The Red-Headed Step Child

If the Rams don't kill this will......

INGREDIENTS

• 12 cups beer
• 6 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers whiskey
• 3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers grenadine syrup

DIRECTIONS

1. Pour one pint glass of beer. Measure a shot of whiskey, and pour in. Top with 1/2 shot of grenadine.

Brass Monkey

INGREDIENTS

• 6 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers coconut flavored rum
• 6 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons 151 proof rum

DIRECTIONS

1. In a cocktail mixer full of ice, combine coconut rum and pineapple juice. Shake vigorously and strain into glass. Float 151 rum over the top. Drink in one gulp.

Makes 6 gulps....perfect for every Rams game this year.

B-52

INGREDIENTS

• 3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers Irish cream liqueur
• 3 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers coffee flavored liqueur

DIRECTIONS

1. Stir together the Irish cream liqueur and coffee liqueur. Pour into two shot glasses.

Makes 6

Indiana Bulldog

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup vodka
• 3/4 cup coffee flavored liqueur
• 2 cups milk
• 2 cups cola-flavored carbonated beverage

DIRECTIONS

1. Into a tall glass with ice, pour vodka, coffee liqueur, milk and cola. Stir.

Makes 6

Root Beer Paralyzer

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup coffee flavored liqueur
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons root beer schnapps
• 3 cups milk
• 2-1/2 cups and 2 tablespoons cola-flavored carbonated beverage
• ice

DIRECTIONS

1. Fill a tall glass with ice. Pour in coffee liqueur, root beer schnapps and milk. Top with cola.

Makes 6

He-Man Chili

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno pepper
• 1 cup Merlot wine
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, mashed, liquid reserved
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until evenly brown and crisp. Reserve juices in skillet, and set bacon aside. Brown the sausage in the bacon juices. Set aside. Cook the ground beef in the skillet until evenly brown. Set aside. Saute the onion and green pepper in the skillet juices until tender.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, mix the bacon, sausage, beef, onion, green pepper, and jalapeno pepper. Pour in the wine and tomatoes, and season with chili powder. Cook 20 minutes, stirring often. Mix in the beans, and continue to cook and stir 25 minutes.

Meatball Sandwich

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 French baguette
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt, or to taste
• 1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
• 4 slices provolone cheese

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, gently mix by hand the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and egg. Shape into 12 meatballs, and place in a baking dish.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cooked through. Meanwhile, cut the baguette in half lengthwise, and remove some of the bread from the inside to make a well for the meatballs. Brush with olive oil, and season with garlic powder and salt. Slip the baguette into the oven during the last 5 minutes of the meatball's time, or until lightly toasted.
4. While the bread toasts, warm the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. When the meatballs are done, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to the sauce. Spoon onto the baguette and top with slices of provolone cheese. Return to the oven for 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Cool slightly, cut into servings, and enjoy!

Pepperoni Bread

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon dried basil leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion flakes
• 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced pepperoni sausage
• 1 (6 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS

1. Allow frozen bread dough to thaw approximately 8 hours, or overnight, in the refrigerator. Place dough in a large, lightly greased bowl. Place bowl in a warm location, and allow dough to rise until doubled (2 to 3 hours). Punch down dough.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. On a lightly greased, large baking sheet, roll dough into an approximately 12x18 inch rectangle. Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with basil, onion flakes and oregano. Layer with pepperoni to within a half inch of the edges. Top with mozzarella cheese.
4. Beginning with the longest edge, roll dough into a thin cylinder and seal seam. Glaze with egg.
5. Bake in the preheated oven 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cut into bite sized pieces to serve.

Black Bean Quesadillas

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 2/3 cups salsa, divided
• 10 (8 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS

1. In a bowl, mash the beans; add 1 cup salsa. Place five tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spread with bean mixture. Sprinkle with cheese; top with the remaining tortillas.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until crisp and heated through. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and remaining salsa.

Baked Nachos

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half
• 1 (14.25 ounce) can refried beans
• 8 ounces corn tortilla chips
• 1 1/2 cups grated pepper Jack cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup sour cream

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
2. Place the chicken on a microwave-safe plate, cover with a paper towel, and place in a microwave oven. Cook on high power until the chicken is no longer pink and cooked through, about 10 minutes. Cool, and use a knife to shred the chicken. Set aside.
3. Place the refried beans in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thoroughly heated.
4. Layer half the chips, 1/2 cup cheese, and green onions on the bottom of prepared baking dish. Spoon the refried beans over the chip mixture. Sprinkle with another 1/2 cup cheese, and spread with the sour cream. Arrange the shredded chicken over the sour cream layer. Top with the remaining chips and 1/2 cup cheese.
5. Bake in preheated oven until the cheese melts throughout, 15 to 18 minutes.