Opening Day!

Football is an American pasttime and one of my favorite times of the year.  Looking back to last year and all the junk food and beer we had things have definitely changed.  I have always loved cooking and baking but what I made was not always the healthiest.  Often times Hooters was the best place to go to watch football.  There is nothing like having wings and beer when watching the game.  Today I woke up of course excited knowing that I would get to watch football all day.  I spent the day considering what to make.  Of course I wanted to do something healthy that I didn't have to feel to guilty about later.  I have a few snack ideas to share with you!

Homemade Chicken Tenders

Here is what to do:
Pre-heat EVOO about 1/4 of the pan  medium to high heat in a large frying pan

3-4 large chicken breasts (cut into strips fat trimmed)
1 cup oats (ground into a flour like consistency)s
1/2 cup of wheat flour
3 egg whites, 2 whole eggs
Salt and Pepper to taste
Paprika

In a shallow dish coat the chicken strips in the egg.  In another shallow dish combine the flour and oats with salt and pepper then coat the chicken strips.  Place chicken in preheated oil and cook until golden brown then turn over.  Place on paper towel to drain the excess grease and sprinkle with Paprika.
Serve with light bbq sauce, teriaki, or mango sauce.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

2 Packages fat free cream cheese
8 oz fat free sour cream
6 oz frozen chopped spinach
1 can artichoke hearts chopped and drained
1 tsp. garlic powder
Parmesean Cheese to garnish

In medium pot melt the cream cheese with the sour cream on low heat stirring constantly to keep from burning.  In small saute pan combine spinach and artichokes and saute.  Once cheese is melted put garlic and add spinach/artichoke mixture.  Stir until combined and sprinkle with parmesean cheese.

This dip goes great with vegetables such as carrots, celery, or cucumber.  If you must tortilla chips

Last but not least you have to enjoy a beer

Large Chilled beer mug
Your favorite LIGHT beer
The juice of one lime
Sprinkle with sea salt
Pour over ice!