Green Bean Casserole Extraordinaire Green Bean Casserole Extraordinaire is the upgraded, yet easy version of your usual cream of soup green bean casserole. This recipes uses bacon, milk, parmesan cheese, onions and the secret ingredient, onion rings. Prep and assemble ahead of time and bake the next day and finish off with crispy onion rings. I include directions for making this ahead of time and it will be just fine. That being said, it is always better freshly made. It is very easy to make. It comes together quickly so you may want to plan to make this fresh on…
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Continue ReadingHerb Roasted Potatoes Poupon Herb Roasted Potatoes Poupon, tangy, delicious and easy to make. You will go wild for these potatoes, Made with just a few ingredients, it is also a very easy side dish that would be perfect with pork chops or pan fried ham slices. Serve these up with a side of grilled pineapple and you will be in heaven. These potatoes are such a great side to a simple, grilled ham steak dinner. I also like to grill a few pineapple rings to go with this meal. It is the perfect balance of flavors between the saltiness…
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Continue ReadingButtery Herb Pull Apart Dinner Rolls Buttery Herb Pull Apart Rolls for your holiday dinner. These rolls are made with frozen rolls you thaw, brush with an easy herbed butter mix, let rise in a bundt pan, and pop in the oven for 25 to 35 minutes. What comes out is a soft, buttery, flavorful bundle of goodness. these are perfect to assemble early in the day, let rise and bake while your turkey or roast rests and is carved. This recipe comes out so beautifully. The rolls are slightly odd shaped but are soft, tender, buttery and delicious. The…
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Continue ReadingMashed Potato Bombs Mashed Potato Bombs are the best appetizer for the holidays. Easy to make, creamy, cheesy and delicious. This recipe uses instant potatoes to make the perfect textured mashed potato bombs. You also add cheese, sour cream, egg and paprika. These little puffs of heaven are addicting and delicious. There is a full, complete recipe card at the end of this post. You can hit print on this card and screen shot the recipe or use the print button to print the recipe. Also at the top is a Pinterest button you can use to pin this recipe…
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Continue ReadingEasy Beef Tenderloin Easy Beef Tenderloin is not as intimidating as you think. These few simple steps make a delicious and flavorful tenderloin. Perfect for a special meal. This tenderloin, once prepped, cooks up fast and delicious using a searing method and a quick visit to a very hot oven. You will really wow your guests or family with this recipe. There are many methods to making a beef tenderloin. I am simply sharing my easy method that has always come through for me with a tasty beef. I like to keep this recipe simple, as I like to taste…
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Continue ReadingTurkey Gravy This turkey gravy can be made ahead of time using turkey wings, onions and minced celery leaves. It makes approximately four cups of delicious savory gravy. This gravy can be frozen to be used during the holidays. It is the perfect compliment to your mashed potatoes, stuffing and other holiday dishes. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. There is a recipe card with a Pinterest button on the top right corner for you to pin to your Pinterest. If you would like to follow me on Pinterest, you can find me there at…
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Continue ReadingWinter 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…
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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