MIA But Still Cooking!!

No one said raising a family is easy and my family is about as dysfunctional as they come. We love unconditionally and are as loyal as can be, but that doesn't mean my boys don't find trouble...all the time!! 

For anyone who thinks they don't have problems; you are in denial, plain and simple. 

Our problems, unfortunately, get spread like wildfire, mountains made out of mole hills and the gossip, which is rarely true, still sparks unneeded drama usually resulting in the police visiting my home.  Needless to say, I have been MIA due to family issues, but I am happy to report.... I have returned!  Finding time to write about my cooking adventures has taken a back seat as of late, but that doesn't mean I haven't been cooking.

Football season kicked off Saturday with my beloved Iowa Hawkeyes slaughtering Tennessee Tech.  I couldn't have asked for a better start to College Football, even with the rain!  With two boys, my husband, my daughter and I all liking different NFL teams, the only thing we can agree on is our HAWKEYES.  There is always a game on we MUST watch and with each game there has to be food, snacks and beverages.

I am going to be trying a ton of new recipes this year while keeping some of our favorite tailgating dishes around.

Snacks Recipes to Come:

Pickle Wraps

Cucumber Sandwiches

Crispy Fried Hot Wings

Turkey Meatballs

Chicken Wraps

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Crockpot Chili Con Queso

Sweet and Spicy Lil' Smokies

Bacon Wrapped Water Chestnuts

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Pigs in a Blanket

Bacon Wrapped Crackers

Beer Bread with Spinach Dill Dip

These are just a few of the snacks coming to my living room this football season. 

Saturday = College Football and the occasional NFL, Sunday = NFL, Monday = NFL, and now even Thursday = NFL in this house. One would think this is a bit much, but not for this household. We love our FOOTBALL!! 

GO HAWKS!!

 GO VIKES!!