Recipes

[RespectLife]

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@momtochloe wrote:

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

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@RespectLife wrote:

I have never seen Tarragon Vinegar though. I went to 3 stores last week to try and find Sherry Vinegar for DiAnne's BBQ Pot Salad and came up empty.

 @novamc1

@RespectLife

I got mine at a WM (Super Center). 

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@ChiliPepper

@RespectLife

@novamc1

I love Tarragon Vinegar.  My mom used to make the best salad dressing with it, yum!  

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Great idea @momtochloe

I love homemade salad dressings!  I hope I can find it!

[RespectLife]

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@VaBelle35 wrote:

I love those bundt pans.

I must resist.  

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Oh boy, you and me both @VaBelle35

My baking cabinet is a hazardous site!  CRASH every time I grab for something!

[RespectLife]

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@novamc1 wrote:

@RespectLife

re:  your trouble finding tarragon vinegar.............

Finding flavored  or "specialty" vinegars in my local mainstream grocery stores  (Giant Food or Safeway) will involve searching high on the uppermost shelves around other vinegars.  They don't stock much of those types, and there might be a limited supply or variety. They seem sort of hidden away among the lesser-known types and brands, if they are available at all in a particular store. 

I suppose we could aways infuse our own vinegars with any herb, but I know little about that, or what level of vinegar acidity to use.

I just know that tarragon has a nice fragrance, in addition to the taste it adds to foods, especially chicken.

If you have Wegman's, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or another smaller chain store, you might have more luck.  Good luck!

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@novamc1

I do have Wegman's and TJ....

Of course there is always Amazon..but I have found their prices ridiculous on certain items!

I tried doing my own bacon infused oil once....didn't taste much bacon flavor though!

[RespectLife]

@ChiliPepper

Oh my grazing cats!  That football is a hoot!

If I can ever scare up more than 2 ppl to watch football with me...I am SO making that!

Thanks!

[RespectLife]

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@novamc1 wrote:

@RespectLife

The stir caused among critics about ketchup in chicken salad was extra funny, and gave me an opportunity to point out that the venerable "Joy of Cooking" cookbook, which  has been around for decades, suggests adding chili sauce to chicken salad.  ,

The only chili sauce I've ever seen is tomato-based, and so is ketchup.

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@novamc1

I would LOVE chili sauce in chix salad!  My mom used to make the best homemade chili sauce!

I haven't been able to find a store brand I like yet!

DiAnne's BBQ Pot salad is a similar concept!  BBQ is tomato based just like ketchup, and we all really liked it!

[ChiliPepper]

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@RespectLife wrote:

@ChiliPepper

Oh my grazing cats!  That football is a hoot!

If I can ever scare up more than 2 ppl to watch football with me...I am SO making that!

Thanks!

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@RespectLife

Well, we would never eat that much dip either so I figured I would 1/2 or 1/4 the recipe & just make a mini football.

It's way too cute not to make. I even get DD to watch with me during Super Bowl, mostly for the food & commercials though LOL!!!

[RespectLife]

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

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@RespectLife wrote:

@ChiliPepper

Oh my grazing cats!  That football is a hoot!

If I can ever scare up more than 2 ppl to watch football with me...I am SO making that!

Thanks!

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@RespectLife

Well, we would never eat that much dip either so I figured I would 1/2 or 1/4 the recipe & just make a mini football.

It's way too cute not to make. I even get DD to watch with me during Super Bowl, mostly for the food & commercials though LOL!!!

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@ChiliPepper

I'm sure I can make a mini version!

Speaking of football commercials....

Have you guys seen the new State Farm commercial w/ Aaron Rogers and Clay Matthews and the fly?

It is hysterical!  It is Super Bowl worthy!

[ChiliPepper]

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@RespectLife wrote:

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

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@RespectLife wrote:

@ChiliPepper

Oh my grazing cats!  That football is a hoot!

If I can ever scare up more than 2 ppl to watch football with me...I am SO making that!

Thanks!

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@RespectLife

Well, we would never eat that much dip either so I figured I would 1/2 or 1/4 the recipe & just make a mini football.

It's way too cute not to make. I even get DD to watch with me during Super Bowl, mostly for the food & commercials though LOL!!!

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@ChiliPepper

I'm sure I can make a mini version!

Speaking of football commercials....

Have you guys seen the new State Farm commercial w/ Aaron Rogers and Clay Matthews and the fly?

It is hysterical!  It is Super Bowl worthy!

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@RespectLife

No, I haven't seen that one. I'll have to watch for it.

I do LOVE the Manning brothers commercials. He cracks me up in his jammies calling his brother LOL!!!

[Writer with Flair]

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

@RespectLife

Here ya go my Friend!!!

Pepperoni Football


There's no pizza crust, but there is a lot of cheese.

Total Time: 0:10 - Level: Easy - Serves: 10 

INGREDIENTS:

2 8- oz. blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
2 c. mini pepperoni
1 slice mozzarella, cut into thin strips

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt.

Transfer cream cheese mixture to your serving platter and form cream cheese mixture into a football shape.

Smooth top and stud with mini pepperoni. Top with mozzarella laces and serve with crackers.

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Chili,

     What a great recipe.  LOVE IT.  What a great thing to bring to a game-watching party.  Thanks for sharing it.

[Writer with Flair]

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@Writer with Flair wrote:

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@ChiliPepper wrote:

@RespectLife

Here ya go my Friend!!!

Pepperoni Football


There's no pizza crust, but there is a lot of cheese.

Total Time: 0:10 - Level: Easy - Serves: 10 

INGREDIENTS:

2 8- oz. blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
1 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
kosher salt
2 c. mini pepperoni
1 slice mozzarella, cut into thin strips

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, mozzarella, parsley, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Season with salt.

Transfer cream cheese mixture to your serving platter and form cream cheese mixture into a football shape.

Smooth top and stud with mini pepperoni. Top with mozzarella laces and serve with crackers.

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Chili,

     What a great recipe.  LOVE IT.  What a great thing to bring to a game-watching party.  Thanks for sharing it.

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P.S.

I think also I will throw in some chopped cooked bacon,  fresh chopped red and/or green peppers, and chopped green onions to the mix.  Just a thought.