JEN SEVERN'S BLOG

Now you know it…I love football and football food! YUMMY!  I was sampling a dish at a Super Bowl party several years ago when I came across this incredible Italian stuffed bread. Now, I crave it.  Plus, our house smells amazing after I make it.  Everyone starts pouring into the kitchen wondering what is creating such an amazing aroma.  It’s EASY too!  It’s a great option to bring to the next party you are attending, maybe a Super Bowl Party!  It’s amazing!  If you make it and don’t like it, swing it by my house and we will devour it for you!  Let me know if you try it and how it goes!  I even want to know if it’s a flop.  I always enjoy a good story:) Italian Bread 10+ cloves fresh garlic 1 large loaf French bread unsliced 1/2 cup butter 1/4 cup olive oil 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped Sliced olives (a can) Pepperoni (I use a lot)...

This is the BEST Guacamole! The lemon juice in this guacamole will keep it from turning brown.  It will look and taste great for hours.  Enjoy!  YUM! Guacamole  from Ina Garten on the Food Network Ingredients: 4 ripe Hass avocados 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon) 8 dashes of hot pepper sauce (I use Tabasco) 1/2 cup small-diced red onion (1 small onion) 1 large garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon of kosher salt 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper 1 medium tomato, seeded, and small-diced (I use Roma) Directions Cut the avocados in 1/2, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh out of their shells into a large bowl. (I use my hands.) Immediately add the lemon juice, hot pepper sauce, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and toss well. Using a sharp knife, slice through the avocados in the bowl until they are finely diced. Add the tomatoes. Mix well and taste for salt and pepper.

Here is a great appetizer that you could enjoy while watching the  Super Bowl .  This recipe is a sure hit.  Enjoy!  It came from my friend Stacey Mahaffie.  Thanks Stacey! Buffalo Chicken Dip 1/2 Chicken Brest, Boiled and Shredded 1 8oz package cream cheese; softened 1/2 cup buffalo sauce 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing OR 1/2 cup blue cheese salad dressing 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese Spread the cream cheese into an ungreased 8×8 dish.   Layer the chicken, ranch (or blue cheese) dressing, and buffalo sauce. Sprinkle with shredded Colby jack cheese.  Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Serve warm with tortilla chips or celery.  I tried the recipe with ranch and loved it, but it is also good with blue cheese dressing. If you don’t have time to boil and shred a chicken breast you could use a rotisserie chicken.   Stacey gave this to us for  Christmas ...