Wednesday, January 30, 2008

New York Giants Gameday Guacamole

New York Giants Gameday Guacamole ~ Your Produce Man's Undeniable BEST Original Guacamole in the World. We LOVE the original NFL Team Guacamole recipies featured by The Produce Man. We are featuring the New York Giants special recipe for this years Super Bowl Party! Bon Appetite!

Ingredients
- 2 ea Ripe Hass Avocados (peeled, seeded, and coarsely mashed)
- 1 TBS Lemon juice (fresh)
- 10 drops Red pepper sauce
- 2 ea Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 can (2 1/4oz.) Sliced black olives, drained
- 3 TBS Red Bell (roasted, finely chopped) Instructions

In medium bowl, combine avocados, lemon juice, red pepper sauce, garlic and slat. Stir in olives and bell pepper.
Serve with toasted bagel chips.

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs~Great Super Bowl Recipe Idea

Kicked Up Pimento and Tuna Deviled Eggs
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse

This recipe was featured on The Emeril Live Show in 2006. We tried it ~ and WOW ~ it's now a favorite of ours at The Perfect Party Press! Try it for your Super Bowl Party. It's sure to be a hit ~ BAM!

Ingredients:
8 hardboiled eggs, peeled and cut in 1/2 lengthwise, yolks removed and reserved separately
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped black or green olives
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped pimento, plus thin strips for garnish, if desired
2 teaspoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon nonpareil capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot paprika, plus more for sprinkling on top for garnish
3 tablespoons drained and flaked light tuna packed in olive oil, preferably Italian

Directions:
In a small mixing bowl mash the egg yolks with the back of a fork. Add the mayonnaise and olive oil and mix until smooth. Add the olives, onion, pimento, parsley, capers, vinegar, salt and hot paprika and mix well to combine. Add the flaked tuna and fold gently to combine, trying to keep the tuna flakes intact. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Using a small spoon, divide the filling evenly among the wells of the cooked egg whites and garnish the top of each filled egg with 1 or 2 small strips of pimento, if desired. Sprinkle lightly with paprika. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered with plastic wrap, for up to overnight before serving.
(Note: if refrigerating overnight, sprinkle with the paprika just before serving.)

Friday, January 25, 2008

Hot Spinach Dip~Super Bowl Party Recipe

A great dip idea for your Super Bowl Party is a Hot Spinach Dip. Perfect for about 6 people. Adjust your recipe if you have a bigger crowd! Warm and satisfying, this cheesy spinach dip will be a big hit. Go Pats!!

Ingredients:
1cup colby jack cheese
1 cup Swiss cheese
8 ounces cream cheese
1 10 ounces spinach - frozen, chopped, thawed, squeezed dry
2 ounces tomato - finely chopped
1/2 cup onion - chopped
1/3 cup half-n-half
1 tablespoon jalapeƱo - finely chopped
2 teaspoons seasoning salt

PITA TOASTS:
6 pita bread - cut into small wedges
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1 teaspoon cumin
non-stick cooking spray

Directions
In large mixing bowl combine cheeses, spinach, tomatoes, onions, half-n-half, peppers and salt.
Pour into a butter baking dish.
Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Serve with pita toasts.

Pita Toasts:
Lay small wedges out on a large baking sheet in a single layer.
Spray tops with non-stick cooking spray. Sprinkle with seasoned salt and cumin.
Place in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes or until lightly toasted and crisp. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Valentine's Day Menu Idea~Strawberry Avacado Salad

Planning a romantic dinner for two this Valentine's Day? This Strawberry Avacado Salad is the perfect salad choice to serve before your entree. Strawberries and avacados are known for their sensual appeal and are sure to heat up the romance this Valentine's Day!! Don't forget the champagne!

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 cups torn salad greens
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
10 strawberries, sliced
1/2 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, olive oil, honey, vinegar, and lemon juice. Set aside.
Place the salad greens in a pretty bowl, and top with sliced avocado and strawberries. Drizzle dressing over everything, then sprinkle with pecans. Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, or serve immediately.

Valentine's Day Aphrodisiac~Strawberries Dipped In Chocolate

This food is known for it's sensuous appeal. A perfect Valentine's Day dessert for two! Easy to make and sure to please! Don't forget the champagne!

INGREDIENTS

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 pint fresh strawberries with leaves

DIRECTIONS

In a microwave-safe bowl, or in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, cook chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Holding berries by the stem, dip each one in molten chocolate, about three-quarters of the way to the stem. Place, stem side down, on wire rack and chill in refrigerator until hardened.