Game Day Entertaining
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Saturday Night Special
Tailgating with friends in your home offers an array of opportunities to enjoy fan-favorite foods beyond grilled & smoked specialties or cold foods that can be tucked into a cooler. Slow cookers are entertaining MVP’s as they not only tend to the actual cooking while being a hands-free resource but they keep items hot for hours so folks can mingle about, chat & watch the game while grazing on your delicious home cooked specialties. When big appetites come into play, Game Day Italian Dip Sliders fit the bill. The recipe sports all sorts of delectable yummies we just can’t seem to get enough of. Slow roasted beef seasoned with the convenience of a package of salad dressing mix, pungent pepperoncinis & zippy crushed red pepper flakes make this a crowd pleasing winner. Be certain to have a look at The Tailgaters Quick Reference Slow Cooker Guide for additional pointers for breezy entertaining.
Game Day Italian Dip Sliders
makes 2 dozen
The Basic Fundamentals
The roast & onions can be served in larger submarine sandwich rolls for heartier appetites.
3 large sweet onions, sliced
1 {0.6-oz} packet of zesty Italian dressing mix
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 {2 1/2 lb} chuck roast, trimmed
4 bay leaves
1 {16-oz} jar sliced pepperoncini peppers, divided
1/2 cup beef broth
2 dozen slider buns, split
6 Provolone cheese slices, quartered
Garnish: Parsley
Place the onions in the bottom of a lightly greased 6-qt crock of a slow cooker. Combine the dressing mix, the oregano & the red pepper flakes. Rub the seasonings onto both sides of the roast & place over the onions in the crock. Top the roast with the bay leaves & half of the jar of peppers. Pour all of the liquid from the peppers & the beef broth over the roast. Place the crock into the base of the slow cooker and cover with the lid. Cook on LOW for 9 to 10 hours or until the meat shreds easily with a fork. Discard the bay leaves.
Place the bottom of the buns on foil-lined half sheet pans. Top with the beef & onion mixture & the cheese. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese melts. Sprinkle with the reserved pepperoncini peppers & parsley. Cover with the roll tops. Serve with the au jus.
The Extra Point
The roast makes a wonderful weeknight supper. Serve with mashed potatoes & a green salad for an effortless winning meal the whole gang will love.
FROM THE SOUTHERN HOSTESS OF BUTTERMILK LIPSTICK
{helpful advice}
How To Make Football Pennants
Add a little game day swag to the sliders before serving.
A craft punch & scissors help create this idea quickly.
Follow my tips & advice to pull it off.
Game Day Crafts 101
Style Points
Football Pennants
Pep up tailgating festivities instantly with football pennants.
Display them on tables or perch atop a variety game day snacks for added charm.
The good news is that they’re a cinch to create & it doesn’t take much to make an impact.
Cut 3 x 1 3/4-inch triangular shapes from chocolate brown card stock.
Pierce 2 small holes using a craft punch on the short side of the triangles.
Draw lines over the surface to resemble football laces with a paint pen.
Allow to dry. Retrace the lines several times for sharp color, if necessary.
Weave small wooden picks through the holes to secure the winning party idea.
etc
Game Day Entertaining 101
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Who Makes It Possible
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Slow Cooker Essentials
Stay or Go 6-Quart Portable Slow Cooker
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