With Super Bowl just around the corner it is time to pull out the grocery list and plan what you will have for that fun and exciting afternoon of football.
Here are some ideas that may help you in your planning.
HOT GRAPE PUNCH
This favorite summertime cooler is totally different when heated and served in mugs.
6 cups water
1 quart unsweetened grape juice
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
Orange slices for garnish
Mix ingredients in a 4-quart saucepan.
Heat until warm and serve in mugs, garnished with orange slices.
Makes 12 cups.
FOOTBALL MUNCHIES
This traditional favorite is great for snacking while you’re watching bowl games.
1/4 cup butter or margarine
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
6 cups wheat, corn or rice cereal
3/4 cup salted nuts
1 cup pretzels
Preheat over to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine; stir in Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add cereal, nuts and pretzels; stir until all the pieces are coated. Spread the mixture out in a 10- by 15-inch pan. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes until crisp.
• Place on paper towels to cool. Serve immediately or place in tightly covered containers for gifts or storage. Makes 7 cups.
Super Bowl Refreshers: Quick & Easy Snack Ideas
Try some of these tasty snacks:
– Hot cider
– Low-fat cheese slices and crackers
– Breadsticks
– Sliced crisp vegetables with ranch dressing or cottage cheese blended smooth
– Dried fruit with nuts, wheat nuts, sunflower seeds and coconut flakes
– Deviled eggs
– Granola
– Tomato juice with a dash of onion salt and lemon juice, served with a stick of celery
– Celery stuffed with peanut butter and raisins or nuts
– Celery stuffed with low-fat pineapple, strawberry or chive cream cheese
