The month of January was dedicated to appetizer’s. Brooke Firth picked this idea so she could have some ideas for yummy snacks to make for the Super Bowl. We ended having some fun and yummy treats.
We also were lucky to have Tori (Brooke's friend) come and teach us one of THE most amazing things I think I have ever learned. Tori has a blog called she shops smart, and it has pretty much changed my life. I have a new found love, it goes by the name of, COUPON. Now hear me out before you throw any stones…. I’ve never been much of a coupon clipper. Too much work, chasing around town, and I wasn’t ever sure if i was actually getting a good deal, because sometimes the brand names,even with a coupon are still a bit more or about the same as the generic brands. So I felt like if I just shop at Wal-Mart at by only the generic, I was doing pretty good, right???? WRONG!!!!!!!! In fact, A BIG, HUGE, FAT, WRONG!!!
After on week of using coupons I will NEVER by anything again without a coupon again. Just to give you an idea about what I am talking about, my first trip to Smith’s (I say first because after i realized it worked I went back for more) I spent $112 and saved $108. WOW!!! I went back for more, then I hit up Harmon’s and Albertson’s because I was addicted.
You wouldn’t believe the food I have in my house right now and the money I saved. I get teary eyed just thinking about it!
To sum it up in a nut-shell, you are pretty much just combining a manufacturers coupon with a stores sale price and saving amazing bucks! you order Sunday papers only, check a special web site that shows you all the deals, figure out what you want to buy that week, and then go shopping with your coupons. It is SO SIMPLE!!!! a win win situation, you can’t go wrong, and even better…..there is no catch, that’s it. Just save money and end up with tons of groceries!!!
I highly recommend doing this.
Anyways…..back to our appetizers…..
Here they are.
Meatballs by Mindy Burbidge
16 oz. jar of salsa
18 oz. jar of grape jelly
40 oz. bag of frozen home-style beef meatballs
Put the ingredients in a large pot or crock pot. Stir and simmer until the meatballs are warm.
yummy and simple!
Nellie’s Salsa by Shanelle Spackman
1 can of black-eyed peas (drained)
1 can of white corn (drained)
2 avocados (chopped)
6 Roma tomatoes (diced)
bunch of cilantro (leaves only, roughly chopped)
juice from 1 lime
1 package of Italian dressing mix (prepared according to package)
Throw all ingredients in a bowl, toss together. Serve with Tostitos, Hint of lime chips.
a must at all our Blake family BBQ’s!
Tortilla Pin Wheels by Lindsay Smith
1 C. sour cream
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 can chopped ripe olives
1 can chopped green chilies, well drained
1 C. shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 C. chopped green onions
garlic powder (to taste)
seasoned salt (to taste)
5 flour tortillas (10 inches) room temperature
Salsa
In a large bowl, beat the first 8 ingredients until blended. Spread over tortillas. roll up tightly. Wrap each with plastic wrap, twisting ends. refrigerate for several hours.
unwrap, cut into 1/2 inch – 3/4 inch slices. (electric knife works best) Discard ends
yummy!
Spinach Artichoke Dip by Amber Howard
3 lbs. of fresh spinach
1/2 gallon of whipping cream
2 1/2 lbs. artichoke hearts
3 lbs. cream cheese
1 C. fresh parmesan cheese (shredded)
20 dashes of Tabasco Sauce
3 Tbs. white pepper
garlic salt (to taste)
Mix all ingredients in a crock pot or sauce pan. Serve with Tortilla chips or French bread.
*you can definitely half this
Chips and QuesoDip by Brooke Rechtenbach
1 Block Velveeta Cheese (big or small depending on how much you want to make)
1 lb. Hamburger or Sausage
1 jar of Salsa
Brown and drain your meat. Mix all ingredients until melted. keep heated and serve with tortilla chips.
It was a wonderful evening! Thanks for all the yummy recipes girls and of course…….don’t forget the coupons!
-Jami
