Years ago I worked in a restaurant and I was in charge of making the mashed potatoes. The Chef taught me his very specific ways of making them. They came out so creamy even though we used a hand masher. I haven’t looked back since when making my potatoes. These few steps really make all the difference in the world. I always tell people who tell me they can’t cook to learn to master these potatoes and they will be regarded as a cooking hero at family functions. These few steps will have you as the mashed potato master. The…
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Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole The recipe is for the Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole that anyone can make. I have to come clean and say that up until now I did not like sweet potatoes. Something about the way they look, their texture and their flavor used to really weird me out. I’ve tried to enjoy them many different ways and it has always been a no go for me. Recently I was sent a bunch of sweet potatoes from my weekly produce delivery service and I needed to figure out what to do with them. Mister Tipsy on the…
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Continue ReadingThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. This content is intended for readers who are 21 and over. #holidaybloodymarybar #collectivebias I love entertaining around the holidays and I always like to be prepared for unexpected guests. One of my hostess tips is to keep simple ingredients around to be able to present a last minute, Bloody Mary bar that’s sure to impress. When I need to stock up on supplies to have on hand in case I need to throw something together, I head to Walmart! Personally, I do not like those Bloody…
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Continue ReadingWorld’s Best Thanksgiving Stuffing The World’s Best Stuffing recipe is the perfect texture and has a delicious savory flavor profile. Make this recipe with breakfast sausage, onions, celery and mushrooms. You can omit the mushrooms if you choose. You can make this recipe the day before and baked or re-heated when ready to serve. I have even made it two days in advance. Thanksgiving Is For Stuffing In the real world it is really early to be thinking about Thanksgiving stuffing. But in recipe blogger world, in order for me to have google show this recipe when people search for…
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Continue ReadingStuffing Waffles, they are a thing, trust me. I am all for giving credit where credit is due, but for the life of me I cannot remember where I saw this idea for the first time. I know I did not think it up organically but I did create a recipe of my own for it. You may have never heard of Stuffing Waffles yourself, but they are a great way to use up leftover stuffing and make a great base for leftover turkey sandwiches. Think cranberry mayo too! After making these today, I was also thinking that Stuffing Waffles…
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Continue ReadingA lot of my recipe inspiration comes from my family. I have been blessed with a large family and our holidays are filled with food traditions and memories. One of my many Aunt’s, makes some of my favorite dishes. We call her Boo Boo Barb and some of you may be familiar with her Spaghetti Sauce. The Boo Boo Barb Spaghetti Sauce is one of my most popular recipes on the blog. Another recipe she makes that is a family favorite, is her Broccoli Cheese Casserole. It is practically the only way I will eat broccoli. This Broccoli Cheese Casserole…
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Continue ReadingThere are very few recipes of mine that Original Tipsy has asked ME for over the years. But these Candied Butternut Squash Slices are one of the recipes I made for her and she loved so much she asked me to share the recipe with her. I remember the first time I made these Candied Butternut Squash Slices was for a Fall cheese tasting I was hosting at the lake house. I had been inspired by a Butternut Squash recipe I saw in a magazine and added my own twist. The one thing I recommend for making these Candied Butternut…
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Continue ReadingObviously I like to make my Thanksgiving Table the centerpiece for my meal. After all, Thanksgiving is like the Super Bowl for food lovers. This year I wanted to incorporate food into the table-scape. I also wanted to try to do it all for around $20. I achieved my goal and wanted to share with you how I did it. Below are some tricks and tips so you too, can achieve this look for less. Purchase Holiday decor after the holiday at a steep discount and pack away for the following year. Shop Aldi or Jewel for flower bouquets. Both…
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