Checking The Accuracy Of Your Oven Temperature It’s turkey time and it is always the time of year that I ask my readers about checking the accuracy of your oven temperature. This is something a lot of people never think to do. It is very important because an oven that under heats or over heats, can ruin the recipe you are trying to make. This is especially important when it comes to making your Thanksgiving Turkey and Thanksgiving sides. A poorly temping oven can produce a dried out or undercooked bird. Do not panic, I am here to tell you…
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Continue ReadingI want to start by saying that this hardly qualifies as a “recipe”. Since I have made these on my Instagram stories I have gotten so many questions about how I make these cheater Fried Chicken Sliders. I decided it would be easier to write this up as a blog post then to keep having to answer questions about what I buy to make these and how I make them. These Fried Chicken Sliders are am easy lunch or a perfect dinner for a busy day when you don’t have a lot of time to get dinner on the table.…
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Continue ReadingI have been resurrecting a lot of classic recipes that I find in my Grandma’s cookbooks and giving them a modern day makeover. I came up with this recipe for an Asian Grilled Chicken Sandwich using a classic kitchen hack where you marinate your chicken breasts in Zesty Italian Salad Dressing. This Asian Grilled Chicken Sandwich reminds me of a play on a Vietnamese Bahn Mi Sandwich. A Bahn Mi Sandwich is a typical Vietnamese Sandwich on a French Baguette and stuffed with marinated meats, cucumbers, herbs and pickled veggies. Last Sunday we were having Mister Tipsy’s Dad over for…
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Continue ReadingAsian Pasta Salad This Asian Pasta Salad is a refreshing change from the usual Summer pasta salads. Made with rotini and mini won ton dumplings, this pasta salad has unique taste and texture. The recipe calls for a poppy seed dressing, but you can also use am 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 This Asian Inspired Pasta Salad was in my head for a few weeks now and I spent some time sorting…
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Continue ReadingFruit Pizza This fruit pizza is a festive treat to bring to all your Summer gatherings. Made with sugar cookie dough that you can buy ready made, a cream cheese fruit spread, fresh strawberries and crunchy dried blueberries. Patriotic and delicious. For Those Who Cannot Bake, Like Me If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times, I can’t bake. Not only can I not bake but I also would say that I despise baking. It is too precise for my cooking style. While I hate baking, I was able to make this Fruit Pizza and I have…
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Continue ReadingBaked Parmesan Chicken Tenders Baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders are an easy dinner that bakes up quickly in the oven. Grated Parmesan, Butter, Pancake Mix and some seasonings and herbs make these tenders crispy and flavorful. This recipe is so good, it will become a regular in your meal routine. Chicken Tenders Make Everyone Happy As much as I love to cook even I get tired of thinking of things to make for dinner. I have mentioned before that I hate eating leftovers. So inevitably, I have to think of something different to make for dinner almost every single night. Some…
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Continue ReadingWhen it comes to cooking, I have some strengths. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to make a pretty great Submarine Sandwich. It is one of the things that Mister Tipsy requests the most. Every year he goes on a guys trip to Florida and he specifically requests that I make this Submarine Sandwich for him and his friends to take on the plane. The ingredients for this sub are simple, but they are very specific. If I substitute any of the ingredients from what I normally use, it just doesn’t taste the same. I am not…
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Continue ReadingI love making these Cheesy Grilled Chicken & Peppers packets for the grill. The ingredients are so simple and fresh. The recipe take minutes to prep and the best news is, you can eat right out of the packets! No dishes to wash! This recipe has all the flavors of Summer. There is a full, printable recipe at the end of this post. They are perfect to prep ahead of time and put on a grill or fire pit to finish cooking. Especially great for camping. What’s Not To Love What I love most about this recipe is the crunchy…
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