We'll probably start the day off with either pancakes or egg casserole. And have a loaf of fresh bread from the bread machine.
For snacky stuff we'll have several choices.
I make a layered dip that starts with refried beans seasoned with taco season, sour cream, guacamole, sliced green onion, tomatos, black olives, and sharp cheddar cheese. I usually make it in 2 glass pie plates so I can omit the olives from one. Serve with chips or baked pita triangles.
I also make a hot dip with cooked hamburger, taco seasoning, milk, velveeta, and sharp cheddar. Refried beans can be added for a thicker dip. Sometimes we add a few drops of hot sauce. This can be made on the stove then transfered to a crockpot to keep the cheeses melted.
A more healthy choice is Rick's Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
1 can Chickpeas, drained
1/4 Olive Oil
1/4 cup Sesame Oil
2-4 tablespoon Sun-dried Tomatoes packed in Olive Oil
3-6 tablespoon Roasted Garlic (Elephant if you can find it)
2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Warm Water
Hot Sauce or Cayenne
Salt & Pepper
Directions:
- Mix first 6 ingredients & add to a blender. Puree' until smooth.
- Add warm Water until you get the consistency you want. Season to taste. Chill in frig for at least an hour.
- Options: add pieces of sweet Onion &/or roasted Red Pepper.
- Serve with Pita triangles.
Preparation time: 10-15 minutes.
Wings are always a hit. We deep fry the wings then toss them in a variety of coatings such as hot sauce, actual buffalo wing sauce and the Original Open Pit BBQ sauce. Leftovers can be frozen and then reheated as needed later.
A nice creamy dip if you have access to smoked Salmon is
Smoked Salmon Dip
INGREDIENTS:
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 ounces smoked salmon
2 teaspoons juice from 1 lemon
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
Salt and ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
In bowl of food processor, process
sour cream, mayonnaise, salmon,
lemon juice, and horseradish until
smooth and creamy, scraping down sides
of bowl once or twice. Transfer mixture
to medium mixing bowl; stir in dill.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill until flavors meld, about 1 hour.
*Dip can be covered and refrigerated
for up to 2 days *Makes about 2 cups
I've also done pulled pork sandwiches too. Just use a pork roast and coat it with a good BBQ rub the night before you cook it. Cook it on a low-med heat in the oven until done. Then simply use 2 forks to pull the meat apart and serve with either store bought BBQ or make your own. This too can be kept warm in a crockpot if you keep it moist by mixing in the BBQ so it doesn't dry out.
2 websites I found while looking for new recipes were
MSN Lifestyles FootBall Bash
Better Homes and Gardens Sports Party Food