Football Party Ideas

This Friday and Saturday marks the first day of college football season. YAY! So what are you doing to prepare for the day.

Well . . .

I'm going to be sporting around with my team on my toes. HAHA! Leslie did this last year. She told me what to do and I finally decided to do it this year. I think they turned out better than I thought.

Here are the products you need to do it yourself . . .

Use base coat, white nail art pen and clear top coat

As I was checking out my favorite blogs that I follow, I noticed Deep South Dish posted a recipe today for "Mississippi Caviar Salsa" and it reminded me of my "Texas Caviar Dip" recipe.  I couldn't believe that I didn't have this recipe in my collection.  It makes quite a bit, but you can split the recipe.  I love to serve it with nacho chips or any type of dip chips are good.  It would be a great gameday appetizer to set out on the table during the game.  I love making and especially EATING this dip during any occasion.  It is so quick and simply delicious!

Texas Caviar Dip

Makes up to 10 servings

Ingredients

2 cans blackeye peas

2 cans white shoe peg corn

1 bunch parsley, chopped

1 bunch green onion, chopped

1 large bell pepper, chopped

1 tsp garlic, minced

2-3 tomatoes, chopped (I use can diced tomatoes)

1 large bottle zesty Italian dressing

1 small can hot chili peppers, optional for hotter dip

Nacho chips

1. 
   
   Combine all ingredients except chips
2. 
   
   Chill for 2 hours to blend flavors.
3. 
   
   Serve with Nacho chips

If you don't have any idea what to serve that's not so laboring, consider this juicy delicious barbeque sandwich.   I got this recipe a few years ago from one of my favorite cooking magazines "Taste of Home" and I absolutely love it.  It is so good!   

Shredded Steak Sandwiches

Makes 12-14 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Plan ahead - uses slow cooker

Ingredients:

3 lbs. boneless beef round steak, cut into large pieces

2 large onions, chopped

3/4 cup thinly sliced celery

1-1/2 cups ketchup

1/2 to 3/4 cup water

1/3 cup lemon juice

1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce

3 Tbsp brown sugar

3 Tbsp cider vinegar

2-3 tsp salt

2 tsp prepared mustard

1-1/2 tsp paprika

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1/8-1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce (I left this out)

12-14 sandwich rolls, split

1. Place meat in a 5 qt slow cooker.  Add onions and celery.  In a bowl, combine the ketchup, water, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, paprika, chili powder, pepper and hot pepper sauce.  Pour over meat.  Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
2. Remove meat:  cool slightly.  Shred with a fork.  Return to the sauce and heat through.  Serve on rolls. 

A friend of mine was in the heart of Bama country and took a picture of this . . .

He said it would go alright if I share it with you. I love it! "The Bear" is a huge icon around these parts. If you saw only a picture of Paul "Bear" Bryant and nothing else (no writing), you would know instantly that it represents Alabama Football.

ROLL TIDE!