How to Make Sure Your Recipes are Cooked Perfectly It’s turkey time and that means it’s 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 vital when it comes to making your Thanksgiving Turkey and Thanksgiving sides. A poorly temping oven can produce a dried out or undercooked bird, but do not panic! I am here…
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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 ReadingA Light and Delicious Summer Sandwich. I have been resurrecting a lot of classic recipes that I find in my Grandma’s cookbooks and giving them a modern day makeover. Recently 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 stuffed with marinated meats, cucumbers, herbs and pickled veggies. Last Sunday we were…
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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 ReadingA Great Seasonal Dessert This Fruit Pizza is a festive treat to bring to all your summer gatherings. It’s made with sugar cookie dough that you can buy ready made, a cream cheese fruit spread, fresh strawberries, and crunchy dried blueberries. You can space out the fruits like an American flag if you want this dessert to be both 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…
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Continue ReadingEasy to Make and Easy to Clean Up 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…
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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. I might even call it the world’s best Submarine Sandwich, but you’l have to make it and judge for yourself. 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. What are the Perfect Meats and Cheeses for a Sandwich? The ingredients for this…
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Continue ReadingA Great Summer Grilling Dish I love making these Cheesy Grilled Chicken & Peppers packets for the grill. The ingredients are so simple and fresh. The recipe takes 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. It’s especially great for camping. What’s Not To Love? What I love most…
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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