American Chop Suey Chop Suey is a dish from American Chinese Cuisine. This version has two kinds of meat. Both pork and beef. This recipe is my Mom’s and she has made it for years. I have the recipe below written exactly how my Mom wrote it. This recipe freezes well and is classic American Comfort Food. I never liked this as a child and would dread when my Mom would make it for dinner. As an adult, it is still not my favorite, but the nostalgia of it does hit the spot once in awhile. Recently, my best friend…
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Continue ReadingNew Year’s Eve Noodles New Year’s Eve Noodles are a wonderfully delicious and easy meal to make for New Year’s Eve. It is good luck to eat long noodles at your New Year’s celebration. This represents longevity or long life in the New Year. This recipe has a few unique, but easy to find ingredients. Sesame oil, Chinese 5 Spice and Rice Wine Vinegar are the ingredients I use. All of these ingredients are easily found in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores. These noodles will be your new, New Year’s Eve tradition and they make great leftovers for…
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Continue ReadingReally, Really Great Onion Dip Really, really great onion dip will be the new hit of every party. The trick to getting this recipe right is making sure to take the time to caramelize the onions low and slow. You can make this recipe a day or two in advance and serve it when ready. This dip also goes great on burgers. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post. You can press the print button under the picture on the recipe card for a one page, condensed copy of this recipe that is ad free. You…
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Continue ReadingCheesy Egg Breakfast Biscuits Cheesy Egg Breakfast Biscuits are a breakfast favorite. Simple steps and very few ingredients like cheese, eggs and ready made biscuit dough. These bake up for a great breakfast without a lot of work. I have even made these ahead of time and popped them in the microwave, toaster oven or air fryer to reheat them. There is a full, printable recipe card at the end of this post. You can hit the print button under the picture of the recipe on the card to have it condense into a one page recipe with no ads.…
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Continue ReadingEasy Au Gratin Potatoes Easy Au Gratin Potatoes will be the hit of your holiday dinner. This recipe is so simple. It uses canned, sliced potatoes, and an easy cheese sauce. You combine and bake four one hour to create a decadent side dish that is extra cheesy and good. You can customize this recipe as you wish by using any kind of cheese you prefer and making it as saucy as you like. I include specific instructions for making these potatoes in the recipe card that is below. The next couple of paragraphs have some trouble shooting tips and…
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Continue ReadingBaked Rice This Baked Rice dish is a delightful set it and forget it recipe. It requires very few ingredients and all you have to do is combine them, give it all a stir and pop this in your oven for one hour. This method results in a savory tender rice with just enough slightly crispy edges reminiscent of paella rice that make it texturally delicious. I serve this with grilled sausage or chicken tenders for a very easy dinner. This recipe is very self explanatory. There is a full, printable recipe card at the end of this post. The…
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Continue ReadingShrimp Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce Shrimp Cocktail with Marie Rose Sauce is an easy and affordable recipe. Marie Rose Sauce is a British Condiment made famous in the 1960’s. The sauce is made by blending mayo, ketchup, Worcestershire, lemon juice and some seasonings and herbs. My version has a few more spices then the classic. I think this takes the flavor to the next level. This Marie Rose sauce is perfect for shrimp but is also good with any seafood, french fries and breaded chicken. Marie Rose sauce also makes a great salad dressing or a vegetable sip! I…
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Continue ReadingTangy Mustard Sausage Bites Tangy Mustard Sausage Bites make a delicious appetizer. These sausages bake up in a mustard based bbq sauce. The sauce and sausage gets all caramelized and each bite is heavenly. These are great for game day apps. You can assemble this ahead of time and bake when ready or put in your slow cooker for a no fuss recipe. There is a full, printable recipe card at the end of this post. If you are a Pinterest person, there is a LARGE Pinterest button above the picture of the recipe on the recipe card. You can…
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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