I make lots of chicken wings during the football season, but they are usually of the buffalo varity. These sticky chicken wings will remind you of your favorite chinesse buffet. They are sweet, a little bit spicy and of course, sticky. They come together fast, so they are perfect for last minute get togethers Ingredients: [Continue...]
This Chorizo Chicken Tortilla Soup really is more like a chili. It’s thick and hearty and full of complex flavors. Perfect on a cold fall day or to feed a crowd during the big game. Make a double batch because you are sure to want some leftovers of this one! Ingredients: 1 pound chorizo sausage [Continue...]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are playing the Jets this Sunday in the AFC Championship game. This burger was originated created at a bar called the First Run in Oxford, OH, home of Miami University. It was named for Ben while he played there. I’ll be serving up these burgers with some Heinz Ward French Fries! Ingredients: 1 lb [Continue...]
Try these spicy Buffalo Wings the next time the gang is over watching football. They are easy to make and don’t tell anyone, but they are baked and not deep fried. So they are healthier too than the traditional buffalo wings. Ingredients: 36 chicken wing pieces (one wing makes 2 pieces – the “flat” and [Continue...]
I love Bobby Flay’s style of cooking. The blends of spice, heat and sweet make your mouth water. I like this twist on the classic queso dip is perfect. Queso Fundido 1 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon AP flour 1 cup whole milk 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated ¼ teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly [Continue...]
The Super Bowl has become a national holiday in this country and like any other holiday, there is food that goes with it! Are you hosting a Super Bowl Party this year? If so, offer your football fans plenty of good food to munch on while cheering for their favorite team. Join me as I [Continue...]
Ingredients: 4-5 lb. shoulder or butt pork roast 1 bottle dark beer (or apple cider) 1 small onion, diced 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 2 tbsp paprika 1 tbsp cayenne pepper Sauce: 1/2 cup favorite BBQ sauce Reserved drippings from pork Directions: Add all ingredients to your slow-cooker. Place heat on medium. Cook for approximately [Continue...]
I am seem to be on a gourmet pizza kick lately. During the summer months, my friends usually stop by for a glass of wine before we start our family dinners. Gourmet pizza always seems to be a hit to nibble on while we enjoy each others company. <strong>Ingredients:</strong> Pizza Dough (store bought) 2 Tbls [Continue...]
Now that it’s football season, we are always looking for a quick munchie to snack on during the games. This is a super quick pull together at the last second snack to satisfy everyone. 1 roll Pillsbury Pizza dough 1 stick of pepperoni Olive Oil Spray Garlic Powder Shredded Parmessean Cheese Parsley Salt Preheat oven [Continue...]
This salsa is fresh and smoky at the same time. The sun-dried tomatoes and BBQ sauce are unexpected and give this salsa a kick! This is a great salsa just for dipping with your favorite chips, but also amazing on top of quesadillas and over chicken or fish. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 2 [Continue...]
The first time that I had Bang Bang Shrimp was at the Bonefish Grill and fell in love with them. And who wouldn’t, fried shrimp in a spicy sauce… absolutely addicting. There is a local restaurant here that also does a pretty decent version of this, but there is not match for the original. Since then I was on [Continue...]
Ingredients 1 package Hot Pork Sausage 2 green onions, chopped 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp hoisin sauce 1/2 tsp minced garlic 24 square wonton wrappers nonstick vegetabel cooking spray For dipping: soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Thai garlic chili sauce, hot Chinese mustard Directions In a large bowl, combine sausage, green onions, soy sauce, hoisin [Continue...]
