Game time is here. You are probably like me and hosting a few game parties this year or maybe you are tailgating and need a new recipe to take with you. Below are some great ideas:
Onion Garlic Dip
Ingredients:
1 large onion
5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 16-ounce container sour cream
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt
Directions:
1.Using a food processor, finely chop the onion and garlic.
2.In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic-onion mixture and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Pulse the mixture in the food processor with the sour cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, paprika and salt to taste. Refrigerate until serving.
Buffalo Potato Wedges with Warm Blue Cheese Dip
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, preferably Frank's RedHot
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 1/2 pounds baking potatoes
Cooking spray
1 cup blue cheese crumbles
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon pepper
8 celery ribs, cut into 3-inch sticks
Directions:
1.Preheat the oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon each hot sauce and butter with the seasoned salt. Cut each potato into 8 wedges, add to the bowl and toss.
2.Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange the potatoes on top and roast, turning once, until golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons each hot sauce and butter.
3.In a small saucepan, stir together the blue cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and pepper and heat until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Serve with the potatoes and celery sticks.
If you do not like Blue Cheese always try the southern favorite, Ranch.
Below is the link that will provide you with your favorite teams schedule:
http://espn.go.com/college-football/schedule
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AiciaCrouch@kw.com
(864) 529-5198
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Time To Plan For Labor Day
Labor Day Tip: Pay Homage to Mad Men With An Old School Luau
Article From HouseLogic.com
Published: August 25, 2010
Looking for something unique for your Labor Day soiree? Go retro with a Mad Men-inspired luau.
Like millions of fans across the country, we've been inspired by the new season of the insanely popular 1960s-set Mad Men. Specifically Über-sexy office manager Joan Holloway's (now Mrs. Joan Harris) ability to put on her party dress and make the most of what she has to work with. Her impromptu luau for her husband in the third episode (just before he was shipped off to Vietnam for the holidays) had us thinking "what would Joan do?" when it came time to make Labor Day plans.
Here are some Joan-inspired suggestions to help you host your own throwback Labor Day luau.
Keep the decorations simple
With this theme, you don't need to spend a fortune on elaborate decorations. You can get the 1960s Hawaiian vibe down with a few simple materials, a trip to the discount party store, and a little mood music.
•Create romantic island lighting around the back yard with paper bag lanterns (http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6519237_make-paper-bag-lanterns.html) or make tiki torches (http://www.ehow.com/how_2074206_make-tiki-torch.html) from recycled soup cans.
•Dig into a friends' old record collection, or create a Pandora station (http://www.pandora.com/land/station/9e811b6de32b74ec07a9910f94dd7c7407cec78ba76736aa) with 60s era beach classics.
•You can get Hawaiian leis in every color of the rainbow for about 99 cents at Party City (http://www.partycity.com/category/theme+parties/luau+theme+party/leis.do).
•It wouldn't be a Mad Men party without some festive, tiki style ashtrays (http://www.amazon.com/Tiki-Gods-Ashtray-Collectible-Sculpture/dp/B001TR7S6C) for guests who smoke.
Dress appropriately
Dress the part! Hit up your local thrift store, ask your older relatives to raid their closets, or create your own beach-chic look from colorful items in your closet.
•Ask your guests to wear 60s inspired beachwear, like this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/42423963/on-sale-vintage-50s-60s-clover-bathing?ref=cat3_gallery_30).
•Prefer to be more conservative? Find affordable versions of some of Joan's most talked about outfits.
Always have a drink handy
What would Joan serve at her luau? For something traditional, and something just for the ladies, try these classic cocktail recipes:
•The Mai Tai (http://www.emerils.com/recipe/7981/1950s-Mai-Tai)
•The Pink Lady (http://cocktails.about.com/od/atozcocktailrecipes/r/pnk_ldy_cktl.htm)
Don't forget the Smirnoff vodka and colorful little paper umbrellas!
Set the mood with delicious island food
Regardless of any theme, the menu can make or break your outdoor party. We like to think Joan would be proud to serve these dishes at her luau.
Appetizer:
Give your salsa a little South Pacific flair with this spicy sweet appetizer recipe from foodreference.com (http://www.foodreference.com).
Mango Salsa Dip (http://www.foodreference.com/html/pin-mango-salsa.html)
Don't forget the Utz potato chips! They aren't traditional salsa chips, but fellow Mad Men fans will know exactly why they're on the menu.
Main Course:
This recipe works great, whether you use a gas grill (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/outdoor-appliance-guide-gas-grills/) or charcoal grill (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/outdoor-appliance-guide-charcoal-grills-and-smokers/).
Teriyaki Shish Kebobs (http://www.rd.com/home-garden/teriyaki-shish-kabobs-recipe/article15119.html) with Honolulu Lulu's Marinade (http://dev.www.jsonline.com/features/recipes/98869519.html)
Dessert:
Orange Jell-O Cottage Cheese Mandarin Dessert (http://www.jsonline.com/features/recipes/98868889.html)
You're all set to make this Labor Day an island affair with a mid-century twist. Add your own ideas to these or find more here (http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/98792494.html). Aloha, and enjoy.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
(864) 529-5198
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
Article From HouseLogic.com
Published: August 25, 2010
Looking for something unique for your Labor Day soiree? Go retro with a Mad Men-inspired luau.
Like millions of fans across the country, we've been inspired by the new season of the insanely popular 1960s-set Mad Men. Specifically Über-sexy office manager Joan Holloway's (now Mrs. Joan Harris) ability to put on her party dress and make the most of what she has to work with. Her impromptu luau for her husband in the third episode (just before he was shipped off to Vietnam for the holidays) had us thinking "what would Joan do?" when it came time to make Labor Day plans.
Here are some Joan-inspired suggestions to help you host your own throwback Labor Day luau.
Keep the decorations simple
With this theme, you don't need to spend a fortune on elaborate decorations. You can get the 1960s Hawaiian vibe down with a few simple materials, a trip to the discount party store, and a little mood music.
•Create romantic island lighting around the back yard with paper bag lanterns (http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_6519237_make-paper-bag-lanterns.html) or make tiki torches (http://www.ehow.com/how_2074206_make-tiki-torch.html) from recycled soup cans.
•Dig into a friends' old record collection, or create a Pandora station (http://www.pandora.com/land/station/9e811b6de32b74ec07a9910f94dd7c7407cec78ba76736aa) with 60s era beach classics.
•You can get Hawaiian leis in every color of the rainbow for about 99 cents at Party City (http://www.partycity.com/category/theme+parties/luau+theme+party/leis.do).
•It wouldn't be a Mad Men party without some festive, tiki style ashtrays (http://www.amazon.com/Tiki-Gods-Ashtray-Collectible-Sculpture/dp/B001TR7S6C) for guests who smoke.
Dress appropriately
Dress the part! Hit up your local thrift store, ask your older relatives to raid their closets, or create your own beach-chic look from colorful items in your closet.
•Ask your guests to wear 60s inspired beachwear, like this (http://www.etsy.com/listing/42423963/on-sale-vintage-50s-60s-clover-bathing?ref=cat3_gallery_30).
•Prefer to be more conservative? Find affordable versions of some of Joan's most talked about outfits.
Always have a drink handy
What would Joan serve at her luau? For something traditional, and something just for the ladies, try these classic cocktail recipes:
•The Mai Tai (http://www.emerils.com/recipe/7981/1950s-Mai-Tai)
•The Pink Lady (http://cocktails.about.com/od/atozcocktailrecipes/r/pnk_ldy_cktl.htm)
Don't forget the Smirnoff vodka and colorful little paper umbrellas!
Set the mood with delicious island food
Regardless of any theme, the menu can make or break your outdoor party. We like to think Joan would be proud to serve these dishes at her luau.
Appetizer:
Give your salsa a little South Pacific flair with this spicy sweet appetizer recipe from foodreference.com (http://www.foodreference.com).
Mango Salsa Dip (http://www.foodreference.com/html/pin-mango-salsa.html)
Don't forget the Utz potato chips! They aren't traditional salsa chips, but fellow Mad Men fans will know exactly why they're on the menu.
Main Course:
This recipe works great, whether you use a gas grill (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/outdoor-appliance-guide-gas-grills/) or charcoal grill (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/outdoor-appliance-guide-charcoal-grills-and-smokers/).
Teriyaki Shish Kebobs (http://www.rd.com/home-garden/teriyaki-shish-kabobs-recipe/article15119.html) with Honolulu Lulu's Marinade (http://dev.www.jsonline.com/features/recipes/98869519.html)
Dessert:
Orange Jell-O Cottage Cheese Mandarin Dessert (http://www.jsonline.com/features/recipes/98868889.html)
You're all set to make this Labor Day an island affair with a mid-century twist. Add your own ideas to these or find more here (http://www.jsonline.com/features/food/98792494.html). Aloha, and enjoy.
Alicia Crouch, REALTOR
Keller Williams Realty
(864) 529-5198
www.BuyingAHouseAfterForeclosure.com
www.SoldByAlicia.com
AliciaCrouch@kw.com
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