BEER IN THE REAR CHICKEN

Hey, ya'll......this will result in SUPER MOIST chicken for the SUPER BOWL!!!! Try it and let me know what you think.

BEER IN THE REAR CHICKEN

From the files of Saundra Carriker

1/4 cup Mayonnaise

Fated Zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp paprika

3/4 tsp celery seeds

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Pinch of cayenne pepper

1 4-pound chicken, rinsed and patted dry

1 12-ounce can beer

Stir together the mao, zest, paprika, celery seeds, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Rub the chicken down (inside and out) with this mixture, place the chicken in a bowl and put it in the refrigerator while you get the grill ready.

Prepare the charcoal or gas grill for indirect grilling. If you use a gas grill, preheat it to medium and place a drip pan in the center of the grill. If you use a charcoal grill, light the coals. When they are red hot, use tongs to move them into two piles on opposite sides of the grill. Let coals burn until they are covered with a thin layer of gray ash. Set a metal drip pan in the center of the grill between the piles of coals.

When the grill is ready, open the beer can and drink a few sips (or just pour a little out). Put the can in the chicken's rear cavity, keeping the can upright. Stand the chicken upright on the grill grate over the drip pan. Cover the grill and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the chicken is very tender and nearly falling off the bone. Remember that if you're using charcoal, you will need to add 10 to 12 fresh charcoal per side after 1 hour). When the done, the internal temperature of the chicken should register 180 degrees F on a meat thermometer insterted in teh thickest part of the thigh but not touching the bone.

Transfer the chicken to a cutting board or serving platter, but be careful! Don't spill the hot beer. Let the chicken stand for about 5 minutes; remove and discard the beer can and carve the chicken.

Happy Cooking!!!

Saundra

GREAT HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE

GREAT HOMEMADE GUACAMOLE!!
From the Files of Saundra Carriker

2 ripe avocadoes - peeled, pitted and chopped coarsely
Finely grates zest and juice of 1 lime
1 medium tomato - finely chopped
1 small red onion - finely chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
1 clove garlic - minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper


Place the avocados in a bowl and mash lightly with a fork. Add all the remaining ingredients. Stir. Mash all of this mixture to desired consistency. Serve with tortilla chips.

Happy Cooking!!
Saundra

JALAPENO CHEESE LOG

When I use this recipe, I think about the trip that Pat and Jet took to Louisiana when Jet was looking for a college where he could get his degree and continue playing football. They brought me back a cookbook that is FULL of delicious and sometimes quite spicy recipes. This is one! Perfect for the Superbowl game......and once you start you cannot stop eating it! Enjoy. Oh, and by the way.....he did go to college in Louisiana, played football, and met our precious daughter-in-law, Stephanie.

JALAPENO CHEESE LOG

from the files of Saundra Carriker

1 (16 oz) pkg processed cheese, softened

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened

hot pepper sauce

3/4 cup finely chopped green onions

3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

3/4 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers

Place cheese on buttered wax paper and roll to 1/2 inch thickness. Spread cream cheese on cheese spread. Sprinkle with hot pepper sauce and spread evenly on cream cheese. Sprinkle green onions, pecans and jalapeno peppers on cream cheese layer. Lifting 1 end of wax paper, roll cheese to form log. Serve as a spread with crackers. Serves 10.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PARTY MIX

WHITE CHOCOLATE PARTY MIX

From the Files of Saundra Carriker

Mix this up the day before the big party! If you're expecting 30 or more people you will want to double or even triple this.

1 (16 oz) package white chocolate

3 cups rice cereal squares

3 cups corn cereal squares

3 cup O-shaped oat cereal

3 cups stick pretzels

2 cups dry roasted peanuts

1 (12 oz) package candy-coated plain chocolate candies

Melt white chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water. Combine rice, corn and oat cereal, pretzels, peanuts and candies in large bowl. Slowly pour melted chocolate over cereal mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Spread mixture on wax paper and let stand until cool. Break into bite sized pieces. Store in air-tight container in refrigerator to keep fresh.

Happy Cooking!

Saundra

SuperBowl 7-Layer Dip

SuperBowl Party time is the next best thing to Christmas at our house. We've had SuperBowl parties for years. There have been times when we've had as many as 30-40 people, and times that it's been very few - BUT.....no matter if it's 2, 20 or 40....we always have plenty of home cooked food! I will do my best to post some good SuperBowl Grub from now till the big day - so keep logging in and try some of the recipes that I've tried through the years.

SuperBowl 7-Layer Dip

1 can (16 oz.) refried beans

1 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix

1 cup Sour Cream

1 cup salsa

1 cup shredded lettuce

1 cup Mexican Style Shredded Cheese

1/2 cup chopped green onions

2 Tbsp. sliced pitted ripe olives

MIX the beans & taco seasoning mix. Spread onto bottom of a 9 inch pie plate.

LAYER remaining ingredients over bean mixture; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

SERVE with tortilla chips or fritos.

GO TEAM!!!! Enjoy.

Saundra