easy dinner ideas

  • a collage of nine soups and stews that are part of this recipe roundup

    My Favorite Cooler Weather Recipes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Nine Cozy Soups, Stews, And Comfort Food Dinners The first stretch of cooler weather always makes me want to get something good cooking. Give me a pot of soup, a dinner with plenty of gravy, and a piece of bread to clean up whatever is left on the plate, and I am happy. These are some of my favorite cooler weather recipes from The Tipsy Housewife. There are classic soups, cozy bowls of pasta, and hearty dinners that make staying home sound like a very good plan. Some are perfect for a slower afternoon of cooking, while others are just…

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  • Caramelized Onion Ham and Cheese Sliders

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Fresh Take On The Classic French Onion Ham And Cheese Sliders If you love the savory, rich flavors of onion, cheese, and ham, then these Caramelized Onion Ham and Cheese Sliders will be your new favorite dinner. Soft slider buns wrap around ham topped with melty American cheese and…

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  • Pizza Roll-Ups

    April Lee Wiencek

    Crispy, Cheesy Pizza Roll-Ups For An Easy Lunch, Snack, Or Dinner If you’ve ever looked at a string cheese stick and thought, “This really ought to be wrapped in pizza,” these Pizza Roll-Ups are for you. They’re made with soft flour tortillas filled with pizza sauce, pepperoni, and string cheese,…

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  • Worcestershire Butter Pasta

    April Lee Wiencek

    Five Days Until Payday Gourmet Dinner Worcestershire Butter Pasta is a simple, savory spaghetti dinner made with butter, olive oil, garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese and a surprising splash of Worcestershire. Starchy pasta water brings everything together into a silky, buttery sauce that coats every noodle without needing cream or a…

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  • The Best Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs

    April Lee Wiencek

    Tender, Saucy Barbecue Ribs Without a Grill or Smoker The Best Oven Baked Barbecue Ribs are tender, tangy pork ribs made completely indoors without a grill or smoker. The ribs are first parboiled with onion, apple cider vinegar and salt until tender, then baked and repeatedly basted with a doctored-up…

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  • Classic Meatloaf Meatballs

    April Lee Wiencek

    All the Comfort of Meatloaf in an Easy Meatball Dinner Classic Meatloaf Meatballs are a cozy, old-fashioned dinner made with ground beef, finely minced onions and green peppers, crushed saltine crackers and a sweet and savory tomato sauce.  Before You Jump To Recipe There are a few things I want…

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