Recipe Friday 2/1: Game Day Snacks

Well in case you were unaware, it's Superbowl Sunday this weekend, and being that the 49ers are in the game, and I live in SF, I have to pretend to care somewhat and at least watch it to see who wins the game. So I thought if you were having a gathering, a few simple recipes to go along side your potato chips and onion dip, and little smokies (yes we will be eating those on Sunday, they are a staple)might add to the yummy day of feasting on bite sized food. So I have included a few simple recipes, nothing too labor intensive so that you can actually prep all the food before the game starts, and you too can watch (but only if you want to!). Pair these recipes with a keg/bottle/can of beer or a festive cocktail, being that it's in New Orleans, we'll be drinking hurricanes! However you celebrate, fill the day with some yummy food too, and enjoy the game, and as always Happy Cooking!


Philly Cheesesteak Bites
1/2 lb ribeye, round or sirloin, sliced very thin
1/2 yellow bell pepper 1/2 green bell pepper, thin slice (use the rest in your veggie platter)
1 white onion, thin slice
1 package of provolone cheese (pre sliced, or slice yourself)
olive oil
Salted Rosemary salt and pepper to taste
Baguette, sliced small rounds 1/2in thick

* in a pan, heat oil, add sliced beef, cook until heated through and some browning is achieved. Remove from heat. In the same pan, add a little more oil, cook the peppers and onions until soft. while the onions cook, slice the baguette, add a slice of cheese and pop in the oven until the cheese is gooey. Remove from oven. Mix the onions, pepper and meat together in a bowl, tossing with salt and pepper to taste, place a portion on the baguette with cheese, serve!

Game Day Meatballs
* use the recipe for Healthier Homemade Meatballs from Friday 1/18, only make them bite size so you can toothpick them like an appetizer. And instead of using tomato sauce, use bar-b-q sauce to cook it in. Delicious and healthy.


Spinach Artichoke Dip
1/2 red onion, peeled
1/4 cup chopped fresh green onions
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, rinsed
8oz baby spinach
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
1 Tblspn lemon juice
Salted. lemon herb salt, and pepper to taste

* Pulse red onion and artichoke hearts in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Add cream cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and pepper and pulse until just combined. Add spinach and green onions and pulse until incorporated. Serve with toasty bread, pita chips or even raw veggies! yum!