Super Bowl Sunday 101

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Kick off the New Year with a fabulous Super Bowl bash at your pad. Oh course YOU can tackle this simple event, darling. Follow these simple steps and you will win cheers from the crowd!

Perfect Hostess Outfit:

Finally, a football jersey made to fit our feminine curves. Shop http://www.nflshop.com/ and show your team spirit in official women’s pro-gear.

Food and Drink:

PIMENTO CHEESE
One 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons chopped pimentos
In a medium sized bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth and blended. Makes about 3 cups. Serve with French Rounds from the Fresh Market.

WHITE BEAN CHILI serves about 8-10ppl
2 14oz. cans of navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 14oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
3 14oz. cans of chicken stock, soup size cans
4 tablespoons of butter, one stick
1 tbl. Minced garlic
1 medium onion, diced
2 small cans green chilies
1 14oz. can corn, white if you can find it, drained
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, finely chopped
2 tbls ground cumin
1 tbl dried oregano
1 tbl black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped, in produce section

In a stock pot, boil water and add chicken breast. Season water to your liking, optional. Cook thoroughly, at least 20 minutes. Let chicken cool, or put in fridge. Dice into rough, small pieces. In a saucepan, heat butter and sauté garlic, onion, and chilies for about 5 minutes. In a large stock pot, combine chicken stock, beans, corn, all of the spices, and then add the garlic/onions/chilies. Add the chopped cilantro. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 2 hours. If chili is too watery, then ladle some of the liquid off of the top. Top each bowl with a dollop of sour cream. Serve with Corn bread.

MAC AND CHEESE
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1 sm. can sweetened condensed milk
1 sm. can evaporate milk
Pre-heat oven to 350. Grease a 9X13 pan. Mix the above ingredients together and pour into dish. Salt and pepper. Top with extra cheese. Bake 40 min.

THE KICK-OFF COCKTAIL (SERVES 12)
Combine 1 ½ cups tequila, ¾ cup triple sec, 7 ½ cups fresh orange juice and 6 tbsp fresh lime juice. To serve, add ice to pitcher and pour into glasses with course salt. Garnish with lime wheels.

Party Etiquette 101:
Do you have limited football knowledge? Try a book such as “Putting on the Blitz” for some Football 101.
Buy one, get one free. Stock your pantry with chips, salsas, and nuts when on sale.
For an easy, retro dessert, serve ice cream sandwiches. Finger lickin’ good!
Are you single in the city? This is a great event to meet a date…just don’t stand in front of the TV!
Not into sports, the commercials can be more entertaining than the game!
Organize a football pool and have guests chip in a dollar or more!
And remember to always RSVP!
Eat, drink, and be Jolie!

courtesy: Jolie, Jan. 2008, RSVP, Lisa Hockenberry