• Beefy Meatballs with a Tangy Beer Bbq

    Beefy Meatballs With A Tangy Beer Bbq

    August 29, 2023thetipsyhousewife

    Beefy Meatballs With A Tangy Beer Bbq These beefy meatballs with a tangy beer bbq sauce are a classic appetizer that is perfect for parties. Made with ground beef and a delicious sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, white wine vinegar and Worcestershire along with spices you likely have in your pantry. This simmers until thick creating a delicious beefy and saucy snack. The full, printable and Pinterest Pin-able recipe is on a recipe card at the end of this post. The Pin button is at the top right of the recipe card. If you like Pinterest, give me a…

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  • Taffy Apple Salad

    Taffy Apple Salad

    July 26, 2023thetipsyhousewife

    Taffy Apple Salad This taffy apple salad is a classic recipe that was very popular at Summer parties in the 1980’s. Fluffy marshmallows, crushed pineapple, peanuts and a custard like mixture you let sit in the fridge overnight to create the perfect texture. All of this comes togethers and is topped with peanuts and granny smith apples to create a fluffy Midwest “salad” that tastes exactly like a taffy apple. Perfect for Summer get togethers or holiday desserts. If you were any kind of party go’er in the 1980’s, this salad was worth its weight in gold. People went crazy…

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  • Beefy Baked Beans

    Beefy Baked Beans

    June 20, 2023thetipsyhousewife

    Beefy Baked Beans These Beefy Baked Beans are a throwback from the 1970’s. Easy to make “homemade” with using a few fresh ingredients and canned beans. This cuts down on cook time, but gives an all day baked flavor. Perfect for parties and potlucks. Serve with hot dogs for a beanie weenie meal. Family Recipes This recipe is another recipe gifted to me from Mr. Tipsy’s Mom. years ago when she was sick and before she died, she gave me her “holy bible” of recipes she wrote and collected from her friends and family. This is one of the many…

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  • Pickley Buffalo Chicken Dip

    May 21, 2023thetipsyhousewife

    Pickley Buffalo Chicken Dip This pickley buffalo chicken dip is a classic. What makes this buffalo chicken dip unique is that I add pickle juice and dill to my recipe. I also serve my buffalo chicken dip with mini pickles, or cornichons. This dip is great for snack night, a party, game night, or just to enjoy on your own! The full, printable and Pinterest pin-able recipe is at the end of this recipe post. But I have a few tips and tricks, plus pictures before the recipe for those who need more clarification. Sharp Cheddar is Grate For most…

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  • Derby Day Tea

    Derby Day Tea

    April 13, 2023thetipsyhousewife

    Derby Day Tea This Derby Day Tea is a refreshing drink that is also fun and beautiful to look at. Brewed with Hibiscus Tea, and mixed with pink lemonade, mint and lemons, this is a drink you can sip on all day. If you would like to make it a little more spicy, feel free to add a shot of flavored vodka or bourbon. Additionally, you can double this recipe to make a bigger batch. It stores in the fridge for up to three days. The full, printable recipe is below. Beyond that, I have included some pictures and information…

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  • Checking The Accuracy Of Your Oven Temperature

    November 16, 2022thetipsyhousewife

    Checking The Accuracy Of Your Oven Temperature It’s turkey time and it is always the time of year that I ask my readers about checking the accuracy of your oven temperature. This is something a lot of people never think to do. It is very important because an oven that under heats or over heats, can ruin the recipe you are trying to make. This is especially important when it comes to making your Thanksgiving Turkey and Thanksgiving sides. A poorly temping oven can produce a dried out or undercooked bird. Do not panic, I am here to tell you…

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  • Holiday Entertaining Hacks

    December 11, 2019thetipsyhousewife

    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. The opinions and text are all mine. #hillshiresocialplattersatmeijer #collectivebias  Holiday entertaining doesn’t have to be difficult, inconvenient and food for guests doesn’t always have to be homemade. I recently discovered this Hillshire Social Platters: Genoa Salame & Calabrese Salame at Meijer and it helps me to be holiday ready with little to no effort involved. Don’t miss the special mPerks coupon: $2.50 off 1 product 11/17-12/31! If you’re like me, you like to make things nice, so you may be hesitant to just slap a plastic store bought…

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