• Everything You Need To Know About Anna Maria Island

    October 11, 2023thetipsyhousewife

    Everything You Need To Know About Anna Maria Island I have been all over Florida for the last forty years of my life but had never gone to Anna Maria Island. It came on my radar when a YouTube couple I follow posted about how it is their annual vacation destination. I decided to take a solo trip there in July and I ended up loving this charming island so much. I booked a trip for me and Mr. Tipsy in and another coming up in November. It is definitely one of my newest favorite spots in Florida. I decided…

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  • Best Mashed Potatoes

    September 9, 2022thetipsyhousewife

    Best Mashed Potatoes I pride myself on making the best mashed potatoes ever. I make such good mashed potatoes that they don’t even need gravy because they are so flavorful. Although, I still make gravy! The best mashed potatoes are achieved by just following a few simple tips and tricks. The full, printable recipe is linked at the bottom. I will share my tips and tricks before we get to the recipe. If you follow my steps, you too, will make the best mashed potatoes. Use Russets If you like light and fluffy mashed potatoes that are pillowy and soft,…

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  • Shells, chicken, peas and prosciutto in a skillet with a cheesy cream sauce

    Cheesy Chicken & Shells with Peas and Prosciutto

    February 7, 2020thetipsyhousewife

    Cheesy Chicken & Shells with Peas and Prosciutto Everyone loves an easy skillet dinner. Especially one that includes pasta. This cheesy chicken & shells with peas and prosciutto is going to be a family favorite at dinner time. There is a complete recipe at the end of this post with a printable option. I want to go over a few tips and tricks to making this cheesy chicken & shells with peas and prosciutto. This will make it easy for you to make. Let’s get started! The Cheese As you can see from the picture, I used a Cheddar Gruyere…

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  • Kung Pao Spahetti with Crispy Chicken

    Copycat CPK Kung Pao Spaghetti

    January 23, 2020thetipsyhousewife

    Copycat California Pizza Kitchen Kung Pao Spaghetti I love California Pizza Kitchen. CPK has some of my favorite food. My very favorite dish that I order every time I go is the Kung Pao Spaghetti. I think that I have finally mastered a copycat CPK Kung Pao spaghetti recipe. This version is a little more family friendly. The dried chilis that are part of the CPK version are eliminated from this recipe. I added crispy chicken tenders to my copycat CPK Kung Pao spaghetti. You can use chicken or if you like you can use shrimp. While this recipe is…

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  • Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole

    October 7, 2019thetipsyhousewife

    Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole This chicken cordon bleu casserole is simple to make and delicious to eat. Made with chicken, ham and cheese it makes a delicious sauce that goes perfectly over rice. This also freezes well and makes great leftovers. Why We Love it Mister Tipsy and I are huge fans of Chicken Cordon Bleu but it is difficult and time consuming to make. As kids we both love the little frozen ones for an after school snack. We recently tried them again and they just don’t taste the same. You also rarely, if ever, see Chicken Cordon Bleu…

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  • Instant Pot cooked taco rice using ground beef, taco seasoing, tomatoes and beef rice mix.

    Instant Pot Taco Rice

    September 19, 2019thetipsyhousewife

    Instant Pot Taco Rice Instant Pot taco rice is a wonderful recipe for any time of year. Tender white rice, savory ground beef and all the taco toppings. This is always a family favorite. Weeknight Friendly Weeknights are always a busy time to try and get dinner on the table. Use the Instant Pot for during the week to create quick and easy dinners that taste delicious. I have become obsessed with my Instant Pot and make everything in it from rice, to hard boiled eggs to Sunday Roasts. I never have much luck cooking rice on the stove top.…

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  • Sizzling Cauliflower With Lemon Butter

    September 11, 2019thetipsyhousewife

    I have a love hate relationship with cauliflower. I love to eat it raw, chopped up in salads, or as a vessel to eat dip but I hate the concept of cauliflower rice and cauliflower crust pizza. I think it smells and it takes my appetite away. I decided to try to make a recipe with some Cauliflower I was sent from my Imperfect Produce order that was cooked, but still had some crunch to it. I came up with this recipe for Sizzling Cauliflower with Lemon Butter and it was a big hit with me. It is very simple…

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  • Baked Boneless Chicken Wings

    September 6, 2019thetipsyhousewife

    This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ChooseMazola #CollectiveBias Did you know that along with back to school and the unofficial start of Fall that September is also National Cholesterol Awareness month? Even though Mister Tipsy and I do not have children, I always feel that Back to School is a great time to start healthier habits. We are not the kind of couple that does well with major changes and that by making smaller changes to our healthy habits, it end up being more effective and makes a bigger…

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