A Classic Fast Food Tiny Treat I am starting out by saying that I did not invent the recipe for these Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers. Recipes for these cheeseburgers are all over the internet and Pinterest. I have made these Mini Big Mac Cheeseburgers for many years, so I am simply sharing the steps to how I make them. They’re super easy to make and they are always a hit. Bring them to a party, make them for dinner for something fun and different, or serve them on game day. In addition to being delicious and easy to make, these…
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Continue ReadingWe Have California Pizza Kitchen at Home This Copycat CPK Kung Pao Spaghetti came from my love of California Pizza Kitchen. CPK has some of my favorite food. My absolute favorite dish that I order every time I go is the Kung Pao Spaghetti. Unfortunately, it can get expensive ordering it as often as I wish I could. That’s why I tasked myself with a secret mission to recreate the Kung Pao Spaghetti at home. I think that I have finally mastered a copycat CPK Kung Pao spaghetti recipe. This version is also a little more family friendly. The dried…
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Continue ReadingThe Side That Tastes Like Fall This recipe may be for the Ultimate Sweet Potato Casserole, but it’s so simple that anyone can make it. Sweet potatoes are an icon of the Thanksgiving and Holiday season, but are you ready for a bombshell? I have to come clean and say that up until now I did not like sweet potatoes. GASP! Something about the way they look, their texture, and their flavor used to really weird me out. I’ve tried to enjoy them many different ways and it has always been a no go for me. Recently I was sent…
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Continue ReadingA New Family Favorite Instant Pot Taco Rice is a wonderful recipe for any time of year. Tender white rice, savory ground beef, and all the taco toppings blend together in an easy “set it and forget it” dish. This is always a family favorite, and it’ll be your favorite as well when you see how simple it is to make! Weeknight Friendly Weeknights are always a busy time to try and get dinner on the table. The Instant Pot is a great way to create quick and easy dinners during the week that taste delicious. I have become obsessed…
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Continue ReadingThis shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CrispyCreations #CrispiestChicken #CollectiveBias The Secrets Behind Perfect Fried Chicken Revealed! It’s no secret that I love really good crispy fried chicken. Are there people who don’t love crispy fried chicken? Maybe vegetarians but they still love all kinds of fried meatless munchies. A lot of people think that making the crispiest fried chicken at home is complicated but it really isn’t. The trick to making the #crispiestchicken at home requires two Tipsy Pro Tips: You must be organized by setting up your…
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Continue ReadingBecome Your Own Personal Taco Truck I don’t think I have ever met a person who doesn’t like tacos. I personally could eat tacos every single day of the week! I am lucky enough to live in a neighborhood with a taco cart on every corner and a Mexican restaurant every other step. In fact, I once did a taco crawl in my neighborhood and tried an incredible amount of tacos. You can read my blog post on A Taco Tour of Rogers Park. I have yet to meet a taco I didn’t like. What is Al Pastor? One of…
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Continue ReadingWithout fail, Mister Tipsy texts me everyday, halfway through his work day, to ask me what we are having for dinner. Last week when he texted me and asked and I responded with my answer that we were having Zesty Bean Salad, I didn’t get the typical excited response. He hasn’t quite caught on that I have been working more meatless meals into our weekly rotation this Summer. I knew this Zesty Bean Salad would be a hard sell in theory, but I also knew once he tasted it , he would love it. I used to make a very…
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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.…
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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