Tag: Football recipes

Pork Eggrolls

Pork Eggrolls

For an fabulous tasting appetizer, try these Pork Eggrolls which are so easy and come out great! These egg rolls make a great alternative finger food for the Super Bowl and are a family favorite served with fried rice or miso soup. Use water to seal the edges, but you don’t need much at all–not even 1 teaspoon on each wrapper. Use the preshredded cabbage already in the package to speed up the preparation time and feel free to substitute ground chicken. Be sure to make extra because these great heated up later or the next day. Check my favorite fried rice recipe, Quinoa Fried Rice  which is gluten free!

Quinoa Fried Rice

Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip

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Now that school is starting back, having a slow cooker is a handy appliance that can be a  lifesaver. Author, Judith Finlayson shares how to create 175 different recipes in her latest book “175 Essential Slow Cooker Classics” and how easy and convenient it is. You’ll find recipes for everyday favorites to elegant entertaining as well as an array of vegetarian dishes, tips, techniques and photographs. I love this recipe for Spinach and Artichoke Dip. What a simple, brilliant recipe idea! Judith offers great tips in her cookbook. If you prefer a smoother dip, place the artichokes and spinach in a food processor, in separate batches, and pulse until desired degree of fineness is achieved. Then combine with remaining ingredients inc the slow cooker stoneware.

This recipe is fabulous for an appetizer for busy school nights, tailgating, football parties, Labor Day and more. Enjoy and be sure to check out this book at the link here.

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Nuts and Bolts for New Years Day

Happy New Years! We are hanging out watching football today. Did you see the Texas A & M/Duke game? Wow! For New Years Day, I made this Nuts and Bolts recipe. This super easy snack mix is ideal for football games, Super Bowl sunday and March Madness. My kids can’t stop eating it, so I assume that is a good sign. Happy New Year and here’s to a healthy, happy New Year! May all your wishes and dreams come true!

14 Super Bowl Recipes & National Championship Ideas

Who is ready for more football? Here are 14 Super Bowl recipes as well as some ideas for the National Championship game tomorrow night with Alabama and Notre Dame. Tomorrow is a big night for us living in Alabama, and so I decided to put together my Super Bowl recipe list for you early. I hope everyone had a great holiday break. My kids go back to school tomorrow, and I can’t believe three weeks has gone by so fast. They love this Turkey Tortilla Soup recipe and all of the other 13 recipes below. Enjoy for football or party entertaining anytime of the year.

Mini Calzones from Ingredients, Inc.

Kale and White Bean Crostini by Camille Styles

Lightened Up Mexican Layer Dip via Ingredients Inc.

Chicken Artichoke Casserole via Add a Pinch

Rosemary Infused Nuts via Ingredients Inc.

Quick and Easy Cheese Board via Spoon Fork Bacon

Bistro Pasta Salad via Ingredients, Inc.

Football Truffles by Bakerella

Double Chocolate Football Cupcakes by The Baker Chick

Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt via Ingredients Inc.

Kale and Artichoke Dip via Spoon Fork Bacon

Salmon Crostini via Pinterest

Dark Chocolate Brownies by Ingredients Inc.

8 Healthy Gluten-Free Tailgating Recipes

Happy first college football weekend! I have had so many friends asking for tailgating recipes this week, so I decided to compile a list of recipes starting with my Chipotle Vegetarian Chili. Since I have been eating mostly gluten-free lately, I thought I would share 8 healthy Gluten-Free tailgating recipes for this football season. With Alabama playing in Dallas tonight and Auburn playing in Atlanta, it’s a big night for our state. I smiled last night when my oldest son, Alec, told me to be sure to wake him up in time for the start of ESPN College Game Day this morning. Enjoy these tailgating recipes, and please leave me a comment telling me what are some of your favorites!

Gluten Free Chicken Skewers via Family Fresh Cooking

Caprese Skewers via With Style and Grace

Creamy Avocado Yogurt Dip via Two Peas & Their Pod

 

Roasted Chickpeas via Ingredients, Inc.

Quick and Easy Salsa via Mountain Mama Cooks 

Almond Butter Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies via Fast Paleo

SCD and Paleo Vanilla Almond Granola via Against All Grain

BCS Football Championship Recipe: Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt

Roll Tide! I can’t believe an Alabama team is (once again) in the BCS National Championship. You have no idea what it’s like to live in this crazy, passion-filled football state (Alabama and Auburn) where red jeans and houndstooth are at a premium. I have had many, many requests, phone calls and emails for appetizer recipes. Since everyone is trying to get their new years off right, I thought I would share this Spinach Dip with Greek Yogurt recipe which I recently made this on television for NBC 13 “Daytime Alabama”. It’s so easy, and it’s always a hit. It is perfect for any party, Superbowl, or weekend starter with the family. Here are a few other favorites appetizers ideas including  Chicken Chipotle Dip

 Rosemary-Chipotle Spiced Nuts

Lightened Up Mexican Layer Dip

Game-Day Favorite: Basil Bloody Mary

Happy football season to everyone! We are excited about the Alabama/Penn State game and Auburn/Mississippi State tomorrow. I thought I would share this fun game-day recipe for Basil Bloody Marys. I made these on television a couple of times last year for some tailgating shows, and I thought they would make the perfect tailgating drink for this weekend’s games. This recipe rocks-just try it and you will see. Enjoy the weekend!

Low Calorie, Low-Fat: Quick and Easy Chipotle Chili

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My boys love chili, and we make it often at my house, especially this time of year. With only 248 calories and 4.8 grams of fat, this chili is low in fat and calories. I developed this recipe for Laura’s Lean Beef, but the original recipe has black beans instead of kidney beans and no chipotle seasoning. Both versions are wonderful. If you are really short on time and only have about 10 minutes, I love the Publix seasoning packet. Just add beef, tomatoes and beans, and it comes out great.

New Years or Weekend Company Idea: Crabmeat Quiche

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I know Christmas is over, and who can think about more food, but New Years is just one week away. This Crabmeat Quiche recipe is fabulous! It’s so easy to prepare that I promise anyone can make it. I thought it would be great to serve on New Years as an appetizer or even a main dish with a great salad and a nice dessert. It’s foolproof and awesome.

Halloween or Anytime Dinner: Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Light Horseradish Sauce

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Everyone asks me what to make on Halloween night for dinner. Like me, they are all so rushed, and the kids are going nuts. I usually do the usual: chili, hamburgers, etc. This year, I am making my life even easier making Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Horseradish Sauce. This recipe is a breeze. Just purchase a pre-marinated pork tenderloin (I like the cracked pepper version) and grill it or prepare it in the oven. Then, stir together this sauce which is oh so delicious. Serve it on mini rolls for sliders (or by itself) for a perfect fall meal.