Sorry to present you with a picture of ‘trash’ this lovely Thursday, but this time-saving tip should definitely be considered. I give you The Garbage Bowl . Coined by Rachel Ray herself, The Garbage Bowl sits patiently on your counter as a catch-all for scraps, containers and paper towels. While I don’t have a designated piece for this purpose (don’t buy one, total waste of money – I’m sure you have a million bowls that will do the same job), I often use a large bowl – this is especially helpful when you’re making big meals, multiple courses or salads (lots of peeling & chopping). Tossing as I go saves the back and forth to the trash can and keeps my work area clean and tidy. Once finished with the prep, I toss the contents into the trash, give the bowl a quick wash and I’m good to go. Personally, I don’t like to dump any liquids into the bowl – that can get messy, so pour them into the sink instead.
I’m skiing in the White Mountains this weekend, but my buddy Mike from Beardy Lollipop has been kind enough to guest post – he’s a hilarious guy and has a great recipe for a delicious last minute Super Bowl crowd pleaser! Enjoy!
Seeing that this blog has the name “Beantown” in it, I’m guessing a lot of local readers are underwhelmed or disappointed in this year’s Super Bowl.
Perhaps you’ll even gamble in an attempt to enjoy the game. Bodog has a number of fantastic props you can wager on including:
Will Christina Aguilera wear a cowboy hat while singing the National Anthem?
What Color will the Gatorade be that is dumped on the Head Coach of the Winning Super Bowl Team?
Who will the Super Bowl MVP of the Game thank first?
Will Fergie be dressed as a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader at any point during the Halftime show?
What will the TV Rating be for the Super Bowl?
Which Super Bowl commercial will have a higher rating on USA Today’s annual Ad Meter?
Speaking of adverts, others will turn to the commercials for entertainment. Unfortunately, Super Bowl ads have gone downhill since they stopped the Bud Bowl. For every Robert Goulet, you have a dozen Sales Genies. Here’s evidence that the TV spots are a crapshoot at best:
You can take entertainment chances with coin or commercials, but never gamble with food. If you want a Super Bowl snack that takes less than a halftime show to make and is lead pipe lock to please palates, look no further than Buffalo Chicken.
What you’ll need:
Two pounds chicken breast tenders
Ground cayenne pepper
One 23oz bottle of your favorite hot sauce
One stick of butter
Directions:
Buffalo sauce:
Empty the entire hot sauce bottle into a medium size saucepan.
Add the stick up butter to the saucepan.
Place the saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat and melt the butter while occasionally stirring the butter/hot sauce mix.
After the butter melts, cover and set aside the Buffalo sauce mixture in a large mixing bowl.
Chicken:
Rub cayenne pepper on the chicken tenders (Note: For a mild taste, use the pepper sparingly. For a more intense heat, sprinkle a liberal amount of pepper).
Cover the chicken, place it in the refrigerator and let the rub set for approximately 20 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken tenders 5 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. They cook quickly, so watch them closely.
Transfer the cooked chicken to the large mixing bowl and thoroughly coat the chicken with the Buffalo sauce.
Place the chicken on a platter with carrots, celery, blue cheese and ranch dressing.
Devour!
Clearly, Buffalo Chicken is the only thing from western New York that succeeds in the big game. Make sure this one is in your game day playbook and maybe pickup some Genesee Cream Ale to cool off. Enjoy the game!
LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE!!!! With T-minus 2 days ’till kick-off, it’s time to plan your Super Bowl food line-up. If high school cheering taught me anything, it’s to B-E aggressive, push ‘em back and W-I-N! So be so aggressive with your food that you have to push ‘em back from the table to watch the game and everyone will W-I-N . Too much of a stretch? Well, it’s Friday – throw me a bone .
If you’re looking for some game day classics and you’re stuck at chips and dip, I’ve compiled a few favorites that are sure to be a TOUCHDOWN at any Superbowl party.
De-fense is the best offense, so plan early and hit up the supermarket for your ingredients before Sunday – it’s sure to be a mob scene. Best of luck to the readers with playing teams this year and cheers to beers & good for for the rest of us! Remember, “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
It’s snowing…again…well, not just snowing, it’s actually snowing, hailing & will soon be freezing: The Ultimate New England Cocktail! Considering we’ve had a storm of this nature about once a week since Christmas, I’d say it constitutes as a full blown bender. And what eases the pain of any bender (cocktail-induced or otherwise)? The incredible, edible egg. Eggs are a great next-day cure because they contain large amounts of cysteine, the substance that breaks down the hangover-causing toxin acetaldehyde. More importantly, most people keep them on hand which makes them the perfect meal for a snowy day like today – no need to brave the elements in search of food. Paired with any types of veggies or meats, eggs are the building block for a warm, comforting (and healthy!) frittata.
Hope you’re all staying warm today – here’s to a snow-less rest of the winter. I think we could all use to stay off the sauce for while… .
Enjoy!
Ingredients:
4 green onion/scallion stalks
2 large Roma tomatoes
1 red bell pepper
1/2 yellow onion
4 cremini mushrooms
6 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Hot sauce to taste
S&P
Non-stick cooking spray
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Chop vegetables.
Spray a small-medium oven-safe skillet with non-stick cooking spray and lightly saute the vegetables over medium heat – add in order: onion & pepper 1st for 3 minutes, green onions/scallions and mushrooms for 2 minutes, tomatoes for 1 minute.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, S&P and hot sauce. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.
With a spatula, stir/mix the mixture to ensure everything is combined. Let cook untouched for 2 minutes to let the bottom of the frittata set.
Place the skillet in the oven on the middle rack and back for 8 minutes or until the frittata is fully set. Cover with shredded cheese and bake for 2 more minutes.
. Coined by Rachel Ray herself, The Garbage Bowl sits patiently on your counter as a catch-all for scraps, containers and paper towels. While I don’t have a designated piece for this purpose (don’t buy one, total waste of money – I’m sure you have a million bowls that will do the same job), I often use a large bowl – this is especially helpful when you’re making big meals, multiple courses or salads (lots of peeling & chopping). Tossing as I go saves the back and forth to the trash can and keeps my work area clean and tidy. Once finished with the prep, I toss the contents into the trash, give the bowl a quick wash and I’m good to go. Personally, I don’t like to dump any liquids into the bowl – that can get messy, so pour them into the sink instead.
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