Almost Football season

DLKeeble
DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
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My crew are already talking about foods for the ball games. UGH! I need some healthier ideas. I'd appreciate any you can send my way.

Thanks

typical dishes:
rotel, sausage and cream cheese dip with tortilla chips
jalapeno popper dip
7 layer dip
bacon wrapped little smokies with brown sugar
nothing healthy. LOL
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  • trackercasey76
    trackercasey76 Posts: 781 Member
    You can make a real healthy Chili with Turkey or venison
  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    You can make a real healthy Chili with Turkey or venison

    The guys would probably love that. They like to deer hunt and I have deer meat in the freezer.

    Keep them coming!
  • alibean
    alibean Posts: 7 Member
    Baked "buffalo" wings or Baked Chicken breast "nuggets" with hot sauce/BBQ sauce
    Mini pizzas with veggies and small amount of lowfat mozerella
    Turkey Chili
    Pita chips or baked chips with hummus or salsa or lowfat greek yogurt based dips
    Lighten up your 7 layer dip with fat free beans/lite sour cream/lowfat cheese (used baked chips or veggies to dip)
    Turkey club sandwiches on whole grain rolls with cous cous salad (whole wheat cous cous, cherry tomatoes, basil, feta, lemon juice, olive oil) or other light (no mayo) salad


    The change might take a little getting used to but it's worth it!

    Go Big Blue! :)
  • DLKeeble
    DLKeeble Posts: 200 Member
    Baked "buffalo" wings or Baked Chicken breast "nuggets" with hot sauce/BBQ sauce
    Mini pizzas with veggies and small amount of lowfat mozerella
    Turkey Chili
    Pita chips or baked chips with hummus or salsa or lowfat greek yogurt based dips
    Lighten up your 7 layer dip with fat free beans/lite sour cream/lowfat cheese (used baked chips or veggies to dip)
    Turkey club sandwiches on whole grain rolls with cous cous salad (whole wheat cous cous, cherry tomatoes, basil, feta, lemon juice, olive oil) or other light (no mayo) salad


    The change might take a little getting used to but it's worth it!



    Go Big Blue! :)

    Great ideas! We love buffalo anything. Turkey clubs are always good. I thought about using lower fat ingredients for the layered dip.
    Thanks!
  • knightreader
    knightreader Posts: 813 Member
    need ideas too. football sundays will ruin my entire week!
  • southernGIRLgetsFIT
    southernGIRLgetsFIT Posts: 48 Member
    bump!

    your group of friends sounds alot like mine..are you from the South too?
  • Jenniferrose194
    Jenniferrose194 Posts: 33 Member
    Make a big pot roast with the venison!! It doesn't ever last long when I make it at my house! :smile:
  • missxlaur
    missxlaur Posts: 286
    I make potato skins, that are basically just hollowed out potatoes and you can put whatever you want in them (reduced fat cheese, low fat sour cream) but you can also put out bacon and regular cheese for the other people who are over.
  • BelleHeart
    BelleHeart Posts: 281 Member
    Whoa... wait... there is something called 7 layered dip that I have never been introduced to? Sounds goood..... lol My family always buys veggie trays and fruit trays. Pita chips, salsa or hummus are good too =)
  • asmallermeplz
    asmallermeplz Posts: 125 Member
    BUMP :flowerforyou: GREAT IDEAS
  • indygal76
    indygal76 Posts: 283 Member
    You could make the 7 layer dip easily with low fat subsitutes! How about salsa chicken? I just put frozen chicken breasts in the crock pot, add 1 pkg of low sodium taco seasoning and a jar of salsa. Cook on low. You could put in tacos or just eat with scoops!
  • iLoveMyPitbull1225
    iLoveMyPitbull1225 Posts: 1,690 Member
    Taco Soup... Perfect for fall and SO easy.

    1 can black beans
    1 can pinto beans
    1 or 2 packets of taco seasoning, depending on what you like
    2 cans tomatoes with green chilies
    1 can corn, drained
    1 pound ground turkey/beef


    Simply brown ground beef in a large skillet or dutch oven, and drain of fat. return to pan and just dump all ingredients in. Add about 4 cups of water or more to your liking. I add hot sauce to ours too for more heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Serve with cornbread, tortilla chips, reduced fat cheese and low fat/fat free sour cream. Its amazing. and again so easy. Great game day food thats low cal and filling



    ps; you can really substitute out the low cal versions of anything for the full fat and calorie ones, and if they are anything like my boyfriend, they will NEVER notice.
  • pittcurl
    pittcurl Posts: 82 Member
    Mostly it's easy to do, just change a bit on what you do. Like baked instead of fried and reduced fat/calories instead of regular. I tried a bunch of recipes from Hungry Girl to help out. Check out:
    http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2204
    http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/1433

    Chili is the easiest way to go. Maybe search here for Cauliflower pizza, it's amazing and way low in calories and fat. For the food to eat while watching... spice up some popcorn, I always pop some reduced calorie popcorn and spray with some oil and sprinkle cayenne pepper. It's awesome. Also another fun thing to do (which diverts from the food) is to do an exercise when certain things happen during the game. Touchdown- 10 jumping jacks, interseption- 10 crunches, or we went into detail years ago everytime they show Bill Cowher with that upset look (chin out) we did 10 burpies. I found a bunch of workouts like that on Pinterest for tv shows. That way you are getting in the exercise if you happen to eat too much of those "healthy" food options.
  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
    Skyline dip is big in my house on game day. I use fat free cream cheese and reduced fat regular cheese - but sometimes you can tell. I will also use smaller chips too.

    If I'm having a spread, I'll do broiled BBQ or buffalo wings, a vegy tray with fat free ranch dip or hummus (fat free sour cream and a packet of dried ranch seasoning, maybe english muffin pizzas. I'll make chili and meatballs too for subs and whatever..

    Game day is tough.
  • wrinju
    wrinju Posts: 93 Member
    bump :love:
  • LilRock25
    LilRock25 Posts: 71 Member
    skinnytaste.com & emilybites.com both have really good ideas for healthier foods.
  • Jipples
    Jipples Posts: 650 Member
    Always incorporate the following ingredient into your gameday..........the ingredient you ask???




    THE NEW ORLEANS F'IN SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!




    you are welcome.
  • lfm1968
    lfm1968 Posts: 44 Member
    GO LIONS!
  • knittermom07
    knittermom07 Posts: 94 Member
    Dont forget to watch the increased sodium content in a lot of fat free and reduced fat items. The sugar and the sodium always seem to go up when the calories and fat go down. So read your labels. Also replacing plain greek yogurt for the sour cream will do amazing things and don't think you can tell a difference!
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    You can make a real healthy Chili with Turkey or venison

    Yup! That's a good one. I vote for Turkey, as I've never been a fan of venison.
  • Jipples
    Jipples Posts: 650 Member
    GO LIONS!


    Booooo........though I will say there's no better receiver than Calvin Johnson out there. Wish we had him.
  • jcstanton
    jcstanton Posts: 1,849 Member
    Always incorporate the following ingredient into your gameday..........the ingredient you ask???




    THE NEW ORLEANS F'IN SAINTS!!!!!!!!!!!




    you are welcome.

    Ewwww......N.O. spells NO! Go Panthers! YOU'RE welcome! :flowerforyou:
  • atoffan
    atoffan Posts: 13 Member
    It doesn't fully justify it, however, my friends and I play football in the snow for about 90min before games start! We also don't have some of these crazy foods but they sound delicious.
  • nygrl4evr
    nygrl4evr Posts: 196 Member
    BUMP! Lots of great ideas here!
  • atoffan
    atoffan Posts: 13 Member
    PS... Go Niners!!!
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    I would worry less about what foods and just do portion control on things you love and have fun.

    For main dishes: Hamburgers and hotdogs/brats are decent sources of protein. You could opt for whole wheat buns and turkey alternatives (ground or in dog form) to keep fat lower. Ribs are really not bad for you at all, just keep an eye on the sugar in whatever sauce you use and only eat 2-4. Grilled chicken is a no lose situation.

    As for side dish options, grill veggies (red potatoes, onions, peppers) and/or corn on the cob in aluminum foil. Jalepeno poppers, use low fat cream cheese mixed with olive juice for a filler and eat raw or grilled instead of fried--yummy! Tortilla chips with salsa is a better option than potato chips.

    For desserts, well there are a million low cal and high protein type recipes on this site. Just look around!

    For alcohol, wine is a good option. Especially red wine. There are also some skinny girl mixers out there, but I've never tried them.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    GO LIONS!


    Booooo........though I will say there's no better receiver than Calvin Johnson out there. Wish we had him.

    Who wastes time booing on the Lions? I mean, they're my team and all, but it's not like we're a threat to anyone, ever lol.
  • niccolebarnes
    niccolebarnes Posts: 27 Member
    I just saw this and thought it looked pretty good:

    Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream

    2007, Ellie Krieger All Rights Reserved
    .
    Prep Time:20 minInactive Prep Time: -- Cook Time:50 minLevel:EasyServes:8 servings.




    Ingredients
    8 small Idaho potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), scrubbed and dried
    4 teaspoons canola oil
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    8 ounces broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about 4 cups)
    Cooking spray
    3 pieces Canadian bacon, finely diced (about 3 ounces)
    3/4 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 3 ounces)


    Avocado Creme:
    2 scallions, thinly sliced, greens reserved
    1 medium avocado
    2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
    2 tablespoons lime juice
    1/4 cup cilantro leaves
    1 clove garlic
    1/4 teaspoon salt

    Directions


    Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.



    Pierce potatoes several times with a fork and wrap in paper towels. Microwave on high for 13 to 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked through. Remove from microwave and cool until potatoes are easy to handle. Slice potatoes in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop all but 1/8 inch of the inside of the potato, leaving skin intact. Reserve scooped potato flesh for another use.



    Brush both inside and outside of potatoes with oil and sprinkle with salt. Place potatoes, skin-side down, on a baking sheet and bake until skins are crisp and edges are golden brown, about 20 minutes.



    In the meantime, prepare the filling. Steam the broccoli until crisp-tender, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside. Spray a nonstick pan with cooking spray and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon and cook until crisp stirring often, about 3 to 4 minutes. Reserve.



    To make avocado cream, combine scallion whites, avocado, sour cream lime juice, cilantro, garlic and salt in the small bowl of a food processor and process on high until smooth. About 30 seconds.



    Toss the broccoli with cheese and spoon filling evenly among potatoes. Lower oven to 400 degrees F and return potatoes to oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the avocado cream on top of broccoli-filled potatoes, then top with scallion greens and 1 teaspoon crisped bacon bits.



    Yield: 8 servings (1 serving equals 2 potato halves, 1 tablespoon avocado cream, 1/2 teaspoon scallions and 1 teaspoon bacon bits)



    Per Serving:

    Calories 180; Total Fat 10 g; (Sat Fat 3.5 g, Mono Fat 2 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 8 g; Carb 15 g; Fiber 3 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 380 mg



    (*Analyzed using 1 pound of potatoes)
  • Jipples
    Jipples Posts: 650 Member
    GO LIONS!


    Booooo........though I will say there's no better receiver than Calvin Johnson out there. Wish we had him.

    Who wastes time booing on the Lions? I mean, they're my team and all, but it's not like we're a threat to anyone, ever lol.

    Ha.......good point. lol
  • tnrunningnurse
    tnrunningnurse Posts: 549 Member
    First of all GO LIONS.

    Alton Browns chicken wings (you steam them, then roast in the oven)
    I make chili with ground turkey and 5 different beans (pinto,white,black,kidney and chick peas)
    Veggie tray with lowfat dip or humus
    Fruit tray
    oven roasted veggies (squash,zuchinni, brussel sprouts, asparagus)
    smashed spicey sweet potatoes (got this recipe on Pinterest)

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