Sausage with Red Wine and Smoked Paprika

 

These are an easy and great little snack for football, cocktail parties or the holidays.

1lb Kielbasa or other sausage ( Andouille or smoked sausage would be great)

2 T olive oil

1 T chopped fresh oregano or parsley

2 t chopped garlic

1 t smoked paprika

1/2 c dry red wine

Cut sausage into 1/2 in rounds. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med high heat. add sausage and cook until browned. stir in oregano, garlic and paprika. cook for 1 minute. Add red wine and stir. reduce heat to low and cook for 3-4 minutes. Serve with toothpicks.

 

Are You Ready For Some Football?: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

It is football season, time for tailgates and parties. Here is an easy recipe that will please a crowd on the weekend or your family on the weeknight.

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

2 lbs ground chicken

1/3 c blue cheese crumbles

1/2 c panko bread crumbs

2 T buttermilk ( you can use regular milk and add 1 t vinegar)

3 T hot sauce

1 t minced garlic

1/4 c chopped onion

1 T Italian seasoning

1 t salt

1/4 t pepper

1 c  buffalo wing sauce (We made our own, melt 1/2 stick butter, add 1 t minced garlic, 1 c hot sauce, and 2 t brown sugar, stir)

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. form into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until no longer pink. Toss with wing sauce in a large bowl. Serve on toasted buns with blue cheese and lettuce. Add shredded mozzarella cheese if desired.

** Entertaining tip, add meatballs and wing sauce into a crock pot and set on warm. Or make smaller sized meatballs and serve as appetizers with a side of blue cheese dressing.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Honey Mustard Sauce

Perfect for football games or kid friendly dinners.

Bacon Wrapped Chicken With Honey Mustard Sauce

4 chicken breasts cut into 3rds

12 slices of bacon

1 cup mayonnaise

2 T dijon mustard

2 T honey

salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 375. Wrap 1 slice of bacon around each piece of chicken and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for about 25 minutes, draining juices from pan 1/2 way through cooking to ensure crispy bacon. Mix mayo, mustard and honey together, season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.