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BEST SUPER BOWL FOOD: RECIPES for 7 Layer Dip, Guacamole, Chili Recipes, Touchdown Taco Salad

SUPER BOWL 2012 RECIPES are going into overtime today! Fans want the BEST Chili Recipes, Seven Layer Dip Recipe, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Guacamole for the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants football game on February 5, 2012. Go Patriots!

7 Layer Mexican Dip Recipe

• 1 - 15 ounce can black beans, drained well
• 1/2 cup salsa, your choice
• 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
• 1 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese
• 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 1 - 15 ounce can pitted black olives, drained and halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno or red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional
• 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro

Directions: How To Make a 7 Layered Mexican Dip

1. Mix black beans, salsa and 2 Tbsp cilantro together in a small bowl. Turn out into a pretty rimmed platter.
2. Carefully spread sour cream over the top of the beans using an off-set spatula or rubber spatula, leaving some of the beans showing.
3. Layer the avocados, cheese, tomatoes, olives, red onion and optional jalapeno, one on top of each other, leaving a bit of the layer underneath showing. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cilantro over the top.
4. Serve with tortilla chips, pita wedges or on top of a salad.

Beef Touchdown Taco Salad Recipe

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups kidney beans, cooked or canned
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce, or a combination of green leaf
• 1 - 15 ounce can black olives, halved
• 1/4 cup green chilis, chopped
• 3/4 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 cup salsa, your choice
• 8 ounce bag tortilla chips

Directions: How To Make Taco Salad

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain off fat and stir in taco seasoning. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
3. Pour salsa over the top and mix in.
4. Just before serving, stir in cool hamburger and tortilla chips.
5. Best eaten the same day. Refrigerate leftovers.
6. Serves 8-10 as a salad. Serves 6 as a main dish salad.

Best Super Bowl Food: Easy Holy Guacamole Recipe

• 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
• 1 Tablespoon Bragg's Liquid Aminos, soy sauce or tamari
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons Mrs Dash or McCormick's Garlic & Herb" seasoning
• 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup fleshy tomatoes like Roma, coarsely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayo, optional
• 1/4 cup favorite Italian or Sweet & Sour dressing, optional

Directions: How To Make Easy Guacamole

1. Blend avocados, Bragg's or soy sauce and Mrs Dash in high-speed blender until creamy.
2. Gently fold in onions, celery, cucumber, tomatoes and cilantro.
3. Serve with tortilla chips or alongside a veggie platter. Cover tightly and refrigerate any leftovers.

Super Bowl Chili recipes

• My Very Own Vegetarian Chili
• Ina Garten's Chicken Chili
• Paula Deen's White Bean Super Bowl Chili Recipe

 

 

 

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe: St Patrick's Day Recipes and Irish Favorites (VIDEOS)

Celebrate St Patrick's Day March 17, 2011 with Traditional Irish recipes. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner ranks high on the list of St Patty's Day Irish recipes, and it's no wonder. The grocery stores usually have corned beef brisket on sale around St Patrick's Day, and along with potatoes, cabbage, onions and carrots, it makes a real cheap meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage recipes are so easy to make too. This awesome Irish dinner can be done in the crockpot, on the stove top, bake it in the oven, or cook it in a pressure cooker. Personally, I like using the pressure cooker because it's so quick, but there's nothing like a slow cooked corned beef dinner that's been simmering for hours.

The 3.89# corned beef I bought from my local Super Stop & Shop was on sale for $1.49 per pound ($5.80), 3# of cabbage was also on sale for .49 per pound ($1.50), 3# of red potatoes ($1.99), 3# of carrots ($1.99), 2 onions ($1.00), 2 stalks of celery (.25). So, all in all, I spent about $12.53 for the whole dinner that will probably feed 6-8 people. Not bad, eh?

I'll give you some Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe links and How-To videos. We're all using basically the same ingredients but the cooking methods are different. Watch them and decide which one you prefer. Paula Deen even has a Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner that takes, get this... 10 minutes! I don't think I'd like it, but I guess it serves a purpose when you're short on time looking for a fast meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipes

Food Wishes.com Corned Beef and Cabbage
Emeril Lagasse's Corned Beef and Cabbage
Tyler Florence's Corned Beef and Cabbage
Paula Deen's Easy Corned Beef and Cabbage
Alton Brown's Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
Food Network's Slow-Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOT'S OF ST PATRICK'S DAY RECIPES

• Last Minute St. Patrick's Day Recipes
• Healthy Irish Soda Bread Recipe
• Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe 
• Baileys Irish Cream Cheesecake Recipe
• Homemade Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur Recipe
• White Chocolate Baileys Irish Cream Mousse Pie Recipe

Easy Super Bowl Recipes: Buffalo Chicken Dip, Touchdown Taco Salad, Guacamole

Looking for Super Bowl recipes for Chicken Wings, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Chili, Pizza Recipes or Guacamole? How about Spinach Artichoke Dip, 7 Layer Dip, or Taco Salad? So are all the other Super Bowl fans in the US! Whether you're rooting for the Green Bay Packers or the Pittsburgh Steelers, there's something on this list of super easy Super Bowl recipes to make your home town team happy!

 The 'Guacamole Song' is a must see video!

 

Easy Guacamole Recipe

• 2 large ripe avocados, peeled and seeded
• 1 Tablespoon Bragg's Liquid Aminos, soy sauce or tamari
• 1 to 2 Tablespoons Mrs Dash or McCormick's Garlic & Herb" seasoning
• 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup fleshy tomatoes like Roma, coarsely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayo, optional
• 1/4 cup favorite Italian or Sweet & Sour dressing, optional

How To Make Guacamole

1. Blend avocados, Bragg's or soy sauce and Mrs Dash in high-speed blender until creamy.
2. Gently fold in onions, celery, cucumber, tomatoes and cilantro.
3. Serve with tortilla chips or alongside a veggie platter. Cover tightly and refrigerate any leftovers.

Guacamole Dressing Variation: Add mayo and dressing to make this guacamole pourable for a delicious salad dressing.

Guacamole Recipe originally posted on Examiner 5/4/2009

Beef Taco Salad Recipe

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups kidney beans, cooked or canned
• 6 cups Romaine lettuce, or a combination of green leaf
• 1 - 15 ounce can black olives, halved
• 1/4 cup green chilis, chopped
• 3/4 cup cheddar and/or mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 cup salsa, your choice
• 8 ounce bag tortilla chips

How To Make Taco Salad

1. Brown ground beef in a skillet until cooked through. Drain off fat and stir in taco seasoning. Set aside to cool.
2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl and toss.
3. Pour salsa over the top and mix in.
4. Just before serving, stir in cool hamburger and tortilla chips.
5. Best eaten the same day. Refrigerate leftovers.
6. Serves 8-10 as a salad. Serves 6 as a main dish salad.

 Vegetarian Taco Salad Recipe

• Omit the beef and taco seasoning, and continue with the rest of the recipe.

Taco Salad recipe originally posted by Donna Diegel on Examiner 5/4/2009

Frank's Red Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe

• 2 - 1/2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken breast
• 8 oz. pkg. onion flavored cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
• 1/3 - 1/2 cup Frank’s Red Hot Sauce
• 3/4 cup shredded cheese, your choice
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions

How to Make Buffalo Chicken Dip

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease a medium sized casserole dish.
2. Mix cream cheese, salad dressing, hot sauce and 1/2 cup cheese right in the baking dish. Fold in chicken. Smooth top and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
3. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is hot and bubbly. Garnish with scallions. Serve with crackers, chips or veggies.

Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe originally posted on Examiner 2/5/2011

More Super Bowl Salad & Dip Recipes

• Vegetarian Chili Recipe 
• Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe 
• Seven Layer Mexican Dip Recipe
• Mexican Salad Recipe
• Deli Style Macaroni Salad Recipe
• BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
• Red White & Blue Fruit Salad Recipe
• Panzanella: Italian Bread Salad Recipe
• Spinach Salad with Strawberries
• Red Bliss Potato Salad Recipe
• Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
• Easy Retro Ambrosia Recipe
• Tri-color Coleslaw Recipe

Easy Leftover Turkey Recipes: Turkey Soup Recipe and Turkey Pot Pies from Food Network

More easy recipes for leftover turkey! As I was food gawking through the Food Network, I found some more easy turkey leftover recipes --Alton Brown's Turkey Soup Recipe and Mini Turley Pot Pies -- made from the Thanksgiving turkey carcass, green bean casserole, and even leftover cranberry sauce. Take a look at Part 1: Turkey Leftover Recipes from the Food network Chefs, and also, my favorite turkey leftover recipe... Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe!

I can't resist videos, especially food show videos. So here you are. Go use up that dead bird!

Alton Brown's Easy Turkey Soup

 

Mini Turkey Pot Pies

 

 

Leftover Turkey Recipes from the Food Network Chefs

Thanksgiving leftovers. That's where we're at right now. Turkey soup? Maybe. Turkey Tetrazzini? Probably. That's where the Food Network comes in. OK, I'll admit it. I love the Food Network. Seriously love it, especially their shiny, glossy magazine. Yeah, the one with lick-able photos.

Food Network had a great Thanksgiving layout this year, with awesome Thanksgiving recipes, Thanksgiving Appetizers, Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes, and Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes, lots and lots of dessert recipes.

But now it's time for the leftovers. I hope you didn't throw the turkey carcass away, because that makes the best turkey stock and turkey soup. Here's my recipe for Turkey Tetrazzini. I've been making this Thanksgiving leftovers recipe for years. It's easy, and hearty, and uses up a lot of that leftover turkey you've got hiding in the back of your fridge!

Looking for more Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Recipes? Watch these Food Network videos. They'll give you more ideas than you have leftover turkey for. Enjoy! And Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving!

Smashed Potato-Cheddar Cakes with Warm Cran-Apple Sauce

 

 

Stuffed Mushrooms

 

 

Guy Fieri's Turkey Hash Recipe

 

 

FOOD NETWORK'S THANKSGIVING LEFTOVER RECIPES

• Turkey Soup With Dumplings
• Jerk Turkey Burgers with Mango Slaw
• Deep-Fried Green Beans
• Emeril's Turkey Tetrazzini
• Turkey and Sweet Potato Quesadillas
• Hearty Slow Cooker Recipes

 

Turkey Tetrazzini Casserole Recipe with Thanksgiving Turkey Leftovers

What are you planning to do with all that leftover turkey the day after Thanksgiving? Make this easy turkey casserole with white and dark turkey meat, and spaghetti, baked in a delicious sauce of butter, mushrooms, onions, sherry, cream, paprika and nutmeg. This Thanksgiving casserole is perfect for pot luck dinners and get togethers. The Turkey Tetrazzini recipe can be doubled or tripled for extra freezer meals. Just thaw and reheat!

 

Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe

• 4 cups cooked turkey, cubed or in medium pieces
• 4 cups turkey broth, or 3 large chicken bouillon cubes, or 1 TB. chicken base
• 1/2 tsp. salt, (optional)
• 1/4 tsp. ground pepper
• 1 pound box spaghetti, cooked and drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
• 8 ounce package mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground paprika
• 1/2 cup cooking sherry
• 1 cup half and half, light cream, or whole milk
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

How To Make Turkey Tetrazzini

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 10 X 15-inch baking dish with vegetable spray. Pyrex works well for this casserole.
2. Cook spaghetti according to directions on box. Drain and place in prepared baking dish.
3. Saute onion in 2 Tablespoons butter in a large saute pan. Add mushrooms and cook until tender. Remove from pan.
4. Melt remaining butter in saute pan, stir in flour, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Stir in broth and sherry until thick roux is made. Add half and half, and cook on medium heat until thick, stirring often. Remove from heat, and fold in turkey, mushrooms and onions.
5. Spoon all this over the cooked spaghetti in the prepared pan.
6. Sprinkle with remaining paprika and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly. Remove from oven, and let cook for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
7. Cool completely before covering and refrigerating any leftovers.
8. Serves 8-12.

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Roast Turkey Photo: designkryt,sxc

Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes: How Long Does it Take to Cook a Turkey? Roast Turkey Timetables

The Butterball turkey is thawed, now it's time to cook the turkey. Celebrating Thanksgiving on November 25, 2010 by roasting a turkey shouldn't be difficult, but like most Americans, the question "How long do I cook the turkey?" naturally pops up like the timer on a turkey. OK, I couldn't resist that pun! But seriously, do you know how long to cook your turkey? Do you have to check Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking cookbook, or look it up online every year on the Food Network?

Timetables for Turkey Roasting in a 325 °F Oven

Unstuffed Turkey
4 to 8 pounds (breast) 1½ to 3¼ hours
8 to 12 pounds 2¾ to 3 hours
12 to 14 pounds 3 to 3¾ hours
14 to 18 pounds 3¾ to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4½ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4½ to 5 hours

Stuffed Turkey
4 to 6 pounds (breast) Not usually applicable
6 to 8 pounds (breast) 2½ to 3½ hours
8 to 12 pounds 3 to 3½ hours
12 to 14 pounds 3½ to 4 hours
14 to 18 pounds 4 to 4¼ hours
18 to 20 pounds 4¼ to 4¾ hours
20 to 24 pounds 4¾ to 5¼ hours

 

 

Thanksgiving Recipes

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• Thanksgiving side dishes: Green Bean Casserole recipe with French's Onions
• Paula Deen's cornbread dressing: Food Network Thanksgiving stuffing recipes
• Thanksgiving side dishes: Corn pudding recipe, Scalloped corn
• Thanksgiving blessings and prayers: Saying grace for Thanksgiving dinner
• Thanksgiving Toasts for holiday dinner parties: Giving thanks on Thanksgiving
• Funny Thanksgiving quotes, jokes, Thanksgiving one-liners for Turkey Day
• Most Popular Thanksgiving Pies: Pumpkin, apple, pecan pie are top recipes
• Strata Recipe Overnight Breakfast Casserole
• Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
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Ina Garten Thanksgiving Recipes Google Doodle: Food Network Barefoot Contessa Talks Turkey

Food Network's own Barefoot Contessa has a special Google Doodle just for her. Food Network Thanksgiving recipes are the star though, as it features Cranberry Relish, Sweet Potato Casserole, Turkey Brine Recipes, Green Bean Casserole, and all the other Thanksgiving specialties that our grandmothers and their grandmothers passed down from generation to generation.

Check out the new Ina Garten Thanksgiving Google Doodle. The "oo" in Google has been replaced by a Thanksgiving meal complete with a turkey and all the fixin's. Mousse over and click the Google Doodle, and you'll be magically transported to a web page for Ina Garten's Thanksgiving Recipes from Google. There, you'll find recipes for Perfect Roast Turkey with Herb and Apple Stuffing. Poke around, The Barefoot Contessa has loads of Thanksgiving Recipes, so does the Food Network. Speaking of the Food Network, you'll find Thanksgiving recipes from Paula Deen, Alton Brown, Bobby Flay, Emeril Lagasse, and more! Even Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving recipes can be found online this week!

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Bertolli Wine and Food Pairing Giveaway Winner: Congratulations!

Congratulations to the Bertolli and Spatulas & Corkscrews "Into The Heart of Italy"  Winner! You'll be receiving a Food & Wine Pairing Kit drop-shipped directly to you from Bertolli! There were 33 comments (a few duplicates, so I had to delete those to make it fair), and you all seemed really, really excited to win this HUGE box from Bertolli. Unfortunately, only one lucky reader could win. 

"Into The Heart of Italy" with Bertolli
Thanks for watching Bertolli's webisode and commenting on my blog. If you didn't win this time, please try Bertolli's awesome meals. We had a tasting party (I'll be sharing those photos soon in another post) and the food was delicious, easy to prepare, and inexpensive. I will definitely keep Bertolli's frozen entrees on my shopping list!

Who Won the Bertolli Giveaway?
Milisa, author of the blog, "Miss In The Kitchen" won the giveaway. She was #24, randomly chosen by the trusty Mr. Random Generator. Here's a screen shot of Melisa's comment and the time stamp of her entry. Congrats Melisa! I'll be emailing you as well. And if you could... Bertolli would REALLY love it if you posted your winning photos for them as well! When you get your box of goodies, make sure to do up a nice blog post for all of us to see and drool over too! All I need now is for you to email me with your mailing address and Bertolli will ship it out next week. WOO HOO!

Memorial Day Recipes: Spareribs, Shrimp, Bacon Burgers, Potato Salad and More

 

WOMAN'S DAY.COM SHARES MEMORIAL DAY RECIPES

Woman's Day All-American BBQ Menu: The good cooks at Woman's Day.com have put together an awesome BBQ Menu for the Memorial Day weekend. From summer recipes like Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie to Old-Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad and Lemon-Raspberry Iced Tea, the 11 recipes from Woman's Day magazine will have you licking your fingers and your lips for the best Star Spangled Holiday ever!

Make sure to run on over to Woman's Day.com this holiday weekend, and take a look at their awesome menus and recipes. There's something for everyone at Woman's Day, including healthy vegetarian dishes, dessert recipes, and lots of recipe lists for every occasion!

Woman's Day All-American BBQ menu

Grilled Shrimp on the Barbie

Made with a slightly spicy Remoulade Sauce and easy to make spice rub, this grilled appetizer takes just minutes to prepare. Skewer extra large jumbo shrimp and grill on hot coals, a grill pan or broiler. An easy starter that will wow your guests!

Classic All-American Bacon Cheeseburgers

You can't have a patriotic cookout without burgers, and this Bacon Cheeseburger recipe will knock your socks off! Made with a "Special Sauce," these burgers will make your Memorial Day fun and easy.

Lemon-Rosemary Chicken with Tomato Bread Salad 

A quick marinade made with fresh rosemary, lemon zest and garlic, transforms these chicken drumsticks and thighs into something special. Make this Italian bread salad with the prettiest and tastiest tomatoes you can find - Heirloom Tomatoes are good for this recipe - and fresh from the garden basil. Toss it all together and serve with your yummy grilled chicken!

Barbecue Spareribs

Who doesn't love spareribs? They're the perfect cookout and picnic food! This recipe is for a whole rack of fresh pork spareribs made with a simple BBQ sauce. Slap them on the grill and go at it!

Outback Special

Thick boneless sirloin steaks with a delicious spice rub takes just 5 minutes. Add some creamy potato salad and grilled corn fora tasty Memorial Day meal.

Old-Fashioned Creamy Potato Salad 

Remember Grandma's potato salad? Cooked red-skin potatoes, chopped bread & butter pickles, hard boiled eggs, tossed with an awesome dressing, and you'll have the perfect potato salad to serve with the Outback Special Sirloin Steaks above. 

Finger-Lickin' Chicken with Broccoli Slaw and Corn

Shredded broccoli slaw makes this meal extra easy. Just whisk up a quick dressing and toss! Add grilled barbecue chicken and corn on the cob and you have a perfect party meal.

Skillet "Baked" Beans 

What's a cookout without baked beans? Fry up some bacon and onions, and doctor up a few cans of chickpeas, pinto and kidney beans with brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar and molasses for a sweet and tangy side dish of baked beans!

Greek Pasta Salad 

Wagon-wheel pasta, broccoli florets, chick-peas and pimientos, tossed with vinaigrette dressing, and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese, this Greek Pasta Salad couldn't be easier.

Watermelon Kabobs 

Let the kids help you skewer fresh watermelon, green grapes and blueberries, then drizzle them with fresh lime zest and juice with sugar. The "lime syrup" makes a simple fruit dessert festive!

Lemon-Raspberry Iced Tea

Make this refreshing iced tea up to four days ahead. Made with your favorite tea bags, frozen unsweetened raspberries and steeped with fresh lemon juice and sugar, this sweet tea will complement anything you serve for the holiday!

Photos and Recipes Courtesy of Womans Day.com