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I’ll be perfectly honest and let you know that I want nothing to do with the Super Bowl. I find professional football to be boring (College is way more fun.), and the NFL has really not been a model citizen. . . well anytime in recent history. But I do love snacks and an excuse to get together. This year I will likely cozy up with a fire and a good movie or book, but I wanted to share some of the Super Bowl snacks that have caught my eye as I browse the web (and my own blog, of course).

Guinness Beef Stew

Guinness Beef Stew – I love recipes you can prep before company comes, and this one just gets better as it slowly simmers.

Pulled Pork in Ginger Beer – This is another make ahead of time recipe, with sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors and endless options for topping. Lots of pickles for mine!

Spiced Caramel Bacon Popcorn from ArtBar at the Royal Sonesta – Full disclosure, I work here. This popcorn is relatively easy, and everyone LOVES it. It is an addictive snack, so just double the recipe to be safe.

Buffalo Chicken Sliders by Boston Chic Party – This is one of my new favorite blogs, and since I love all things buffalo chicken, these are perfect.

Habanero Garlic Brushed Calzones from Eat Live Blog – Pizza dough with lots of flavor goes perfect with a good cold beer and a cold Sunday night, don’t you think?

Cashel Blue Cheese Dip from Kerrygold – Cashel Blue is such a delicious cheese, and this simple dip looks amazing.

Chicken Enchilada Dip from BranAppetit – Brandi has been one of my favorite bloggers for years, and this dip looks perfect for the big game.

Beer Mac and Cheese from How Sweet Eats – Beer Mac and Cheese? yes.

Super Bowl Cocktails from We are not Martha – Beer isn’t the only drink welcome at Super Bowl parties! Cocktails pair well with junk food, as does sparkling wine!

Salted Chocolate Turtle Graham Bars from Confessions of a Chocoholic – You have to have dessert, and who better than to choose a recipe from than Bianca!

Tags: Food, recipes, roundup, snacks, Super Bowl

It has certainly been awhile since my kitchen has seen any cooking action. Between the heat, events, dinners out, and a wonky appetite, I have avoided cooking in favor of eating something, anything I didn’t prepare.

It was time to get back into it with a little help from my friend Pinterest. I found a recipe for cheesy broccoli bites and decided to make my own take on it.

broccoli

Ingredients:

4 cups of chopped broccoli

1 cup (dry) of red rice, soaked overnight and cooked until al dente

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs

3 eggs

red rice

shredded cheese

This recipe is simple; just mix everything together, preferably with your hands, and form balls with the mix. Pop the broccoli bites into an oven that’s been preheated to 375, and bake for 20 minutes.

broccoli bite mix

Once the broccoli bites are done, they will be a little bit larger due to the melty cheese. This is not a bad thing.

broccoli bites

Serve with a creamy honey mustard sauce, mine is about 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup brown mustard and a blob of honey. Enjoy!

homemade honey mustard

These broccoli bites would be a fun and not-too-indulgent treat for a party or for dinner with a salad. I bet bacon would be a nice addition. . .

We love appetizer style meals, and these made for a fun dinner.

What do you do when you lose your cooking mojo?

Tags: appetizer, broccoli, cheese, dinner, Food, Pinterest, recipe, snacks, Vegetarian

Everyone loves snacks, and for today’s post, I am excited to have Gina posting her version of one of my favorites, crunchy roasted chickpeas. I love making crunchy chickpeas with either curry powder or just garlic powder. Here Gina mixes a few spices, paprika, cumin, and cayenne, for an addictive snack or appetizer.

I love carrying bags of these chickpeas in my work or gym bag for a snack that truly satisfies. I do need to learn to make them from canned chickpeas though; I can never achieve the desired texture from soaked dry beans for some reason.

I am always hungry, and I rarely like store-bought, packaged snacks. What are your favorite homemade snacks?

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Spiced Roasted Chickpeas
From Food Network

Ingredients:
1 15oz. can of chickpeas: rinsed, drained and patted dry
1 tbs. olive oil
1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
2. Place chickpeas in a baking sheet lined with a baking mat, parchment paper or sprayed with cooking spray.
3. Bake until crispy, 25-35 minutes, shaking the pan to toss chickpeas after about 15 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, serve and enjoy!

crunchy chickpeas

Tags: Guest Blogger, Healthy Recipe Week, recipe, snacks

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