In the Kitchen: Texas Caviar (and more!)

So, last fall I invited myself to Gordon Family Giants Sunday. I donned by Buffalo Bills shirt (represent!) and hauled my metaphorical cookies to Brooklyn. And it was well worth the trek to Brooklyn, because upon arrival I was basically assaulted with some of the most delicious food I've ever had. I brought the makings for jalapeno cheddar dip (courtesy of my mom) and Puppy Chow (aka Muddy Buddies), Dangordit whipped up some killer chili and buffalo wings, Papa Gordon made ribs that melted off the bone - no joke, Pam must have made something that I wolfed down that I'm forgetting, Denise (aka Awesome sister #1) made stuffed mushrooms so delicious that I wish I'd bagged some up and put them in my purse and Laura (aka Awesome sister #2) forever changed my world by contributing Texas Caviar. I've been obsessed with it ever since. So simple, so delicious. So deceptively healthy? What? True dat, bitches. This dip, which I think can be a main dish also, has nothing in it that is "bad" for you - but it's still bite of delicious after bite of delicious.

I requested a Gordon Family Giants Sunday cookbook, but it hasn't materialized yet. Maybe they are saving it for 2009/2010? So, I searched this thing called the Internet and found this recipe of KraftFoods.com.

Texas Caviar

And for kicks - here are the recipes I contributed.

Puppy Chow

Jalapeno Dip - 1 bag/2cups cheddar cheese, 1 block monetary jack w/ peppers cubed, 1 block Swiss or Colby cubed, ½ cup chopped onion, 1 cup real mayo—mix all bake 20 min, stir bake 10 more at 375, can be microwaved if necessary

And Dangordit - I need my cheese dip pan back. Don't think I'm letting you off that easy!