Spiced Popcorn

1 tsp onion salt
1 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup popping corn
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp sweet paprika

In a little bowl, mix paprika, thyme, oregano, onion salt and half the vegetable oil. Heat other half of oil in saucepan. When oil is very hot, add popping corn and cover with tight fitting lid. When the corn starts popping, give the pan a shake. When the corn stops popping, take pan off heat. Place popcorn into a serving bowl, discarding any unpopped corn. Add the spice mixture and toss.

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Apples and Carrots White Cabbage Slaw

1 tbsp slivered almonds
1 tbsp orange juice
8-10 oz white cabbage, finely shredded
2 apples, grated
6 oz carrots, peeled and grated
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp honey
1 tsp fresh basil leaves, chopped

In a small bowl combine the orange juice and almonds. Let soak for 2 hours.

In a large bowl combine vinegar, oil, honey and basil and whisk together. Add finely shredded cabbage and toss. Then add the grated apples and carrots and gently combine. Add the amond mixture, gently toss the coleslaw and chill.

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Buffalo Wings

24 chicken wings
1/2 cup melted butter
6 T. hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 cup light brown sugar
6 cloves Garlic, minced

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place wings in a baking pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. Brush wings with the sauce. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through, basting frequently. Just before serving, pour remaining sauce over wings, broil for one minute to crisp the skin.

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Featured Holiday – Super Bowl

SUPER BOWL- It all started 38 years ago on January 15, 1967. The Green Bay Packers played against the Kansas City Chiefs. They played the first “Super Bowl” at the Memorial Coliseum in, Los Angeles, California. The first Super Bowl was watched by 61,946 fans at the Coliseum, and more than 73 million television viewers. Last year about 143 million television viewers watched the Super Bowl. This yearly competition has become a tradition in many households across The United States. Usually played in January…this year the game will be played on the first Sunday in February. Ironically, February is also known as Snack Food month. So, we have included some great snack recipes that will make any Super Bowl party a sure winner.

Oh- by the way…The Packers won the first Super Bowl.

Super Bowl Recipes:

Jalapeno Poppers

12 oz. cream cheese, softened
1- 8 oz. package shredded Monterrey jack cheese w/ jalapenos.
25 jalapeno peppers, seeded and halved
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
oil

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, and cheese. Blanch the pepper halves for 2 minutes, drain and dry thoroughly. Spoon cheese mixture into the jalapeno pepper halves. Put the milk and flour into two separate small bowls. Dip the stuffed jalapenos first into the milk then into the flour, making sure they are well coated with each.
Allow the coated jalapenos to dry for about 10 minutes. Dip the jalapenos in milk again and roll them through the breadcrumbs.

Allow them to dry, then repeat. Deep fry for 2 to 3 minutes each, until golden brown. Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

Spinach Dip

1- 11oz. pkg. frozen spinach
1- 8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1-T. of chopped water chestnuts (if desired)
dash of hot sauce
1 tsp. salt

Cook spinach according to package directions. Drain thoroughly. Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Chill several hours before serving with vegetables or chips.

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