White-Bean Dip with Toasted Pita Chips

1 can (19-ounce) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions
In a food processor, combine cannellini beans, olive oil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon); season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Puree until smooth.
Place puree in a serving bowl, and lightly sprinkle chili powder over the top, if desired. Serve dip with toasted pita chips."

Peyton Manning would LOVE these.

I found this recipe on everyday food to continue my collection of football friendly recipes. I promise to start with regular "meals" next week. Can you tell I am excited my team is in the SuperBowl????

Makes about 4 1/2 dozen

• 2 pounds (about 60) mini hot dogs
• Cheddar cheese, cut into small pieces, optional
• carmelized onions, optional
• 1 large egg
• All-purpose flour, for work surface
• 1 box (17 1/2 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
• Poppy, sesame, or mustard seeds, optional
• Mustard, for serving
• Ketchup, for serving

Directions

1. Cut hot dogs lengthwise 3/4 of the way through. Insert a piece of cheese or 1/2 teaspoon caramelized onions into each hot dog, if using; set aside. If not using cheese or onions, poke hot dogs several times with the tip of a knife.
2. On a lightly floured work surface, working with one sheet of puff pastry at a time, roll into a 14-by-11-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into seven 1 1/2-inch wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 4 rectangles, each about 3 1/2 inches long.
3. In a small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tablespoon water; set aside. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat; set aside. Place a hot dog on the narrow end of one piece of pastry. Roll to enclose, brushing with some of the beaten egg to adhere; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining hot dogs and pastry. Brush the tops of puff pastry with egg and sprinkle with seeds, if using. Transfer to refrigerator and let chill for 15 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
5. Transfer baking sheets to oven and bake until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool briefly before serving with mustard and ketchup.

spicy cajun crockpot wings.

MORE football food.... The SUPERBOWL is just days away! I must provide you with an arsenal of delicious recipes.... it is my duty!

3 lbs Chicken Wings
1 Bottle Spicy BBQ
1 1/2 tsp Red Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp Salt
2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 tsp Garlic flakes -- minced
1 tsp Onion flakes -- minced
3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tbsp Green Dragon or Jalapeno Sauce
1 Tbsp Tabasco Sauce
1 Tbsp Cajun Spice

*Chicken wings or small chicken legs; more wings or legs can be added if
needed.


In a Crockpot; add chicken BBq Sauce, and all spices.

Stir and heat on low for 4 hours. Serve with cajun rice.... YUMMY!!!

GO COLTS!!!

Super Bowl party food!!

Beer Cheese Triangles with zesty cheese sauce

2cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/2cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1/2cup beer or apple sauce
2tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1/4cup sesame or poppy seed
1loaf (8 oz) prepared cheese product, cut into cubes
1/4cup salsa
1/4cup refried beans



1.Line cookie sheets with waxed paper. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, Cheddar cheese and beer until soft dough forms; beat vigorously 20 strokes. On surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix, roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into a ball; knead 5 times.
2.Press or roll dough into 16x10-inch rectangle. Cut rectangle into 2-inch squares (do not separate); cut squares diagonally in half. Spread with melted butter; sprinkle with sesame seed. Separate triangles and place on cookie sheet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Place frozen triangles in airtight container. Freeze up to 1 month.
3.Heat oven to 450°F. Spray large cookie sheets with cooking spray. Place triangles on cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
4.To make sauce, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat cheese product, salsa and beans over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cheese is melted and sauce is hot. Serve triangles with sauce.


NOT REALLY A BIG PRE-PLANNER???? No problem, you can skip the freezer step and go directly to the oven for gameday prep! GO COLTS!!!

Roasted Garlic.

To roast garlic, sprinkle the bulb with a little olive oil and white wine, salt and pepper, wrap it in tin foil and roast in a 350 degree oven for approximately one hour.

Serve with toasted bread and WINE!!!! SINFULLY good.... and it will keep the vampires away!

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This recipe is from my arsenal of deliciousness.... I cannot remember where I found it originally. I have made modifications along the way and think that it is simply perfect now! Sometimes I bake it in a bread bowl for party presentation. It is down right yummy in any vessel. ENJOY!

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

½ cup grated parmesan or romano cheese

1 large garlic clove, chopped

1 10oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed

{squeeze out moisture with cheese cloth}

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and patted dry

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2 eggs

1 cup shredded mozzarella

* Blend all ingredients together using hand mixer or food processor. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips.