Friday, January 20, 2012

Party Plates: Football Food!

The time is here: the end of football season. The last playoff games before the BIG game. If you're having friends over to watch the remaining games of the season, here's a menu that will knock their socks off!

Sure, the staple for football fans may be wings - but why not switch that up? After you make these fabulous, fall-off-the-bone ribs, you may reconsider your typical game day grub. Just because it's winter doesn't mean you can't make delicious, tender ribs - without having to weather the cold.

Oven-baked ribs
1 rack baby back ribs
1 tablespoon Season-All
2 cups of your favorite BBQ sauce

Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees. Season both sides of ribs with Season-All and place on a cookie sheet lined with foil. Place ribs in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes per side (20 minutes total). Remove from the oven and baste with BBQ sauce. Place back in the 350 degree oven for 10 minutes per side (20 minutes total). Remove the ribs.

With the tops of the ribs facing up, baste with the remaining BBQ sauce. Cover with a "tent" of aluminum foil, ensuring that all sides are properly sealed. Turn the oven temperature down to 250 degrees.

Place ribs in 250 degree oven for 2 1/2 hours. Once done, open up the tent of foil (carefully!) and test the ribs with a fork. They should fall easily from the bone. YUM!!



*Want an easy side to pair with your ribs? Try this slow cooker macaroni and cheese recipe!

Spicy Slow Cooker Mac & Cheese
3 cups cubed pepper jack Velveeta cheese
2 1/2 cups milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
8 oz elbow macaroni, cooked al dente

Combine cheese, milk, egg and salt in a slow cooker (4 qt or larger). Cover and cook on high 1 hour.
Add macaroni and stir. Cover and cook on low 4 hours.
Note: If you prefer your mac and cheese on the milder side, substitute the pepper jack with original Velveeta!

I hope you enjoy both of these super savory, delicious recipes - and the game! Stay tuned for more game day recipes, including homemade guacamole and artichoke dip - coming up next!

Cheers!

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