Here are a few tricks (he,he, it's Halloween, get it?) to keeping your treats a little more healthy this football season. I have become and expert on shaving off a few calories here and there to my favorite recipes.
Instead of going to a sports bar and ordering your favorite deep fried wings covered in buttery, spicy sauce and accompanied by creamy blue cheese dressing, why not try to make them at home? My fabulous husband makes our wings on our grill outside. Simply season them with pepper and some garlic powder, throw them on the grill over medium heat, turn a few times and in about 20 minutes they should be done. Toss them in your favorite sauce (we have been in love with Brooks BBQ's medium wing sauce http://www.brooksbbq.com/product_p/4050.htm ) and make your own blue cheese dip using lowfat plain yogurt, some blue cheese crumbles and some black pepper. Serve them up with lots of celery and carrot sticks for dipping.
My Wings - around 600 calories for 6 wings.
Make your own nachos using whole grain tortilla chips, turkey chili (I use the very lean ground turkey), lowfat cheddar and tons of veggies on top (I like lettuce, tomato, olives, onions and red pepper).
Nachos from Applebee's - if you shared with 3 friends - 500 calories!!!
My nachos - about 200 calories per portion.
I don't really have any way that you can save calories on beer except if you decide to switch to one of the "ultra" light brands. Michelob Ultra makes an Amber beer that is pretty tasty and only 90 or so calories. I have been drinking Samuel Adams Oktoberfest, about 165 calories. I try to have one glass of water with every beer, that way I don't drink as many and I stay hydrated.
You can still eat your favorite things and with just a few adjustments, you can save yourself from the Sunday Funday guilt!
Cheers!
OK, Now I can comment on how delicious this looks! Mmmmmm ::Drooling::
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