Thursday

Are you ready for some Football...?? :)

Personally, I prefer the Tampa Bay Bucs! However, as a New Yorker I have a soft spot for the Giants & J-E-T-S....Jets Jets Jets! Obviously, I am a Florida Girl now because a true New Yorker would never go for both! :) I just love... football period & my husband is a Die Hard Bucs Fan! All my kids have their teams as well... We root for the Jaguars, Chargers, Bears, and the Gators... Yes... I know what you are thinking & I have explained it to my daughter on many occasions... that this is not an NFL team & "Definitely" not one that we root for! FSU FAN FOREVER... but more importantly in our home FOOTBALL is... ON!

Go Bucs...!

Nothing goes better with football than a cold beer & some great recipes! Every Sunday after church we make a pit stop to the store to whip up a fun appetizer... Here are a few I found that I am definitely gonna try this season! Compliments to BHG.com


Edamame-Avocado Dip

12 ounce package frozen shelled edamame (sweet soybeans), thawed
1 medium avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut up
1/4 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
3/4 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 Chopped tomato (optional)
Pita chips or tortilla chips


Burger-Potato Bites

16 large frozen French-fried waffle-cut potatoes (1/3 of a 22-oz. pkg.)
1 pound ground beef or turkey
2 – 3 teaspoons grilling seasoning blend
4 slices cheddar cheese, cut into quarters (4 oz.)
4 cherry tomatoes, sliced
Mustard, ketchup, dairy sour cream, and/or dill pickle slices


Antipasto Pinwheels

12 thin slices provolone cheese (6 to 7 oz.)
½ cup Gorgonzola cheese, softened (2 oz.)
1 tablespoon milk
12 thin slices soppresata or premium Genoa salami (about 4 oz.)
12 large fresh basil leaves
Assorted crackers or flatbread (optional)


Pork and Slaw Barbecue Rolls

1 4 - 5 pound pork shoulder roast or pork shoulder blade Boston roast (Boston butt)
3/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
Coleslaw


Winter Woods Chili

4 slices bacon
3 pounds beef stew meat
1 large onion, sliced 1/2-inch thick
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
1 15 1/2 ounce can navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 15 1/2 ounce can red beans, rinsed and drained
2 – 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Shredded cheddar cheese
Snipped fresh oregano
Cooked bacon, crumbled


Peppered Herb Cheese Ball

3 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
3 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces goat cheese
1/4 - ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
Assorted crackers

These are just a few teasers...!

For more recipes check out:

http://www.bhg.com/recipes/party/party-ideas/football-party-recipes/#page=1