{"id":3609,"date":"2011-02-07T11:34:18","date_gmt":"2011-02-07T19:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/?p=3609"},"modified":"2011-02-07T11:34:50","modified_gmt":"2011-02-07T19:34:50","slug":"whatever-with-the-football-bring-on-the-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/?p=3609","title":{"rendered":"Whatever with the football, bring on the food&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I spent the majority of Sunday morning and early afternoon in the kitchen making food to bring to a Super Bowl get together. I decided on two kinds of cookies and a macaroni and cheese recipe from Food\u00a0&amp; Wine magazine.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3610\" title=\"IMG_2287\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2287.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2287.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2287-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies<br \/>\n<\/strong>These cookies were more like raspberry &#8220;chapstick&#8221; cookies&#8230; I&#8217;ll explain. I had a package of Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Dough &#8211; the just add butter and egg kind. There was a recipe on the back for thumbprint cookies &#8211; as a back-up, I went online to look at <a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/\">AllRecipes.com<\/a> to see if I could find other ideas. The recipes I found were pretty similar to the Betty Crocker one, but in reading the comments, I learned the chapstick trick.<\/p>\n<p>I got my sugar cookie mix in the bowl &#8211; then I added my softened butter, egg and 3 tablespoons of flour. I mixed it up and then created dough balls.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3611\" title=\"IMG_2261\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2261.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2261.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2261-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I then grabbed my raspberry preserves out of the fridge.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3615\" title=\"IMG_2265\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2265.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2265.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2265-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Instead of making &#8220;thumbprints&#8221; &#8211; people complained that the\u00a0preserves leaked over the edges onto the sides and bottoms of the cookies&#8230; several <a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">AllRecipes.com<\/a> readers suggested using the lid of a chapstick to make the indentations. I did end up making bigger indentations on my second and third batches.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3614\" title=\"IMG_2268\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2268.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2268.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2268-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I grabbed my Avon lip balm from my Christmas stocking goodies and I was good to go. It was the perfect solution.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3616\" title=\"IMG_2266\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2266.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2266.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2266-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I filled my\u00a0 holes with the preserves. The recipe said to use seedless jelly &#8211; whatever, it was FINE with the preserves.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3617\" title=\"IMG_2285\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2285.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2285.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2285-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I melted vanilla chips in the microwave and then cut the end off a plastic bag and piped on the stripes. It was the perfect amount of sweetness, they were delicious! Super chewy, just the way I like my sugar cookies.<\/p>\n<p>Next up was <strong>Chocolate Chip Cookies<\/strong>. I decided not to mess with a good thing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3618\" title=\"IMG_2295\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2295.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2295.jpg 350w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2295-219x300.jpg 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I used the Nestle Toll House recipe on the bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips. I like to take them out just as the bottoms turn the slightest bit of brown in color. They came out perfect!<\/p>\n<p>Next up\u00a0were my <strong>Mini Macs<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3621\" title=\"IMG_2327\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2327.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2327.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2327-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I had seen a recipe in the latest Food &amp; Wine magazine and then I failed to pick up cheddar cheese at the store. I did however have a bag of the Kraft Homestyle Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese. Perfect &#8211; any excuse to not go to the store on Super Bowl Sunday. I boiled water for the pasta, once cooked, I drained the water and set the macaroni in a bowl while I made the sauce. 2 tablespoons butter and the packet of seasonings &#8211; it was flour with some seasonings to make a rue. Once that got mixed together, I added the cheese packet &#8211; it wasn&#8217;t powder, but man\u00a0was that stuff fluorescent orange. I also added 2 pieces of sliced American cheese. I then followed the Food &amp; Wine Magazine recipe.\u00a0I added an\u00a0egg yolk and 1\/4 teaspoon of Spanish smoked paprika.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3622\" title=\"IMG_2311\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2311.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2311.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2311-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I prepped my mini muffin tins with butter and Parmesan cheese. Grease each cup and then sprinkle with cheese before adding the mac-n-cheese to the tins.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3623\" title=\"IMG_2312\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2312.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2312.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2312-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I then grated fresh parm and placed it on the tops of each mini mac.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3625\" title=\"IMG_2314\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2314.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2314.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2314-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Place tins\u00a0in the oven at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. I must say, I had better luck with my darker non-stick muffin pans. I had trouble getting them out of the lighter pans. I used a tea sized spoon to just pop them right out.<\/p>\n<p>How awesome are these? Pop in your mouth mac-n-cheese? Now that&#8217;s brilliant!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3626\" title=\"IMG_2323b\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2323b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2323b.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2323b-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We got the car packed with our goodies and off we went. The food spread was incredible&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3627\" title=\"IMG_2335\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2335.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"525\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2335.jpg 350w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2335-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Poppers, tequila and lime wings, quiche, nachos, spinach dip, veggies&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3628\" title=\"IMG_2329\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2329.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2329-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This was a Mary Alice&#8217;s (From Ace of Cakes) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/mary-alices-hoagie-dip-recipe\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">hoagie dip recipe<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; all kids of deli meats, cheeses, peppers, etc. and served with sliced up hoagie rolls. Super fun!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3629\" title=\"IMG_2338\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2338.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2338.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2338-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Carrots and celery cancel out the cookie calories right?<\/p>\n<p>We had a really great time at the get together. We enjoyed the food, game, commercials, and hanging out with good friends.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3630\" title=\"IMG_2344\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2344.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2344.jpg 450w, http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/IMG_2344-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Meet Allie &#8211; (Todd and Michelle&#8217;s dog). Yep, that pretty much summed up how we all felt after tackling the food table.<\/p>\n<p>How about you? Did you do anything fun over the weekend or for the Super Bowl?<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1460\" title=\"foo1121\" src=\"http:\/\/foodiddy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/foo1121.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"74\" height=\"41\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I spent the majority of Sunday morning and early afternoon in the kitchen making food to bring to a Super Bowl get together. I decided on two kinds of cookies and a macaroni and cheese recipe from Food\u00a0&amp; Wine magazine. Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies These cookies were more like raspberry &#8220;chapstick&#8221; cookies&#8230; I&#8217;ll explain. 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