Holiday Classics

  • A movie poster for a theoretical "Christmas with the DINKS" starring Tipsy and Mister Tipsy

    How To Enjoy Christmas Without Kids

    April Lee Wiencek

    Eat, DINK, and Be Merry There are so many ways to create a magical Christmas without having children of your own. In fact, I’ve come to learn that a childless holiday can be just as meaningful, cozy, chaotic, and joy-filled, only in a different way. As many of you know, Mr. Tipsy and I are childless by choice, and because of that we’ve built a holiday season that feels deeply ours. It’s filled with traditions, small rituals, a lot of intentional joy, and yes, some downright weird yet adorable moments with the fur kids. Over the years I’ve discovered that…

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  • Savory and Sweet Baked Brie

    April Lee Wiencek

    The Salty and Rich Appetizer Of Your Dreams This Sweet and Savory Baked Brie is the salty and sweet appetizer dip of your dreams. Paired with the salty roasted tomatoes, the creamy brie is enhanced by a drizzle of honey and black pepper. I like to get a really affordable,…

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  • Holiday Beef Roast

    April Lee Wiencek

    Affordable and Delicious Way To Celebrate My Holiday Beef Roast is not only delicious, but budget friendly. This bottom round roast is seasoned well, oven seared, and then bakes up low and slow revealing a tender and flavorful dish. Serve sliced thin with a mushroom gravy and creamy mashed potatoes.…

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  • Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Beautiful And Flavorful Gravy That Saves You Time Make Ahead Mushroom Gravy is a time saving dream. This gravy is made with dried mushrooms that soak for a day or two, creating a rich broth that adds depth and flavor to your gravy. I’ve found this makes holiday roasts…

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  • Butter Stuffing

    April Lee Wiencek

    A Savory Tradition This Butter Stuffing recipe is going to be your family’s new Holiday Tradition. Made with butter, onions, celery, and a plethora of herbs and seasonings this stuffing hits all the right notes. It’s got crispy bits on the top and sides and tender soft butter soaked bites…

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  • Perfectly Easy Thanksgiving Turkey

    April Lee Wiencek

    Avoid the Holiday Headache If cooking the Thanksgiving turkey makes you nervous, this Perfectly Easy Thanksgiving Turkey is the recipe I want you to try. There is no constant basting, no complicated brine and no opening the oven every twenty minutes to poke and prod at the bird. My method…

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  • Best Mashed Potatoes

    April Lee Wiencek

    Make Your Potato Dreams Come True 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 following a few simple tips…

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  • Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

    April Lee Wiencek

    Something To be Thankful For While this recipe is called Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing, it is in fact, perfect for any time of year. Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it’s got delicious bread morsels, sausage, and mushrooms and is one of my favorite Sunday dinners alongside roasted chicken. When…

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