Spirited Rice Krispies Treats

Really, how did I never think of this before?!?  One of the easiest and quickest desserts out there is the enduring Rice Krispy treat (let's be honest...I can eat an entire pan in one sitting).  This past football season I decided to spice up my regular Rice Krispy treats and add some red food coloring to show my team pride.  They were a huge hit and added the perfect amount of spirit and color to our tailgating table.  


Here is the recipe I used...


Original Rice Krispies Treats

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz.) miniature marshmallows (these melt easier than the large ones)
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1/2 tablespoon of your team colors food coloring (start with 1/2 tablespoon but you can adjust based on your colors and how dark you want the treats to be)

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.


2. Add the cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Best if served the same day.




 



I wish I had taken more pictures of my colored treats! 
You can see the red ones mixed in with the regular ones. 

 While we are on the subject of Rice Krispies...my girlfriends recently threw me a baby shower and I requested a Rice Krispies diaper cake (don't worry, I didn't think of this all by myself, I found the idea on Pinterest).  My sister made the most amazing shower cake ever!  I had leftover for days!

 

My baby shower cake

 

2012 College Football Helmet Schedules

This is something we look forward to every football season - the handy dandy College Football Helmet Schedule. This is something that is printed out and hung on the fridge August through December in our house. 

Take a look at the schedule and start planning those big tailgate parties and away game trips now! 

Schedules for all FBS teams

2012 SEC Football Helmet Schedule

2012 ACC Football Helmet Schedule

2012 Big 12 Football Helmet Schedule

2012 Big 10 Football Helmet Schedule


48 days and counting!  

Tabasco: Condiment of Champions

My family is in love with all things Tabasco. Literally...we consume way too much of it.  In fact, every Christmas my parents give us a gift basket of McIlhenny products that will generally last us through the year.  Our perennial favorites? The Tabasco Spicy Mayonnaise and the Tabasco Garlic/Grilling Marinade (this marinade is seriously the best McIlhenny product there is...you must go try now with all your summer grilling).   

With Summer now in full swing we recently stocked up on fresh tomatoes on our recent trip to the farmer's market - and nothing says fresh tomatoes like B.L.Ts. Actually, nothing says Summer like B.L.Ts. 

Now, I am not much of a mayo fan...in fact I don't typically eat mayonnaise on sandwiches unless it is mixed in with other food (chicken salad, pimento cheese, etc.) But, I do make an exception when it comes to Tabasco spicy mayo as this mayo tends to make everything better.  For our B.L.T-fest I used both the Spicy Mayonnaise and the Chicago Fire Mustard (from our gift basket, of course) on my sandwich. 



Tabasco Spicy Mayonnaise and the
Chicago Fire Mustard with Tabasco



Final product with a cheese
addition, of course - so really a B.L.T.C



I promise, this isn't a paid endorsement for Tabasco...I am just a little passionate about how good it is! So, if you are going to waste your calories on a mayonnaise make sure it is the Tabasco Spicy Mayonnaise.  It doesn't just make B.L.Ts better it makes everything better.  I tend to mix a little bit of it in with my regular mayo when making chicken salads, pimento cheeses, deviled eggs and even egg salad. 

 

  

Game Day Breakfast of Champions: Crock-pot Casserole

Like many of you, I have developed an OBESSION with Pinterest.  I love wasting time on the site and dreaming of fun projects or delicious desserts to make.  I have a feeling that this site is truly going to help me step up my tailgating game for this football season – so many great food, hosting and decor ideas!  Just this past week I created a “Game Days” board and pinned my first recipe to it.  Thanks to “A Latte with otta A” blog for this simple and easy breakfast recipe.  What could be better than Bacon, Eggs, and Potoatos (and no cooking, might I add!) all mixed together in a crock-pot for a super simple Game Day breakfast.  

I will have to report back once I make this....enjoy! 

Perfect for those early morning football games!