Creamed Potatoes Creamed Potatoes are an old fashioned, easy and delicious recipe. Boiled baby reds, butter, milk and cream. Many add peas to this recipe as well. This recipe has a scratch version and a quick and easy hack for those unsure of their ability to make the cream sauce. Both ways are delicious, tasty and comforting. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. I also have a Pinterest Pin on the top right corner so you can pin this to Pinterest if you like. I post all my recipes to Pinterest and if you would…
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Continue ReadingSummer Mashed Potatoes These Summer Mashed Potatoes are a perfect end of Summer side dish. Butter, Dill, Cheese and a blend of herbs and spices you can customize. These potatoes will be perfect for any protein you serve. There is a full, printable and pinterest-able recipe card at the end of this post. If you would like to follow me on Pinterest, you can CLICK HERE. Little Potatoes I love using the Little Potato Company Potatoes for this recipe. They are easy to wash and throw on the grill with the rest of the ingredients. You can also use any…
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Continue ReadingWorld’s Best Tomato Soup This is the World’s Best Tomato Soup. I swear by this recipe. the surprising additon of canned or bottled tomato juice is what gives it the rich flavor. This tomato soup tastes as if you simmered it all day when in reality it cooks up in under and hour. Perfect accompaniment to a toasty grilled cheese sandwich. One Of The Secret Ingredients I use 46 ounces of V8 juice for this soup. It adds an all day flavor to the soup. This gives your soup a rich taste and texture. You will see how great your…
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Continue ReadingPepper Jelly Cheese Dip The Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip is perfect for snacking. Made with shredded pepper jack cheese, shredded sharp cheddar, and a blend of spices and herbs, refrigerated and then topped with Pepper Jelly. It is the perfect blend of creamy, cool and spicy and sweet. Serve these with buttery round crackers for the perfect scoop of deliciousness. Make Ahead One of the things I love most about this dip is that you can make it a day or even two days ahead of time. You add the pepper jelly and the chives right before serving. This dip…
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Continue ReadingClassic Lasagna This recipe is for when you want to make Classic Lasagna for a crowd. I make one tray with meat and one with cheese only. The beauty of this recipe is that it can be frozen unbaked or baked. It is a labor of love that yields a creamy and delicious lasagna that makes even better leftovers. Marinara, sausage crumbles, ricotta, cottage cheese and mozzarella. The full and detailed recipe card is at the end of this post. This recipe is for two, 9 x 13 trays of lasagna. This recipe is a labor of love which is…
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Continue ReadingItalian Salad with Sweet Basil and Onion Dressing This Italian Salad with Sweet Basil and Onion Dressing is always the salad I make when I make an Italian Feast like Lasagna or Stuffed Shells. This salad has salami, two kinds of cheese, olives beans and veggies. The Sweet Basil and Onion Dressing has simple ingredients like honey, oil, white wine vinegar, sweet onions and fresh basil. This salad it the perfect side to any Italian feast. The full, printable and Pinterest Pin-able recipe card is at the end of this post. It is a wonderful salad that can also be…
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Continue ReadingClassic Beef Stew Classic Beef Stew that comes our perfect every single time. Tender bites of beef, onion, carrots and sweet peas in a savory gravy made with vegetable juice and thickened with tapioca. This recipe is what you crave when you think of beef stew. This recipe can feed a large family but also freezes really well. There is a full, printable recipe at the end of this post. There is also a Pinterest button on the top right hand corner so you can pin this recipe for future use. CLICK HERE to follow me on Pinterest. I will…
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Continue ReadingRaspberry Delight Jello This Raspberry Delight Jello is the stuff Jello dreams are made of. This raspberry delight jello is made with raspberry jello, vanilla ice cream, raspberry sorbet and fresh raspberries. It creates a silky and delightful jello that is heavenly to eat. The perfect light and fruity dessert, or the perfect side to a heavy meal. You can serve this with whipped cream to add more creamy cool flavors. There is a full, printable and Pinterest Pin-able recipe card at the end of this post. The recipe is super easy to follow. I will just add a few…
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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