I know everyone is focusing on New Year’s Resolutions,
dealing with life in this pandemic,
and trying to stay sane in this political turmoil…
but here in Alabama,
we are focused on the National Championship game tomorrow night!
We love to go all out for Alabama games,
but with safe socializing in mind
and the fact that winter has arrived in the South
{high Monday predicted 45 and low 34} ~
It’s too cold to have friends over for watching on the patio 🥶
But!
HHjr and his boys and I will carry on in celebratory fashion!
I will fill the football helmet with chips and salsa or Tailgate Trash
And I can set an Alabama tablescape!
Or perhaps we’ll have a buffet
Or maybe I’ll get out the Alabama Football Tree and Wreath for decor
I’m also thinking about my favorite Alabama food from the archives…
These recipes are great for any event or gathering all year round!
Sweet Home Alabama Butter Pecan Coffeecake
is great for breakfast, snacking or dessert
Wedge Salad Dip is one of my favorites
you can customize it with your team or event colors
and serve it with healthy dippers like romaine leaves,
celery, cucumber slices or sweet peppers
Dixie Mac & Cheese Poppers are super simple to make
using Stouffer’s prepared macaroni & cheese,
and you can make them kid friendly with sweet peppers instead of jalapenos
Sassy Sausage Squares only take minutes to make and bake
Cooked or rotisserie chicken, mixed with red and white BBQ sauces,
and enclosed in crescent rolls…just try to resist!
Or if you want to keep things lo-carb, how about
Ranch Chicken with Alabama White Sauce
Or I can make a big pot of slow cooker Winter Warmth Chowder
perfect for this cold weather,
and the boys will love the tater tot croutons
A loaded vegetable pizza would be good…
like this “Not Your Momma’s Vegetable Pizza”
It’s loaded with asparagus, Brussels sprouts, fennel,
pine nuts and crispy prosciutto-
the only Southern part of this delicious pizza is the name 😂
For dessert, I think I’ll make 2 Bite Cherry Pies,
they’re red and white,
and small enough to be a not too guilty treat
Alabama Comeback Bars are a household favorite treat too,
a crazy combo that includes potato chips and bacon
in a sweet cookie bar
Time to get busy in the kitchen today
so I can enjoy the game tomorrow!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
Thursday Favorite Things Creative Cumpulsions Friday with Friends