Game Day Eats!

We love to host and love to eat!
Here are some delicious easy eats that have all our friends asking for the recipe.
These are some of our favorites!


CHILI CHEESE DIP

1 package of cream cheese
1 can of 15 oz chili, no beans
1 cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 bag of tortilla chips

Mix cream cheese and chili together in a microwave-safe dish.  Cover the top with a layer of the cheddar cheese.  Microwave for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted to perfection. Serve with the chips!



TRADER JOE'S PINEAPPLE SALSA

This salsa is so good!  You gotta try it!

CLASSIC CLAM DIP

1 can of clams with juice

3/4 stick of butter

1 small onion chopped

1 cup of Ritz crackers (crumbled)

1/4 cup of Italian bread crumbs

pinch of garlic power

pinch of pepper

tbs. of Parmesan cheese

pinch of oregano

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a bowl mix crumbled Ritz crackers, breadcrumbs, garlic power, pepper, Parmesan cheese, oregano and clams...don't forget the juice! 

In a separate bowl add onion and butter.  Microwave until butter is melted. 

Mix all together and place in an oven safe dish.  

Bake in oven for half an hour...the dip will bubble when it's ready!

Spread on a Ritz and enjoy!

*Dennis hates seafood but loves this dip!  There is a lot of flexibility with the seasoning of this recipe. Use what you have in your pantry...any type of cracker can be used, but Ritz is our favorite!  Add garlic power and pepper to taste.  We used Italian seasoning instead of oregano and Romano cheese...still tasted great!    



COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

3-5 lbs. of frozen cooked meatballs, we like Italian or homestyle

32 oz jar of grape jelly
2 12oz jars of chili sauce

In a large pot heat up the grape jelly and chili sauce. Add in the meatballs and simmer for about 45 minutes uncovered.  Stir frequently to make sure all the meatballs get covered and a chance to simmer in the sauce...after all, the secrets in the sauce!

*Try this same recipe with Lil Smokies! 



LEEK SWISS DIP

1 package of Knorr leek soup mix
1/2 cup  of low fat mayo
1 16oz container of sour cream
1 cup of shredded Swiss cheese
1 bag of Frito's scoops

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Mix all ingredients together in an oven safe dish.  

Bake in oven for half an hour or until the top is slightly brown!

Scoop away!

  

Happy New Year!

Okay, okay...so we're a little late!
Wishing you and your loved ones a happy and healthy New Year!

We rang in the New Year with a family tradition in Dennis' home with fondue and Chinese!

Since we hadn't been together for the entire month of December, we also celebrated Christmas and opened presents!!!
Big hits were the Soda Stream and our Sonic Care Toothbrushes!
Ironic, huh?

Cheers!

Lumberjack Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Wrapping more than gifts!

Wapping ribbon around our books helped add the Christmassy touch we needed!

Choo-Choo!

Yarn Christmas Crafts.

We've had this yarn laying around the house and we finally put it to good use!

Here are some fun and easy DIY Christmas crafts!

We love our Chai! It makes a great
drum for our cute winter scene!

Cut small pieces of yarn while wrapping the wreath...it will help make the job easier and feel less tedious!

Our candle is made from felt and a toilet paper roll.

Yarn balls. Enough said.

Smells of the Season.

The smell of cloves and cinnamon mean the holidays are here!

Making a stove top potpourri mix is a quick inexpensive way to make your home smell seasonably appropriate! 

Put all the ingredients in a saucepan and fill with water.  

Place on a low setting burner and enjoy! 

Don't let the water completely evaporate.  

One mix stays good for a few weeks!

This will also make a perfect homemade gift!  

Have fun with the packaging and don't forget to include the instructions!

Kale and blue cheese rolled flank steak. YUM!

You gotta make this!
It's sooooo good!

We went to our awesome local butcher and asked him to butterfly and pound the crap out of the flank steak...much easier than doing it at home!

Everything was done quickly and done to taste!

• Mix together kale, blue cheese, minced garlic, worcetershire sauce, salt and pepper.
• Lay out the flank steak in front of you with the grain of the meat running from left to right.
• Spread it all over the steak leaving a 1 inch boarder around the edge.
• Roll the steak up away from you (be careful not to squeeze out the filling)! 
• Tie it up with kitchen twine and bake at 350 degrees until the meat reaches 145 degrees.
• Let the meat rest before cutting and enjoy!
• Make sandwiches the next night with your leftovers...soooo good!

Please sir, I want some more...