Recipes

Homegating: A New Way To Tailgate, But At Home

Posted 10/15/2010

(NAPSI) - Americans are discovering the delights of tailgating parties-without the difficulties. Instead of driving to a game and trying to eat outside in whatever the weather, they’re “homegating,” enjoying the party in a comfortable, home environment-complete with couches, bathrooms and kitchens. Here are hints on how to have a homegating party of your own:

• Decorate the house with footballs, pom-poms or a team logo banner. A toy football helmet turned upside down works as a chips bowl. Get paper goods in team colors.

• Spice up your drink menu. When you serve Bloody Marys, make them with Wholly Salsa (put through a blender) instead of tomato juice.

• Try this delicious dip:

Wholly Halftime Dip

Serves 15

1 Tbsp. butter

1 small red bell pepper

1 medium onion, chopped

2 15-oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained

1−2 tsp. fresh chopped jalapeño peppers

½ tsp. ground cumin

1 cup Wholly Salsa

2 cups cheddar or Colby cheese, shredded

7 oz. Wholly Guacamole--spicy or classic flavor

½ cup low-fat sour cream

(Optional): 1 cup fresh-cooked or preprepared chicken or beef fajita strips

Melt butter in skillet until sizzling. Add red pepper and onion. Cook over medium heat until onion is softened. Stir in beans, jalapeños and cumin. Continue cooking until heated (2−3 minutes). Transfer 1 cup of the bean mixture to a food processor or blender and process on high until smooth. Return blended mixture to remaining bean mixture and stir. Spread bean mixture onto an 11x8” baking dish. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight. Just before serving, layer Wholly Salsa, cheese and Wholly Guacamole over the bean mixture. Smooth guacamole out evenly. Serve with tortilla or pita chips.

• Visit a new website that’s a one-stop spot for coupons, tips, recipes, fun games and decor: www.HomegatingHQ.com. There, you can also watch fun videos and cooking demos and play football trivia games.