Now You Know What You’re Bringing Potluck Seven Layer Salad is a pleasing party food that you can make a day in advance. In fact, it’s even better the longer it sits! I’ve told this story before but I used to work in the deli of a grocery store. It was my job to make this salad every shift and it was one of my FAVORITE things to make. For years I made this salad for every party or potluck and it is always a hit. There are several variations of this salad, but I recently updated the original Potluck…
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Continue ReadingA Spin on At-Home Takeout I have a friend who loves my food and I recently offered to make her a special meal. I suggested this Simple Bacon and Onion Fried Rice because I have been wanting to make it again for some time, and because I knew she would love it. This dish is so simple to make but feels like a real treat when you eat it. I love the addition of the salt bacon and savory onions. This isn’t a very complicated recipe so I will share a printable and complete recipe below. But first, a quick…
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Continue ReadingGet Out Of Your Tater Slump Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes are the perfect recipe to add excitement to your dinner routine. If you’re bored with your usual potato side dish, this is the recipe for you. These potatoes are technically called Fondant Potatoes but when I hear that name I think of a dessert. I decided to call my version Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes so that you know exactly what you’re making. These Pan Fried Fancy Potatoes take a little tiny bit of extra work but they are worth it. Some Tips and Tricks To Making these Pan Fried Fancy…
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Continue ReadingThe Best Version of the Best Thing Years ago I worked in a restaurant and I was in charge of making the Mashed Potatoes. The Chef taught me his very specific way 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 secret steps he told me about, and which I will now share with you, 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…
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Continue ReadingThe Best Grilled Side Dish These grilled potatoes are the perfect side dish to any grilled protein. They also make a complete meal if you’re looking for a delicious vegetarian meal. What makes these potatoes special is that they can be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave, air fryer or toaster oven. The simple flavors make an easy Summer recipe that the whole family will love. The Super Secret Chef’s Trick The trick to these potatoes is making sure you make deep cuts without cutting all the way through the potato. The way to do this is…
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Continue ReadingWhat Is Tik Tok? If you’re following this blog and fit the age demographic of most Tipsy Housewife followers, you may or may not be familiar with Tik Tok. Tik Tok is a newer social media platform that features short, one minute max videos on basically any topic. I use it to watch all sorts of interesting food videos. This Tik Tok Ramen recipe is one video that went “viral” which means it was showing up in millions of videos . Sometimes these videos are a joke and the recipes turn out to be a ridiculous flop, but I decided…
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Continue ReadingThe Side That Tastes Like Fall This recipe may be for the Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole, but it’s so simple that anyone can make it. Sweet potatoes are an icon of the Thanksgiving and Holiday season, but are you ready for a bombshell? I have to come clean and say that up until now I did not like sweet potatoes. GASP! 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…
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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