Fall is my favorite time of year and just one of the many reasons is football and more important than football, TAILGATING!!! For the third year in a row (frightening that we have been out of school for so long) Homecoming was a blast!
Everyone tries to make it back to Chapel Hill and brings snacks, treats and beer! Not too many decorations needed... Carolina blue tablecloth, napkins and plates and you are good to go! Ham biscuits have become my tailgating go-to and this year I also brought chips and mom's homemade salsa as well as a Green Goddess Veggie Dip (found in The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook) and a veggie tray to try and get a healthy option on the table.
Recipes-
Ham Biscuits:
1 cup butter
3 Tblsp Poppy seeds
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 Tblsp Dijon mustard
1 med. sweet onion minced
1 pound Black Forest Ham, minced
12 oz Swiss cheese grated
3 pkgs Pepperidge Farm party rolls
1 cup butter
3 Tblsp Poppy seeds
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3 Tblsp Dijon mustard
1 med. sweet onion minced
1 pound Black Forest Ham, minced
12 oz Swiss cheese grated
3 pkgs Pepperidge Farm party rolls
Cream together the first four ingredients and then add the rest mixing well. Slice the party rolls in half through the middle and add ham mixture. Sprinkle the top of the rolls with water. Cover in foil and bake at 350 until heated through. About 10 minutes.
Mom's homemade Salsa
2 Lg cans of Chopped tomatoes, drained well!
1 small can chopped black olives
1 small can chopped green chilies, drained
1 Tbsp olive oil
1.5 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
1 tsp Garlic salt
8 Green onions chopped, white and green parts
Up to 3 Tbsp Jalapeno Relish (add to taste)
Mix all ingredients. Chill several hours or overnight, drain slightly before serving.
Green Goddess Dip
1 Cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayo
1/4 cup minced parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
2 Tbsp minced fresh tarragon
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper
Process all ingredients together in food processor until creamy. Chill for at least one hour before serving with veggies or chips.
UNC beat William and Mary in a pretty close game and then the General Alumni after party; which has become my favorite part of the weekend- was a blast! Sitting on the front lawn of the Carolina Inn listening and dancing to a great band ('Spare Change') with friends was a perfect way to end the day!
Can't wait for next year. Hope everyone can make it back to the "Southern Part of Heaven." However, let's not wait till next year to catch up, let me know if anyone makes if back into town!! Let's go Heels!!!
