Super Snack

I just received this image accompanied by a recipe in my email and nearly fell out of my chair. LOL. How ridiculous is this!

The sheer fact that someone took the time to create this masterpeice AND calculate the calories, is mind boggling!!!!

The Field:
1 Pound of Guacamole
15 Oz. Queso Dip For The Steelers End Zone
15 Oz. Salsa For The Cardinals End Zone
2 Oz. Sour Cream for the Field Lines

The Players:
15 Vienna Sausages
Helmets - 3 Oz. Sharp Cheddar Cheese

The Goal Posts:
1 Slim Jim for Each Goal Post
1 Oz. Monterey Jack Cheddar To Anchor (each)

The Stands:
58 Twinkies
1 Pound of Bacon
1 Bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos
1 Bag of Cheetos
1 Bag of Corn Tortilla Chips
1 Bag of Chex Mix

The Blimp:
20 Oz. Football-Shaped Summer Sausage (optional) (on second thought, no, this isn't optional. Go buy one.)

TOTAL CALORIES: 24,375
TOTAL GRAMS OF FAT: 1,285
TOTAL COST: $86.47

Enjoy!

Potatoes a La Jacques Pepin

I have been a really bad blogger of late... but, it is my new New Year's resolution to be more inspired by cooking and food and write about it!

I hope to come back with an inspiring post after my weekend excursion.

In the mean time, I thought I would share a recipe my mom and dad discovered on crazy Rachael Ray. Although super annoying and cheesy beyond belief, she does have some pretty "yumo" recipes, this one a French inspired potato dish.

What you will need:
1 lb or bag of new potatoes, mini gold potatoes, russtes, etc. Basically something small.
3 - 4 cups of chicken stock, reduced sodium
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
Herbs of your choice either fresh or dried (basil, dill, thyme, oregano, etc)
2 tbls unsalted butter
1 tbls olive oil

What to do:
- Poor about 3 cups chicken stalk in a stalk pot and drop potatoes in with 1/2 of salt; turn on boil and let em' go until the stock is nearly gone (about 30 minutes)
- Check potatoes for done-ness and add additional cup if needed (another 10-15 minutes)
- Once all of the liquid has been absorbed, add olive oil and sauteed potatoes for about a minute
- Place in bowl and toss with butter, salt, pepper and herbs

This is super easy and it really makes a boring old potato into something special and full of flavor!

Enjoy!