Bake & Take – Join an experience and take dinner home with you!
🍹 Appy Hour – Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and laughter with friends.
🍴 Sampling Experience – Host a traditional Tastefully Simple tasting experience.
💖 Fundraisers – Support your favorite cause and earn 50% more in rewards!
💻 Online Experience – Share a simple shopping link and watch the magic happen. No social media required!
Interested in hosting? Let’s get something fun on the calendar!
Hosts earn free products and exclusive rewards while enjoying a fun experience with friends.
#TastefullySimple #HostRewards #CookingExperience #FoodieFun #ExperienceTheFun #HostWithJoy #EntertainAtHome #TSbyGailJ
My Events
Events are starting to come in! I have 1 each month through May (so far).
Gauger Cobb Middle School March 21st
My First Event of 2026 and this is before Easter.
Gauger-Cobb Middle School is off Rt 4. Turn at Vince’s Sports Complex.
This event is from 10 am to 4 pm.
Newark High School – April 18th
New month, same great event. I will be in the main gym. Come see me to get your spring goodies and to check out the new catalog items.
Brandywine HS Vendor and Flea Market – May 2nd
I will be back at my high school alma mater for this event.
This is both a vendor and flea market. Come see me with the vendors. This may be my only event in North Wilmington this spring.
Link coming once available.
Odessa High School Mother's Day Market – May 9th
The Odessa High School Mother’s Day Market is a really nice indoor event.
Perfect for my Middletown, Odessa and Smyrna clients, but an easy drive from Newark.
This event is from 10 am to 3 pm this year.
Location: 570 Tony Marchio Dr, Odessa DE 19734
March Recipes
🍀 Saint Patrick’s Day Recipes
May the luck of the Irish be with you as you prepare one or more of these recipes selected just for our favorite party day in March!
🍀🧁 Pot o' Gold Cupcakes
Feeling a little lucky?
These Pot of Gold Cupcakes are a fun and festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert that are incredibly easy to make.
Start with Absolutely Almond Pound Cake, top with cream cheese frosting tinted green, and finish with a few chocolate gold coins for a sweet little treasure.
🍀 Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day parties
🍫 A fun treat for kids and adults alike
✨ Quick, easy, and magically delicious!
#StPatricksDayTreats #PotOfGold #EasyDesserts #TastefullySimple #LuckyTreats #TSbyGailJ
🥃🍀Pork Chops with Whiskey Cream Sauce
What’s St. Patrick’s Day without a little Irish whiskey?
These Pork Chops with Whiskey Cream Sauce bring rich flavor without leaving you tipsy! Tender pork chops are paired with a creamy sauce featuring the smooth taste of Irish whiskey for a comforting and delicious dinner.
To make this recipe you’ll need:
🧄 Garlic Garlic™ Seasoning
🥑 Roasted Garlic Avocado Oil
🛒 Plus a few simple ingredients from the grocery store
Perfect for a festive St. Patrick’s Day meal or any night you want a flavorful, cozy dinner.
#StPatricksDayRecipes #PorkChopsDinner #WhiskeyCreamSauce #TastefullySimple #EasyDinnerIdeas #ComfortFood #TSbyGailJ
🍀🥔Corned Beef & Potato Soup
The luck of the Irish is with you when you find an easy St. Patrick’s Day recipe like this!
This comforting Corned Beef & Potato Soup starts with Perfectly Potato Cheddar Soup Mix, making it simple to create a hearty, flavorful holiday meal.
🥔 Creamy potato cheddar goodness
🥩 Savory corned beef flavor
🍀 Perfect for a cozy St. Patrick’s Day dinner
Not a corned beef fan?
🐖 Substitute ham and it’s just as delicious.
Yes… it really is that simple!
#StPatricksDayRecipes #CornedBeefAndPotatoes #EasySoupRecipe #ComfortFood #TastefullySimple #HolidayCooking #TSbyGailJ
🍀🍞 Better Than Grandma's Irish Bread
Ditch the beer… but not the Bountiful Beer Bread!
With just a couple of simple tweaks, you can turn Bountiful Beer Bread Mix into a delicious Irish-style sweet bread that Grandma would be proud of.
🥖 Add raisins
🥛 Swap in milk instead of beer
🍀 Bake into a warm, comforting Irish bread perfect for St. Patrick’s Day
Simple, nostalgic, and perfect served warm with butter.
#StPatricksDayRecipes #IrishBread #BeerBread #EasyBaking #TastefullySimple #HomemadeBread #TSbyGailJ
🐰 Easter Recipes
Before you know it, March will be in the rear view mirror and we will be celebrating Easter. Easter is early this year, so we need to get these recipes out there in March.
🐣🍖 Bayou Baked Ham
What’s Easter dinner without a delicious ham?
This Bayou Bourbon Ham recipe is about as easy as it gets. With just two ingredients — a ham and Bayou Bourbon Glaze — you’ll have a sweet, smoky, flavor-packed centerpiece perfect for your Easter table.
🍖 Savory baked ham
🔥 Sweet & smoky bourbon glaze
🐣 Perfect for an easy Easter dinner
💡 Kitchen Tip:
Short on oven space? Slow cook your ham instead!
Add ½ cup chicken broth and cook on low for 3–4 hours for a tender, juicy ham.
#EasterDinner #GlazedHam #BayouBourbon #EasyHolidayMeals #TastefullySimple #HolidayCooking #TSbyGailJ
🥗🍅 Italian Pasta Salad
A classic pasta salad is always a crowd favorite — and this one is packed with flavor!
Our Balsamic & Herb Avocado Oil and Italian Garlic Seasoning bring out the best in all the fresh ingredients, creating a bright and delicious Italian-style pasta salad perfect for spring gatherings.
🍅 Fresh, vibrant flavors
🌿 Zesty Italian herbs
🥗 Perfect for Easter dinner, potlucks, and family gatherings
Just be warned… don’t count on any leftovers!
#ItalianPastaSalad #SpringRecipes #EasterSideDish #PotluckRecipes #TastefullySimple #EasySideDish #TSbyGailJ
🍞✨Everything Beer Bread
Don’t forget the beer bread — Bountiful Beer Bread, that is!
This easy twist on a classic adds Everything Bagel Seasoning for a savory, bakery-style flavor that makes this bread extra special.
🥖 Warm, homemade beer bread
🧄 Savory everything bagel flavor
🐣 Perfect for Easter dinner or spring gatherings
Simple to make and always a crowd favorite at the table.
#BeerBread #EverythingBagelSeasoning #EasyBreadRecipe #EasterSideDish #TastefullySimple #HomemadeBread #TSbyGailJ
🍋🍓 Berry Lemonlicious Trifle
Sunny Lemon Pound Cake is the star of this beautiful spring dessert — and spring is when this cake shines the most!
Layered with fresh berries and creamy goodness, this Berry Lemonlicious Trifle is bright, refreshing, and perfect for Easter celebrations or spring gatherings.
🍋 Fresh lemon flavor
🍓 Sweet, juicy berries
✨ A stunning dessert that’s surprisingly easy to make
Doesn’t it look amazing? No one will guess how simple it is!
#SpringDesserts #BerryTrifle #LemonDessert #EasterDessert #TastefullySimple #EasyDesserts #TSbyGailJ
⏳Our LTO Peach Perfect Dip Mix is still available!
This is a limited time offer so when it is gone, TS does not reorder. There are still boxes available so be sure to grab one before they are gone. I am keeping the recipes in this newsletter because you won’t find all of them on the TS website.
Peach Perfect Mini Pizzas
A sweet sugar cookie base topped with a bright peach spread and topped with your favorite fruits.
No Bake Peach Cheesecake
Did you know you can make a No Bake Cheesecake with any of our sweet dip mixes?
Tastefully Simple does not have a recipe for this one, but follow the No Bake Lemon Cheesecake recipe link below!
Peach Perfect Dip
Here are the directions to make the Peach Perfect Dip Mix as directed on on the box.
All you need is cream cheese and milk.
Want to change it up? Add a 1 (7 ounce) container marshmallow crème instead of the milk to make a fluffy dip with twice the volume!
Peach Perfect Cheese Ball
No link needed. You can make any fruit based cheese ball with a fruit based dip mix. Soften an 8 oz block of cream cheese and combine with dip mix. Chill and form into a ball.
March Bonus Buy – One Pot Artichoke and Spinach Pasta Mix – $6
This bonus buy was not available until March 9th, the launch of the Spring Summer catalog because… it is a new product!
When you purchase $59 in products, you can grab a box of our new One Pot Artichoke and Spinach Pasta Mix for just $6!
This most recent addition to our One Pan/One Pot line will be sure to be a life saver getting dinner on the table.
🛒 Spend $59 → Add the One Pot Artichoke and Spinach Mix for $6 at the prompt (see top of the page) when viewing your cart.
✔️ No code needed
✔️ Automatically available with qualifying purchase
Flavor + savings = the simple way to shop!
#BonusBuy
#OnePotMeals
#EasyDinners
VIP Rewards Program
🎉 Unlock the Magic of VIP Rewards! 🌟💰
Just to remind you, we have a VIP Rewards Program. If you have not set up and account yet, what are you waiting for? It is free and you are leaving savings on the table. Many of my clients are racking up the savings. You should be too.
All you need to do is log into your account before you check out. Points are good for 180 days after your last order. In other words, order every 180 days and they don’t expire.
REMINDER! You also earn VIP points when you host and experience
#VIPRewards #SavingsGalore #ShopSmart #PointsForPerks #FreeMoneyFun
Earn More VIP Rewards!
🎉 Who doesn’t love earning FREE Tastefully Simple® products?
Now you can earn VIP Points TWO ways — by shopping 🛒 and by referring NEW Tastefully Simple customers or Ambassadors 🙌
✨ Refer someone new = 100 VIP Points
💰 That’s $10 OFF a $20+ order
⭐ More referrals = more points = more savings!
📝 How it works:
✔️ Be a VIP Customer (free account)
✔️ Refer someone new to Tastefully Simple
✔️ Earn rewards toward free products & seasonings
👉 Click the link below for easy step-by-step instructions.
Website Visitor Sample Winners
If you are an established client, you know that just by visiting my website, you could be a winner of a free sample with recipe.
While I can track my email and text newsletter clicks, I need your help when it comes to checking out from a business card or visiting during the month. So, please complete the card below! 📝💌
Make sure I have your mailing address. You can fill out a card below with your address. It counts as an extra visit.🚀
This month, we have 5 fabulous winners:
🏆Pam Sartin 🏆 MaryKay DeCampli🏆 Christy Godfrey🏆 Jon Nacchio 🏆 Mary Lynn Lucas
If you are a sample winner, make sure I have your mailing address and keep an eye out for a sample coming your way! 🎁 Congratulations!
Past Winners – I just sent out a bunch of samples.
#WebsiteWins #SampleWinners #TastefullySimple #AnalyticsFun #CongratsAll #GoodNews
🌟 Business Gifts! 🌟
🌟 Do you know any businesses that thank their clients or employees with gifts? 🎁
The holidays may be in the rearview mirror, but Thanking Customers should not be. In fact, giving customer gifts when it is NOT the holiday season is more effective.
I’d love the chance to collaborate with them! After all, everybody eats! 🍽️ Plus, these gifts won’t clutter their office or home.
➡️ Send your contacts my way! If it leads to business for me, there are rewards in it for you! 💰✨, not to mention the VIP referral rewards.
#BusinessGifts #ClientAppreciation #EmployeeRecognition #Collaboration #Rewards #Networking
🌟 Seeking Referrals! 🌟
Tastefully Simple has opened doors for us to collaborate with restaurants, chefs, and boutiques. I’m on the lookout for local businesses to partner with!
👨🍳 Do you know a chef or restaurant that might be interested in our products?
🏪 Do you know of a shop that would love to showcase our offerings?
🏛️ I’m also searching for venues to host engaging workshops and experiences. If you have any recommendations for spaces that would be ideal, I’d love to hear them!
📩 Drop me a note! If it leads to a business success for me, I’ll make sure to reward you! 🎉
#TastefullySimple #SmallBusiness #ChefCollaboration #PartnerWithUs #LocalBusiness #Workshops #VenueSearch #TasteTheJoy
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