Veggies Kids Will Love If you grow a garden then you know what it is like to have a plethora of zucchini on hand in the late summer. This easy cheesy zucchini bake is not only easy, but it is delicious and freezes well. Made with mozzarella, parmesan, or any cheese of your choice, it is savory and delicious. Make a great vegetarian dish or add crumbled, cooked, Italian sausage for a meaty meal. There is a full, printable, recipe card at the end of this post. There is also a Pinterest Button on the card so you can pin…
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Continue ReadingGourmet Pigs in a Blanket These Frank & Swiss Bites are an easy dinner, snack or treat. Made with smoked cheddar brats, your favorite bbq sauce, gruyere or swiss cheese and a tube of crescent rolls. These bake up in 15 to 18 minutes and make a great meal for busy nights. These are also perfect for game day or movie night. These are a little bit more elevated version of your typical pigs in a blanket. This recipe calls for 6 sausages, but you can certainly double the recipe because they go fast. The full recipe and step by…
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Continue ReadingBring the Steak House Classic Home This salad is ADDICTING. Blue cheese chopped salad has all the flavors and textures you are looking for in a salad. Salty bacon, sweet and savory creamy blue cheese dressing, nutty, toasted sesame seeds, crisp red onions and blue cheese crumble. Thinly sliced ribbons of sweet romaine make this the perfect salad that you are looking for on a Summer day. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post on a convenient recipe card. This salad it so simple that I do not have much to share about the steps, but…
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Continue ReadingDelicious on Land or at Sea These make ahead boat bites are perfect for any Summer outing. Easy to assemble ahead of time and cut and serve when ready to eat. Made on Hawaiian Dinner Rolls these mini sandwiches don’t get soggy thanks to a spread of butter and the layering of the cheese and cold cuts. These mini sandwich sliders will hit the spot whether you’re on the boat, at the beach, the pool or at the park. While I am pretty sure this is a pretty self explanatory “recipe”, I did include a full, printable and Pinterest(able) recipe…
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Continue ReadingA Sweet Retro Treat 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…
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Continue ReadingEven Better Than it Sounds These Pickle Pot Roast Sandwiches are a set it and forget recipe for the slow cooker. Very few ingredients make a hearty meal for 8 people. Beefy, juicy and delicious. All you need is chuck roast, a packet of brown gravy, a packet of ranch and a cup of dill pickles. Plus the juice from the pickles and some garlic and dill. Cooks on low, 8 to 10 hours and the shreds easily for delicious sandwiches or can be served over mashed potatoes. This is perfect for Summer of Fall Oktoberfest parties. The Full recipe…
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Continue ReadingA Sweet Party Treat This bourbon brown sugar cheese pretzel dip is a perfect snack for a day on the pontoon, drinking cold beverages and enjoying the sunshine. It’s salty, slightly sweet and has a kick from green chilis. Crunchy red pepper, green onions and classic dried beef. The creaminess comes from cream cheese and a touch of mayonnaise. This dip is perfect when made a day in advance and sits overnight. Enjoy it in the sun, at a family game night or watching your favorite sports games. Been Drinkin Dip I wanted to call this dip, “been Drinkin Dip”…
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Continue ReadingBetter than Japadog These Asian inspired hot dogs inspired by Vietnamese Banh Mi Sandwiches. Banh Mi sandwiches are served on french bread with broiled meats and tangy, quick pickled veggies. This hot dog is an all beef hot dog, pickled cucumber, carrot and jalapeño with a sriracha mayo, green onions and cilantro. Served up on a brioche hot dog bun. They are the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, crunch and delicious. A fun twist on a classic frankfurter. Secondly, the full recipe is posted below. Feel free to print it! You can also use the Pinterest button to pin it.…
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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