Buffalo Chicken Soup Recipe – A Souper Bowl for Super Bowl Sunday

January 30, 2012 in Entrees

Buffalo Chicken rectangle

Buffalo Chicken Soup - Buffalo Wings in Liquid Form

Am I the only one who thinks it is strange to pay millions of dollars to men who run around on a field kicking/throwing/catching a ball, and yet we pay our teachers peanuts to tutor and care for the rising generation of Americans??? It just doesn’t make any sense to me.

But, here’s what I do love: I do love getting together with friends and family. And I do love eating waaaay too many calories of decadence. I do love a steamy, spicy bowl of soup on a winter day. And I love the flavors of Buffalo Wings. A few years ago, I even made a pilgrimage to the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, where Buffalo Wings were invented.

So to me it seemed a natch to make a soup that has those flavors all in one bowl. Hence, Buffalo Chicken Soup.

This soup is actually good for you if you use low fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.

It is so good, it’s even worth watching a little football on the side.
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Healthy(er) Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Recipe – Just in Time for Game Day!

February 2, 2010 in Appetizers, Healthy Fare

Did you know the average American consumes 1500 calories during the Super Bowl? YIKES!

Never Fear! We here at FFF are dedicated to making classic super bowl recipes lighter and healthier! This week watch for healthy noshes galore- we’ll try to include your favorites!

These little shrimp bites are crispy and delicious, and they are BAKED, not fried. So, go ahead and eat them like popcorn!

Culinary Trivia Question of the Day: Can you guess which popular American restaurant chain is credited with the creation of “popcorn shrimp?” See the end of this post for the answer!

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Warm up a Cold Winter's Night with Weeknight Chicken Posole Recipe

January 11, 2010 in Appetizers, Entrees

What could be better on a chilly winter’s night than a bowl of smoky, earthy posole?

Posole is a spicy corn stew and an ancient food that originated in southern Mexico – it has withstood the test of time because it is so easy and flavorful. The native peoples considered corn to be a sacred plant and so posole was a popular and revered dish. I used poblano chiles in this, which are very mild. If you want heat, roast a few jalepenos, too!

This is an incredibly easy version – from grocery bag to table in 45 minutes!

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One-Bite Shrimp Cocktails Recipe with Zesty Vegetable Juice Shot

January 9, 2010 in Appetizers, Healthy Fare

WHAT?! How can shrimp be featured on a frugal food blog???

The answer: Buy medium sized shrimp, and make your presentation so that each guest only eats ONE shrimp. Whether you’re making this for a special birthday dinner, or as a super bowl recipe, or the in-laws are coming over, or any other festive event – I promise your guests will think you are the next Martha Stewart – they are incredibly easy and they look so pretty on a party platter!

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