I’ve tried my fair share of cupcake recipes from a box, and I must say these are at the top of my list.Īnd I’m still swooning over this stellar cake plate. Last but not least, Red Velvet Cupcakes! Mmm, Mmm good! Simply prepare the toppings, allow guests to create their own pizza, and then bake (or grill) according to the instructions on the crust package.īen and I shared a pizza. I grabbed these pizza crusts, pizza sauce, artichokes and pesto and let my guests design their own masterpiece. If you decide to make your own, I love this recipe by Pioneer Woman, and this one too (for a chicken variation).Ī DIY pizza bar is a great way to make your guests a part of the “food” experience. My favorite is the Jack Daniels brand from Costco. The perfect addition to any game day gathering–and they’re easy! You can start them the night before in the crock pot, or if you’re looking for an even easier route, you can buy the already prepared BBQ beef from the market. Chill in the fridge for an hour before serving. In large bowl, combine all ingredients with noodles. Remember, if using two different types of noodles, they likely have 2 different sets of instructions and you will have to boil them separately. (you can add any other vegetables that you like)ĭirections: Boil noodles according to instructions on package. Monterrey jack cheese cut into small cubes Lumaconi and maccheroni pasta noodles (1/2 a package of each)ģ/4 bottle of your favorite Italian dressing The adorable red canister I used for the salad can be found here. I thought it would be fun to include both in the pasta salad to add variety and color. ![]() I found both of these unique pasta noodles at World Market. I affectionately refer to this recipe as Kitchen Sink Pasta Salad, because it has everything but the kitchen sink in it. So many flavors and textures in a single bowl. It is about the most satisfying meal I can eat. You could add any number of additional toppings: tomatoes, avocado, beans, chicken, etc. I just microwaved the sauce for 30 seconds, poured it over the chips and added jalapeños. I also got these tortilla chips with sea salt at WM. So I was pretty excited when I found this package of “ballpark” nacho cheese sauce at World Market. I’ve gotta say, stadium nachos are about my least favorite snack in the world. They are my all-time favorite dipping chip. I use the pretzel chips seen in the shopping cart photo earlier in this post. Transfer to a bowl and season with salt and pepper. In a food processor combine the first 6 ingredients, plus 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper blend until smooth. Lauren got the recipe from Country Living.ġ (10.5 ounce) goat-cheese log crumbled (I get mine at Costco)ġ tablespoon (about 1/2 a lemon) fresh lemon juice My dear friend, Lauren, brought this to my house on Christmas Eve, and I made sure she sent me the recipe right away so I could make it for our big game day party. As in the “I could eat the entire bowl by myself” kind of insane. I also got these fun mason jar, handled drinking glasses. If you know me, then you know that these mustache drink markers were a must have. I finally broke down and got this dessert plate that I have been eyeing for the past month. I also got this popcorn bowl (not pictured). As you can see, I loaded up my cart.Īnd I scored with these fun snack bowls. They have a lot of readymade and unique cuisines that are fun for special occasions. But I also shop their any time I entertain guests. Usually I go there to gawk over all the furniture I wish lived in my home. I shopped for most of my game day goodies at World Market. Each of these recipes is designed to be quick and fairly simple, so that you can make a lot of food without spending hours on each course. And this playoff season I have put together some fail-proof “game day” recipes that are sure to please a small or large crowd. I’ve replaced biting my nails and sitting on the edge of my seat with getting busy in the kitchen (while my guests sit on the edge of their seats and bite their nails). What I’m getting at is that these days, for me, football has become less about the final score and more about good food and great friends. And as far as pro-ball goes, well I’m still waiting for the rumors of Los Angeles getting their own team to become a reality. And I suppose because I really like winning ( or is it that I hate losing), it’s been tough for me to get into the “football spirit” when we haven’t had a winning season in suuuch a long time. Back in the college days, I was lucky enough to attend USC during the glory days…the years of back to back championships and Heisman trophy winners. ![]() Football season isn’t what it once was to me.
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