The Super Bowl is full of crazy hype and a bit ridiculous when you think about it. But am I complaining?! Heck no! I love to have another excuse to cook something tasty and visit with friends! Unless the Saints are in the Super Bowl I don't have a team to root for and usually choose a team based on the color scheme of their uniform. Of course none of the teams can compete with black and gold and a fleur de lis logo! So tasteful and elegant for a football team! Usually, Shaun and I have an annual super bowl party but this year I will be returning from the wedding of the year (also Shaun has to work because the game is in Dallas)! One of my dearest friends will wed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and I'm excited to experience all the elegance and Southern charm that her wedding and reception will undoubtedly have! I'm sure I will come back to Dallas eager to try making a dish from the reception! Anyways, back to Super Bowl party food, one of the best entrees to make for the game is gumbo. It takes a while to cook but is always a crowd pleaser. Considering how much can be made for the price it is also a good bang for your buck. You just can't go wrong with gumbo and it sure beats the usual burgers any day! Another party favorite we make is pigs n a blanket. Make plenty because they will go fast! For dessert I like to make apple enchiladas and serve it with vanilla ice cream! Hope you enjoy these recipes!
Calloway Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 tbsp of minced garlic
5-6 ribs of celery, chopped
2 quarts of chicken broth
1 bunch of green onions
3-4 lbs of boneless skinless chicken or a whole chicken boiled then deboned
2 lbs of Cajun sausage
roux: 1/2 cup canola oil and 3/4 cup all purpose flour
1. combine flour and oil in a large glass measuring cup or bowl. microwave for 3 minutes, then stir with a wire whisk, then microwave for 2 minutes and stir, continue reducing 30 seconds and stirring each time. The roux will get darker the longer you go. Depending on your microwave you may need to go 2 minutes twice. Keep a close watch that is does not burn. It will be done when the color is milk chocolate color.
2. Remove the roux from the glass container and put in the stock pot. Immediately add onion. This will stop the roux from cooking. Add the chicken broth and simmer on low until the roux completely dissolves. Stir often to keep the roux from sticking to the bottom. Add celery, garlic, and white parts of green onions. Keep green parts of green onions until an hour before serving.
3. In a skillet simmer sausage for about 10 minutes then drain on paper towels to remove excess grease (if you cannot find Cajun sausage season pork sausage with Tony's before simmering in skillet). Then add to pot. Continue simmering for 2 1/2 hours stirring occasionally.
4.Season cooked and deboned chicken with Tony's and put on a baking sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes then add to the pot (this is to help season the chicken before adding it to the pot, if you are pressed for time you can skip the baking and add immediately to the pot).
5. Add green onions and cook for another 1 to 1 1/2.
Total cooking time should be 3-5 hours. Will serve 10 easily, I usually double the recipe. Season with Tony's, salt, red pepper, and black pepper if desired. Cook a pot of rice and serve gumbo over rice!
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| half was gone by the time I could snap a picture! |
Pigs n Blanket
2 cans of crescent rolls
1 bag of lil sausage smokies
1. Cut crescent rolls into smaller pieces just big enough to wrap around one lil smokie sausage.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until the crescents are golden brown on the top.
Better make 2 batches cause they will be gone before the kick off!
Apple Enchiladas
2 cans of crescent rolls
2 granny smith apples
2 sticks of butter
1 tbsp cinnamon
12 oz can of mountain dew (secret ingredient)
1. slice and peel apples to have 16 slices, wrap each slice in a crescent roll and place in a 13x9 baking dish.
2. Melt butter and combine with sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl, stir, then pour over apple enchiladas.
3. Pour about half of the mountain dew over the apple enchiladas and bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with blue bell homemade vanilla ice cream!
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| yet again it's already been half consumed! |
Verse of the Day:
Do not wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. In a blink of an eye wealth disappears. For it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle. Proverbs 23:4-5
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding: in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
