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Championship Chili

Here’s some food for thought during this weekend dedicated to whittling down the NCAA tournament field: According to a new study, scheduled vasectomies jump by 50 percent during the college basketball tournament. Apparently, some men have discovered that this weekend is a great time to recover from surgery. Doctors say men undergoing vasectomies need to rest for 24 to 48 hours with an ice pack strategically placed on their nether region post operation. If the study results are true, then thousands of men are chilling out on the couch right now glued to the NCAA tournament games, and there’s nothing … Continue reading →

Easy Game Day Grub

Whether you are tailgating at today’s Pro Bowl or you’re looking for tasty game day grub for next week’s Super Bowl, these simple recipes will come in very handy. The Chicken Enchiladas are a cinch to make and are a great way to feed the masses. In addition, the Stuffed Jalapenos make for great party finger food. Both dishes will help fire up guests for the big game, and the best part is that since the recipes are so easy to make, you won’t miss any of the action because you are stuck in the kitchen. CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Ingredients: 10 … Continue reading →

Pro Bowl Eats

Have you seen the latest commercial for TUMS? It features a montage of shots showcasing traditional and spicy party dishes served at football viewing parties (and a few shots of guys dressed in pads and helmets), then at the very end of the cleverly edited smorgasbord shots, a tiny TUMS is displayed in the middle of the TV screen. Trust me, the recipes I’m sharing with you today won’t require purchasing a bottle TUMS to ingest post-gorge… unless you eat all of the dishes by yourself. The following party recipes make a great addition to a Pro Bowl or Super … Continue reading →

Simple Game Day Party Recipes

I just got an email from Noodles & Company offering me a free bowl of my favorite noodles if I show up to the restaurant decked out in Green Bay Packers paraphernalia. Nice… except I don’t own any Packers gear. Noodles & Company’s special NFL playoff promotion is clever, but since I don’t have any green and gold outfits, I guess I be making my own party dishes for the big weekend wild-card games, such as: VEGETARIAN STUFFED MUSHROOMS Ingredients: 1 pound mushrooms, cleaned and stems removed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 2 … Continue reading →

Bowl Game Bites

College football bowl games are in full swing, and so are the parties that celebrate the championship madness. And what’s a party without great eats? When you are cheering on your favorite team you need a mix of hearty dishes and some great finger foods, like these: MEDITERRANEAN PIZZA Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/2 medium-sized red onion, thinly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped Salt and pepper 8 cups baby spinach 1 teaspoon lemon zest Rolled out pizza dough or pre-baked pizza crust 1/2 cup pesto sauce 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and coarsely chopped 1 cup chopped … Continue reading →

Rockin’ New Year’s Party Dishes

Ring in 2010 with a meal to remember. Whether it’s prime rib, a huge lobster dripping with butter or a succulent turkey, menu choices for New Year’s celebrations should be opulent and delicious. Fortunately, fancy doesn’t have to mean hard. The following recipes prove that. The Tenderloin with Bordelaise Sauce and Holiday Pork Roast don’t require professional chef skills to make. Still, the end results make stunning additions to your first dinner of the New Year. BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH BORDELAISE SAUCE Ingredients: 12-inch center cut beef tenderloin Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided 4 tablespoons butter … Continue reading →

New Year’s Party Dips

Let the partying begin! Our New Year’s celebration got off to an early start last night when my alma mater, the Wisconsin Badgers, beat Miami in the 2009 Champs Sports Bowl. Not even the bite-sized cheesecake could top that sweet victory. Of course, the party included much more than a few desserts. The main attraction was the snack and appetizer table, which featured dozens of unique dips, chips, cracker and assorted crudite. The buffet was delicious and appropriate for a large gathering. If you are looking for outstanding dips to serve at your college football bowl party or a New … Continue reading →

Easy New Year’s Eve Appetizers

Last December I went to a New Year’s Eve party at a friend’s house, but instead of serving traditional prime rib, she went all out making dozens (yes, dozens) of unique appetizers. She had a few hearty ones that were rich and delicious, but she also made sure to put out a few lighter options too. I loved them all, and the best part was that I didn’t feel guilty trying a little of everything. Creating a New Year’s Eve buffet with an array of appetizers gives your guests the chance to sample a variety of dishes, like these: SHRIMP … Continue reading →

New Year’s Eve Surf and Turf

Forget about turkey, ham or prime rib. When it comes to splurging on New Year’s Eve, “Surf and Turf” selections should be at the top of the list. The seafood and meat combo doesn’t have to be extremely expensive or extravagant, as long as it packs a punch in the flavor department. The follow simple recipes will help you ring in the New Year in style: SEAFOOD SHELLS Ingredients: 1 package Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry Shells 6 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined 1/2 pound scallops 1/2 cup crab meat 1/4 cup diced red pepper 1/4 … Continue reading →

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 →