Everyone has their favorite go-to Superbowl party snacks and we’d like to share our must-serves with you!
Some are traditional, and a few are something a little different to WOW your crowd!
Enjoy the game!
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Our Favorite New Year’s Eve Starters
The fun part of any New Year’s Eve gathering is the tasty bites of different appetizers
We’ve put together a few of our favorites to share so you can ring in the New Year deliciously!
Happy New Year from Simply Sundays!
Herbed Ricotta Cheese
One of the most important parts of throwing a good party is the food, right?
I’m not saying this because we’re foodies and pretty much all we think about is food, but having a tasty spread of appetizers is a great way to ensure your gathering will be a success!
This is such a easy way to make a spread for baguettes or crackers and it looks like you put a lot of effort making this Herbed Ricotta Cheese
You’ll need 16 ounces of a good quality ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and a 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
I like the addition of basil and parsley to give it a fresh taste
Mix the ricotta and spices in a bowl until thoroughly combined
Thinly slice about 2 tablespoons each of fresh basil and parsley and add to the cheese
Mix until the herbs are incorporated
Serve with a crusty baguette or your favorite crackers
Enjoy!
Simply Sundays! ~ Herbed Ricotta Cheese
Ingredients
16 ounces of a good quality ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
fresh basil and parsley
Directions
Measure out 16 ounces of a good quality ricotta cheese, 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper and a 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
Mix the ricotta and spices in a bowl until thoroughly combined
Thinly slice fresh basil and parsley; mix until the herbs are incorporated
Serve with a crusty baguette or your favorite crackers
Tools used to make this recipe
Architec Gripperwood Cutting Board
Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set
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Jalapeño Popper Dip
Spicy, cheesy, creamy deliciousness. Jalapeño Popper Dip is a sure fire way to get an invite back to anyone’s house!
We love jalapeño poppers, but the thought of stuffing each pepper individually seemed daunting to me. Maybe this is the lazy way out, but it sure is tasty!
Start with 6 large jalapeños, one cup each of sour cream, shredded cheddar, shredded monterey jack and 8 ounces of cream cheese
The jalapeños need to be roasted so I’m going to throw them on a burner until the skin is slightly charred and blistered
You can also blister the peppers on a sheet pan in the oven under the broiler
Cut each pepper in half lengthwise, scrape off the charred skin and the seeds
Dice into small pieces
Add the three cheeses, sour cream and roasted jalapeños to the bowl of a mixer
Mix until just combined
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and toss in one cup of crushed tortilla chips
This topping adds a great crunch!
Spoon the cheese-pepper mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with the buttered tortillas
Top with a few slices of raw jalapeño for garnish
Bake in a 375 F degree oven for 15 – 20 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the topping is slightly browned
Serve up with your favorite chips and wait for the party invites to roll on in!
Enjoy!
Simply Sunday's ~ Jalapeño Popper Dip
Ingredients
6 large jalapeños
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 cup shredded monterey jack
8 ounces of cream cheese
2 tablespoons of butter
1 cup of crushed tortilla chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 F
Roast the jalapeños on a burner until the skin is slightly charred and blistered; cut each pepper in half lengthwise, scrape off the charred skin and the seeds; dice into small pieces
Add the three cheeses, sour cream and roasted jalapeños to the bowl of a mixer; mix until just combined
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and add in one cup of crushed tortilla chips
Spoon the cheese-pepper mixture into a baking dish and sprinkle with the buttered tortillas
Top with a few slices of raw jalapeño for garnish
Bake in a 375 F oven for 15 – 20 minutes until the dip is bubbly and the topping is slightly browned
Serve up with your favorite chips
Tools used to make this recipe
Pyrex Bakeware 9-1/2-Inch Scalloped Pie Plate, Clear
KitchenAid Professional 600 Series 6 Quart
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Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Charcuterie. Shar-koo-te-re. I just love saying it. And we love eating it
A charcuterie board is like a blockbuster film. The various meats are the stars, the cheeses are the co-stars and the and the pickled & marinated characters are the extras
This easy appetizer is mostly assembling your favorite cast, but the outcome is nothing short of spectacular
Cured meats paired with a selection of cheeses and pickled & marinated ingredients that all compliment each other… sounds like an Academy award!
There are no rules here. You pick and choose what you like with a few guidelines in place
Let’s start with the meats
I could honestly eat prosciutto wrapped around just about anything, so this thin, salty ham always makes an appearance on my charcuterie board
I also like something a little spicy like a capicola, a dry salami and a hot salami like sopressata
You can also use pepperoni, serrano ham, dry chorizo… really whatever meats you prefer
I like to serve the meats with a really grainy mustard for an added kick
So, let’s cheese. Oh, I mean talk about cheese. How long do you have to talk about my most favorite food in the universe?? Not that long? Ok.
I like to have a selection of a hard cheese, a soft cheese and either a smoky or sharp cheese
I’ve chosen a chunk of Parmesan, a smoky aged gouda and my new favorite find in life… burrata cheese!
Leave it to our Italian friends to fill fresh mozzarella with a creamy ricotta-cheese-like surprise inside. #mindblown
Now, let’s not forget our extras. The fatty meat and creamy cheese flavors need to be cut and using pickled and marinated ingredients lends a delicious contrast
You can pretty much stand in the international aisle in the grocery store and pick out your favorites. We like marinated artichoke hearts, spicy pepperoncini peppers, pickles, roasted red peppers and olives
I’m not just using any olives, I’ve marinated this olive medley with fresh rosemary and orange zest. Check them out Citrus Marinated Olives
Alright. I think I’m done with all of this chit chat and it’s time to get this show started. I said it was all about assembling your cast
I like to group the meats and cheeses on cutting boards, then put all of the other ingredients in little interesting bowls and plates
Fruits add some sweetness so you can add in some dried apricots or fresh grapes for some “pop”
You can serve with a variety of crackers, bread sticks and baguettes. After all, they’re just the vehicle to get all of these awesome ingredients into your mouth!
I like to “casually” display the ingredients. Just start with a few slices here and there and let your guests take over
Looks like an award winning party spread to me! Dig in!
Enjoy!!!
Simply Sundays! ~ Charcuterie & Cheese Board
Ingredients
6 to 12 ounces each of cured meats, such as prosciutto, capicola, dry salami and sopressata
6 to 12 ounces each of cheeses, such as Parmesan, smoky aged gouda and burrata cheese
6 to 12 ounces each of marinated artichoke hearts, spicy pepperoncini peppers, pickles, roasted red peppers and olives
Assorted baguettes, crackers, breadsticks, grainy mustard and fruits as desired
Tools used to make this recipe
Architec Gripperwood Cutting Board
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