Baked 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…
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Continue ReadingTwice Baked Potato Butter Balls Twice Baked Potato Butter Balls are savory and delicious. Made with finely shredded cheese, chive or green onion, salt, pepper and garlic and onion powders with a hint of cayenne. These butter balls are a gourmet topping for perfect baked potatoes. They add the flavor of and texture of creamy twice baked potatoes without all the extra work. Plus they look fancy on your table too! Easy to make ahead of time and freeze until ready to serve. I love these butter balls because they look elegant, but they also give you all the flavors…
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Continue ReadingOne Skillet Creamy Cheddar Chicken and Broccoli This one skillet creamy cheddar chicken and broccoli is a weekday meal that dreams are made of. Made with chicken, fresh broccoli and a broccoli cheddar soup mix, this dinner cooks up in no time at all. Served over rice or noodles, this meal is comforting, affordable and delicious. The full, printable recipe is on a recipe card at the end of this post. You can hit the print button under the picture to print this or screen shot it. There is also a Pinterest button you can hit to save this to…
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Continue ReadingPerfect Rib Roast Perfect Rib Roast is not as daunting as it seems. A little prep and it is basically a set it and forget it recipe. The beauty of this recipe is that if it is not done to your likeness after slicing it, you can get it to your liking after slicing it. This is the perfect holiday meal. Two Cuts One Roast Rib roast comes in two cuts. Prime and Choice. Prime is obviously better and more expensive. It can definitely be worth the splurge. If you are on a budget, I have bought the choice rib…
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Continue ReadingHasselback Potatoes Hasselback Potatoes are a potato lovers dream. Crispy and buttery on the outside, soft and buttery on the inside. These potatoes require a two steo method to making them. They are worth the extra step. You can make as many potatoes as you like using this method. This potato is perfect for a side to any roast or protein. The full, printable recipe is at the end of this post on a recipe card. There are a few paragraphs and pictures leading up to the post that will help with anyone who has any clarifying questions. There is…
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Continue ReadingPork Egg Rolls These pork egg rolls are filled with ground pork flavored with peanut, soy sauce, green onions, ginger and more. The are a labor of love but can be made ahead of time and fried and frozen. Easily reheat in the oven or air fryer. Make a big batch and enjoy for months or serve at once for a fun and festive appetizer. There is a full, printable recipe card at the end of this post. Leading up to the post are some pictures and short paragraphs with any clarifying questions some of you may have. Please take…
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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