Showing posts with label food. Show all posts
Showing posts with label food. Show all posts

Friday, September 23, 2016

Tangy Grilled Mango Cheeks


Grilled mango is delicious! It's one of my favorite sweet and sour flavors. This is a super easy and fast preparation recipe that you can make the night before for brunch or lunch while making another dinner.

Cut off the mango cheeks.

Cube the mango without going through the skin.


Sprinkle on a little lime juice.

Pour on a little mango dressing.

Sprinkle on some smoked paprika.


Grill on the skin side for 1 minute. Then flip to the meat side and grill for 1-2 minutes. Serve with greens and mango salsa.

That's it! Enjoy them hot off the grill or chill for the next day.


The next day taste is amazing. I eat it cold, but it can be reheated lightly. 


Ingredients
  • Mangoes, halved into two cheeks each (number depends on servings needed; 1/2 mango per serving)
  • Lime juice
  • Mango dressing
  • Smoked paprika
  • Mango salsa 

Instructions

  1. Start and prepare grill on high so it is very hot.
  2. Cut off mango cheeks at about 1/2" from the center to avoid pit.
  3. Cut slices into the mango to create cubes without cutting through the skin.
  4. Sprinkle on lime juice to allow to go into the cubes.
  5. Drizzle on mango dressing (the oil will keep the mango from sticking while creating flavor from the seasonings of the dressing)
  6. Sprinkle smoked paprika. Allow to set while checking the grill.
  7. Bring high fire to medium. 
  8. Add the mangoes, skin side down and grill for one minute; flip over and grill meat side for one to two minutes with lid down. 
  9. Remove from heat and serve with mango salsa.


Any leftovers taste better the next day when the grilling flavor has settled into the mango meat.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Favorite DIY Football Game Day Party Decorating and Recipe Ideas


HUT! HUT! PLAY!

It's going to be a great football event! 
Of course it's all about the game and the television commercials, but it's fun to include some decorating ideas too. And, almost... most... important... the FOOD

Want to make some simple but stunning decorations?

This "Game Day" paper chain is an easy print out from Censible Life. A complete, from-printing-to-constructing, tutorial is posted.


Don't forget the table. After all, that's where all of the yummy stuff will be. How about this football field table cover? A Night Owl has all the deets.


To hold the necessities, here are some great ideas:

A white bucket with electrical tape to make referee stripes is a great napkin holder idea from HGTV. The Penalty Flags print out is included.

A decorated tub to hold ice cold drinks would be a hit! Step by step pvc instructions are easy at Evite.


These football covered cans are perfect for holding the utensils and straws. Michelle at Rust and Sunshine posted them along with some other great ideas...


like this Bingo fun... it's some game play for the kids (and grown ups)! The game card print out is available here.


No game is complete without team pennants. Here is a free banner printable with all teams available from Pizzazzerie




Now that we have all of the decorating ideas lined up... we can't forget about the snacking! 


No worries about double dipping with these individual babies! 
Its a Seven Layer DipRecipe from The Girl Who Ate Everything


Crunchy Pepperoni Sticks from Margherita make my mouth water. It just might become an every single party favorite. 





Don't forget the veggies! Easy to put together vegetable platters go fast. Build a big one like this from Chani's Delectables.


Or maybe some Antipasto Salad Kabobs? 
They look amazing... a drizzle of dressing over them and it's delish! from Mantitlement.


What's a football party without some "Buffalo" flavor? It's not a party. 

Check these out! Buffalo Mozzarella Sticks from All in All. Now we're cookin'!


Here's some serious taste bud loving... Hot Ham and Cheese Sliders



 How about some football? 
This Pepperoni Pizza Football Cheese Ball will do the trick! From Mom on Time Out.



More cheese, please. 
Four Cheese Jalapeno Peppers... yes, I'll take four. 
Recipe from Chili Pepper Madness.



Oh boy... for some of the grown ups only... Boozy Bloody Mary Bombs
Never heard of them before! Corey at Family Fresh Meals says "they are da bomb"!



Must. Have. Chicken. Wings. "Must" is the key word and this recipe from Damn Delicious will satisfy the craving.

Baked Brown Sugar Chicken Wings with Roasted Red Pepper Cream Sauce



Maybe boneless is more your style. 
How about these amazing Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers? Yummy... recipe from Iowa Girl Eats.




Dips... gotta have 'em! Make a football field tray full! Idea from Party City.



Everyone will get a "kick" out of these Fudgy Football Brownies! Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.




These touchdown favorites should help you score big with fun and food during your party! 



Enjoy, and may the best team win!