Tasty Tuesday #4: Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Nachos

I will admit this here, and it shouldn't be much of a surprise, I'm a HUGE sports fan! I cheer for the Redskins, Red Sox, Spurs, Jeff Gordon, and a number of PBR Bull Riders. No lie!

And on any given Sunday, you will find my Mom and I relaxing, in front of the TV. Catching some sort of game, race, or rodeo. Munching on snacks. And crocheting. You see, we don't really eat a big meal. As much as we graze. On snacks. ALL. DAY. LONG!!!

But we're not the "typical" fan, eating Buffalo wings and drinking beer. No. We're more on the side of salsa and chips. Maybe some fresh fruit. Hello, anything in the slow cooker! Until this past Sunday. And Dr. Baseball came over. All of a sudden, our quiet household of 2, became a booming, household of 12. Watching the playoffs!

And because I hadn't been expecting anyone, I almost panicked. Then I got ahold of myself. And took to the internet. Where I found this recipe. Gooseberry Patch's Recipe of the Week!

Slow-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Nachos 

Ingredients:

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts garlic salt to taste salt and pepper to taste 12-oz. bottle buffalo wing sauce 1/2 c. ranch salad dressing 1/2 lb. pasteurized process cheese spread, cubed 10-oz. can diced tomatoes with green chiles 12-oz. pkg. tortilla chips Directions: Place chicken in a slow cooker; sprinkle with garlic salt, salt and pepper. Pour in enough buffalo wing sauce to cover chicken. Cover and cook on low setting until very tender, about 4 hours. Shred chicken with 2 forks and drain off any excess liquid. Stir in salad dressing. In a saucepan, combine cheese and tomatoes with green chiles. Cook and stir until cheese melts. Layer tortilla chips on a large serving plate. Spoon cheese sauce over chips; top with chicken. Serves 6 to 8.

You see, my Mom isn't a big fan of Buffalo chicken. I could go in either direction. But Dr. Baseball, and his parents, love the stuff! So does another friend, who happened to stop by. I actually cranked the slow cooker to high. And in about 90 minutes, the chicken was cooked. And it was yummy! You just have to watch it a bit more. I added a bit of chicken stock, so that it would stay moist and tender. Worked out great!

My Mom ate her nachos, without the chicken. She enjoyed them. The guys added the chicken to some hamburger buns, and went to town! It must have been good. Oh, I did double the recipe. It just seemed necessary for our crown. Another important bit. To cook it quicker, I started with raw chicken. Not frozen. Keep that in mind.

We also had a spread of guacamole, salsa, lots of yummy veggies, fruit, and some cookies that I'd baked on Saturday. There may have been some imported beer, Sangria, and Rootbeer floats. It was a great impromptu football day. With plenty of friends. And I lots of yummy food. Without losing my mind! ❤

Simple Sunday 3: Pom Pom Heart Necklace

It's just shy of a month, until Valentine's Day. It's cold outside. I can't find these guys on TV. There are no races to watch. My team is out for the season. And I dearly miss watching these guys. There's not even a good movie on this channel! What's a girl to do on a Sunday like this?

Did I mention Valentine's Day? Not my favorite day of the year. But one that is fun to celebrate with the itty bitties in my life. And being back home, has made it really fun. You know to celebrate holidays. My Little Cousin J, makes my day! She gets so excited over the little things. So does my Little Buddy J.

So I've been looking for something fun to make them. A little bit of fun, a dash of silliness, and tons of love! Guess what I found? Every little lady's dream...pom poms, hearts, and a necklace!

Isn't this so cute? I thought so. Jess has so many GREAT ideas! I've been following her blog for years. Probably from the beginning of her blogging days. And her ideas never get old. This little necklace is just the right amount of fun, sass, and Valentine's Day! I'm not sure how I missed it 2 years ago...when Jess posted it. But I'm definitely making some, for the cuties in my life. I might even sneak in a few for an upcoming Craft Fair. ❤