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Fabulous Football Food

It’s the day many pro football fans have been waiting eight long months for—the kickoff of the new NFL regular season. Let the tailgating begin! Fire up the grill and kick up your party a few notches with these fabulous football dishes: BARBEQUE STEAK Ingredients: 2 to 4 well trimmed beef t-bone or porterhouse steaks, cut 1-inch thick Salt Ingredients for BBQ Rub: 2 tablespoons chili powder 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper Directions: Combine rub ingredients and press evenly … Continue reading →

Tantalizing Tailgate Treats

Are you ready for some football? Whether you are a fan of high school, college or pro football (or all three), then this is your weekend to celebrate. The pigskin is back in action, and that means tailgating season is ready for kick-off. If you are looking for some tasty tailgating dishes that don’t require a ton of time or effort (or utensils) to prepare, then consider the following: TROPICAL SALSA Ingredients: 1 large ripe mango, chopped 1/4 cup red onions, chopped 1/4 cup green and yellow bell peppers, chopped 1 (8-ounce) can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained 1 tablespoon … Continue reading →

Graduation Party Recipes

With graduation party season well underway, you may be looking for a recipe that is easy to prepare, can feed an army of people, and more importantly, looks and tastes great. The following recipes are ideal for graduation parties or family potlucks, which call for eye and palette pleasing dishes: CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS Ingredients: 1 16-ounce container of large mushrooms 1 (7-ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained 3 green onions with tops, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 3/4 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup crushed croutons Paprika … Continue reading →

What to do with Leftover Super Bowl Snacks

Sunday’s Super Bowl was one for the history books. It’s not every year that viewers are treated to a nail biter that’s actually worth watching, but this year’s match-up between Arizona and Pittsburgh delivered. Ironically, the action of the field kept some from devouring my friend’s Super Bowl spread. Last night she called complaining about major leftovers. My suggestion: Put the snacks to good use in recipes that can be served as part of weeknight meals. You can use up leftover chicken to make a spicy Buffalo Chicken Wing Dip and boring baked potatoes can transformed into Kicked Up Potato … Continue reading →

Sizzling Hot Super Bowl Ribs and Other Tasty Game Day Treats

The countdown to the big game is on and even if you can’t make it to Tampa in time for kick off you can still make it a Super Bowl to remember by whipping up the following mouthwatering recipes: SIZZLING HOT SUPER BOWL RIBS Ingredients: Baby back ribs Your favorite rib rub BBQ sauce Fresh lemon juice Olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Place ribs on heavy-duty foil. Drizzle with olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top of ribs. Sprinkle generously both sides of ribs with your favorite rib rub or with a mixture of salt, … Continue reading →

Kicked Up Super Bowl Recipes

Are you are hosting a Super Bowl party tomorrow? If so, then why not ditch the pizza for a something a little spicier. The following easy to prepare recipes are ideal for feeding large groups. Plus, since these dishes are such a cinch to make, you can enjoy the game with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen all evening. KICKED UP BAKED BEANS Ingredients: 4 cups dry navy beans 1 tablespoon salt 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 3 strips bacon (cut into small pieces) 1 chopped onion 2 tablespoons mustard 1/2 cup of your favorite … Continue reading →

Simple Super Bowl Sides

A week from now millions will gather around their big screen and fill their faces while cheering on the combatants of Super Bowl XLIII – the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals. The big game kicks off on February 1st and if you don’t already know what you will be serving up to your super hungry Super Bowl guests, you might consider the following super simple recipes: FETA AND ARTICHOKE DIP Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled 1 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, chopped 1 … Continue reading →

Recipes for Your Thanksgiving Snack Table

Growing up my parents never allowed us to eat snacks on Thanksgiving. I suspect this tradition stemmed from my mom not wanting her 10-hour day in the kitchen to be for not, and the desire for a costly multi-course meal for a family of eight to be completely devoured by ravenous children. When I moved to the mainland for college I discovered that not all families function the way mine did. In fact, I quickly learned that snacks and Thanksgiving go hand-in-hand for some clans, especially those who enjoy watching professional football on Turkey Day. If your Thanksgiving Day includes … Continue reading →

Are You Ready for Some Football… FOOD?

The National Football League officially kicked off its 89th season on Thursday night, but today is the day millions of pigskin fans having been waiting all summer for—the first full Sunday of non-stop bone-crunching, heart-stopping, hard-hitting on-the-field action. Given that I live in Wisconsin (not far from legendary Lambeau Field—home of the Green Bay Packers), which was ground zero for the whole Brett Favre saga (the famed quarterback came out of retirement to play for the Packers but ended up getting traded to the New York Jets) needless to say, today is a big day around here. (By the way, … Continue reading →

Super Easy Super Bowl Finger Foods

The NFL’s biggest game of the year is just a few days away and today my local grocery store was packed with shoppers loading up for Super Bowl parties. (At least according to the folks standing in front and back of me in line.) Frankly, I was a bit surprised that so many Wisconsinites planned to go all out for a game they were convinced they would be watching in person while cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Alas, it appears those same fans plan to replace the bitter taste in their mouths with chips and dip and other spicy … Continue reading →