Asian Sirloin Filets with Stir Fried Veggies These sirloin filets have great flavor and are super tender due to the marinating method in this recipe. The method is called Velveting. It requires a mixture of egg whites, baking soda and vinegar to make typically tough cuts of beef, super tender. This dinner requires a little bit of planning for the marinade. Once you get the meat prepped, the dinner comes together quickly. These Asian Sirloin Filets with Stir Fried veggies will become a regular in your meal routine. It is also a super affordable meal as well! The full, printable…
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Continue ReadingSimple Bacon & Onion Fried Rice 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 bene 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. Get Creative I…
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Continue ReadingAs Delicious As it is Pretty This Asian Pasta Salad is a refreshing change from your usual summer pasta salads. Made with rotini and mini wonton dumplings, this pasta salad has unique taste and texture. The recipe calls for a poppy seed dressing, but you can also use a Asian Vinaigrette or Peanut Dressing to spice things up. Fresh veggies like red onion, edamame, peppers ,and peas add vitamins and nutrients. This will be the hit of the Summer! A New Idea I’ve been thinking about this Asian Inspired Pasta Salad for a few weeks now and I spent some…
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Continue ReadingSpheres of Umami Goodness This past week I have been in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona visiting my Aunt and Uncle. It has been an annual trip these last few years and every time I am here I cook them and their friends a five course meal to thank them for their hospitality. Each year there is a different theme for the menu. This year I decided to go with an Asian theme. Part of the fun of cooking this special meal is discovering new stores in the area to purchase the ingredients. This year was no exception. I found a spectacular…
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Continue ReadingI am getting to the age where I love staying in as much, if not more, than going out. One of our favorite Date Nights is to order in take out, curl up on the couch, and watch our favorite TV shows. This USED to be a money saver as well. I don’t know about you, but the last time I had Asian Take Out delivered to my door, the bill was over $40! Not to mention that it really wasn’t that tasty, it was loaded with tons of ingredients we didn’t need, like MSG, Salt, and Oils. Plus there…
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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