Lent is here, which means vegetarian meals (fish not excluded) during Fridays and Ash Wednesday. What it means for me this year, is 40 days of all vegetarian meals (again, fish not exluded). If you are into trying vegetarian food or changing up your meals, try out these simple recipes and ideas for both vegetarian meals and snacks, whether you practice Lent or not.

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/47493_vegetarian-snacks-for-lent

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/37035_vegetarian-meals-during-lent

T.G.I FRIDAY’S KICKIN RANCH DIP

INGREDIANTS

T.G.I FRIDAY’S BUFFALO WINGS ( IN FREEZER SECTION)

2 TABLESPOONS PREPARED HOT SAUCE

1 1/2 CUPS  STEAKHOUSE RANCH SALAD DRESSING

INSTRUCTIONS~

STIR TOGETHER HOT SAUCE AND SALAD DRESSING, COVER; REFRIGERATE UNTIL SERVING TIME

PREPARE WINGS ACCORDING TO PACKAGE DIRECTIONS, GARNISH DIP WITH GREEN ONIONS, IF DESIRED

SERVE COLD DIP WITH WINGS, REFRIGERATE ANY LEFT OVERS, MAKES 13 SERVINGS>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

FRENCH ONION LAYERED BLT DIP

INGREDIENTS

1 16oz CONTAINER FRENCH ONION DIP

1 (2.1oz PKG BACON BITS

3/4 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE

2 MEDIUM TOMATOES CHOPPED AND DIVIDED

1 CUP SHREDDED LETTUCE

INSTRUCTIONS

SPOON ONION DIP ON TO BOTTOM OF 9INCH PIE PLATE,SPRINKLE BACON BITS OVER DIP

TOP WITH CHEESE 3/4 CUP TOMATOES, AND LETTUCE

SPRINKLE WITH REMAINING TOMATOES

SERVE  IMMEDIATELY WITH CRACKERS, PRETZLES, OR FRESH VEGETABLES

MAKES 20 SERVINGS

INGREDIANTS ~

2 cups frozen sweet corn kernels (thawed)

1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed thoroughly

1/2 Jar Tostitos  Mild Salsa

1 bunch green onions, diced

1/2 Avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped ( I just use pre-made guacamole dip)

juice of 1/2 lime ( I buy the lime juice in a jar or the little plastic lime containers)

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1Bag of Tostitos Scoops

Trivia

Walter Payton, Chicago has set the record for most yards gained over a life time for a pro-player ( as of 2005)

LIT’L BOURBON SNACKS

INGREDIENTS~

2cups ketchup

3/4cup bourbon or 1/2 cup apple juice

1/2 cup of Dark Brown Sugar

1Tablespoon grated onion

1LB Hillshire Farm Lit’l Smokies

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a sauce pan combine ketchup, bourbon (or apple juice), brown sugar, and onion.

2 Add links;simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, If mixture thickens to much  thin with water or additional juice

3 Serve HOT

Makes 25 Servings

~TRIVIA~

In 1951 The First Championship was broadcasted on Television Coast to Coast in the United States

To kick off SuperBowl 44  I will be posting some kickin snacks  to help get your party started, so each day look for a new snack to be posted until the Big Game..

Bon Appétit!!

SUPER MANWICH DIP.

Ingredients

3lbs lean ground beef

(3) 15.5oz cans of Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce

Corn Chips

Sour Cream

Sliced Green Onions

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink; Drain. Pour drained meat and sauce into a 4 Quart Slow Cooker, Heat on HIGH setting 1 hour;stir, Reduce heat to a Warm setting

2. Serve over Corn Chips and top with Cheese,Sour Cream and Green Onions

Makes 8 cups  

~FootBall Trivia~

California’s Rose Bowl began in 1902

* This recipe has been passed down to me and I wanted to share with you my readers a favorite in the MidwestMom Household* ~What you need~ 1).~(2) 8oz Packages of Cream Cheese

2).~1/2 cup of Sugar

3).~1/2 Teaspoon of Vanilla

4)~2 Large Eggs

5)~  Graham Cracker Pie Crust

~ To Make~

Preheat oven to 350

* Make sure cream cheese is soft* Mix all ingredients together until creamy  pour into Pie Crust

Bake for 40 Minutes then Cool for 3 hours before slicing

Enjoy

What would a Halloween Party be with out some ghoulish goodies ? Well  thanks to Disney Family Fun Magazine you can  treat  your self and all the little ghouls and boys to some monsterous munchies. Start the night off with  Creepy-Crawly Cupcakes or choose from several other Spooktacular  goodies  and eat some  treats  while carving out pumpkins for a frightfully good time..and while your visiting check  Disney Family Fun printables  too make even more Bootiful Decorations for your party

What you need: 2 Eye of Chuck Steaks

                         1 8oz.Bag of Yellow Rice

                      1  16 oz Bag of Frozen Pepper Stir Fry Vegetables

               Seasoning and spices : Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Salt, Season Salt, Worcestershire Sauce

How to make:1) Cook Rice in a Saucepan according to directions on bag.

2)Heat Skillet on Medium High add 2 Tablespoons of Canola oil When oil is hot, add Stir Fry Vegetables and Sauté them, While the Rice and Vegetables are cooking, cut up Steak in to bite size chunks,Set aside. When vegetables are no longer frozen and done to your likeness , Add the Chunks of  Steak,Then add  seasoning and spices to your own taste preference. Brown the Steak till it is no longer pink or well done, Serve Steak Mixture over the rice

From Prep to Finish  25-30 Minutes

Serves up to 5

Enjoy!!!