Winter Pork Roast Winter Pork Roast and Gravy starts with a boneless half pork loin. Seasoned with herbs and seasoning, seared off in a skillet and roasted in a speckled roaster with onions and a little broth, rosemary and garlic. You make an easy pan gravy using the same pan you seared off the pork in so that you get up all those meaty bits. This is tender, delicious and the perfect comfort food. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this on a printable recipe card. There is a Pinterest button at the top right corner of…
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Continue ReadingBlack Pepper and Paprika Smothered Pork Chops Smothered Pork Chops with a Black Pepper and Paprika Gravy are a one pot wonder. Pan fried, bone in chops with a delicious and creamy onion gravy. The chops are seasoned with salt, cracked black pepper, a hont of paprika and garlic and onion powders. Dredged in flour and fried up crisp in butter. This recipe is so good with mashed potatoes, applesauce and corn. There is a full, printable and Pinterest Pin-able recipe card at the end of this post. Each paragraph before the recipe card has some information and tips if…
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Continue ReadingChicken Enchilada Soup Chicken Enchilada Soup is an easy to make cold weather soup that will warm you up from the inside out. Made with chicken thighs, broth, beans and tomatoes along with red enchilada sauce and cream. What comes out is a delicious and flavorful broth with savory bites of chicken, corn and beans. This soup is perfect for cooler nights. It also freezes and reheats really well. The full, printable recipe card is at the end of this post. You can click the print button under the picture to have the condensed recipe which you can print or…
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Continue ReadingEverything But The Bagel Flatbread Everything But The Bagel Flatbread is my favorite semi make ahead breakfast. Flaky crescent roll crust, smoked salmon, whipped chive cream cheese, thinly sliced cucumber and diced red onion. The whole thing gets sprinkled with Everything But The Bagel Seasoning for delicious flavor and crunch. The ingredients in this recipe come together to compliment one another. Perfect for a breakfast or brunch starter. It is also a great appetizer or dish for a baby or wedding shower. The full, printable recipe is linked at the end of this post. If you hit the print button,…
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Continue ReadingMaid Rite Inspired Sandwiches I was dying to make these Maid Rite Inspired Sandwiches. I first heard about Maid Rite, or Loose Meat sandwiches from the classic tv show, Roseanne. These ground beef and onion sandwiches are unbelievable simple but so delicious in their simplicity. Served with pickles and mustard and or ketchup they are absolutely addicting when served on a soft, sesame seed bun. This is a quick and easy dinner, served with a salad or a veggies. The full, printable recipe card is at the end of this post. There is also a Pinterest button you can use…
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Continue ReadingFavorite Roast Beef Sandwich This favorite roast beef sandwich has been my “go to” since the late 1990’s. Sandwich making is an art and I learned this craft while working at a deli all through college. The ladies and I would take turns making each other sandwiches. This is a concoction a lady I worked with made that has stuck with me for decades. The sandwich spread is made from mayo, tomato powder (or ketchup) chives and and black pepper with a hint of celery salt. Always filling and always delicious. This is not so much a recipe, but my…
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Continue ReadingTangy Tomato Fried Potatoes These tangy tomato fried potatoes make the best side dish or complete meal with a fried egg on top. Made with russet potatoes, fried onion slices, tomato paste or tomato powder and a savory blend of spices and herbs. A squeeze of lemon brings this dish together to make this dish the perfection it is. A great side to pork or roasted chicken. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. There is also a Pinterest button at the top of the recipe card so you can pin this recipe to your Pinterest…
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Pork Chop Surprise Pork Chop Surprise is a very retro recipe. I found an original recipe in a cookbook for “home economists” from the 1960’s. I took the recipe and modified it some. It is a very surprising recipe for sure. The surprise of the recipe is how all of the ingredients come together for such a delicious dinner. Bone in chops, creamed corn, parmesan cheese, and grated onion make up the base of this recipe. What comes out is a tender, delicious and very flavorful mix of salty and sweet. The full, printable recipe is at the end of…
Hi! I’m April, AKA The Tipsy Housewife. I’m Chicago born-and-raised and I love creating delicious and affordable recipes that taste just like home. Plus they’re easy enough to make with a cocktail in hand! Get ready to find your new fave meal.
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