Potato Skins, Wings and Beer! Are those top on your list for Super Bowl weekend? Honestly, in our household, buffalo chicken dip reigns supreme on game day. It is not something I make often because Cory and I can literally consume the whole bowl in one sitting. Add in an extra long toasted french baguette, and we are ready to hit a calorie fueled, indulgent coma, and usually pass out before the game ends. I always say everything in moderation is OK, but for something like Buffalo Dip….I just can’t control myself.
This year, I want to try a couple of dishes like cauliflower ‘buffalo wings’ and maybe this award-winning shrimp recipe from Executive Chef Edgardo Llopiz Rivera. It has such flavor and flair that it won the coveted Grand Slam honor at the Taste of Miami 2016 competition. “Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. It’s a matter of being creative and putting passion into the dish,” said Chef Llopiz, who worked with a culinary team from West Kendall Baptist Hospital to compete against chefs from some of South Florida’s top restaurants.
Chef also says: “Exploring ways to improve your health can be exciting,” said Chef Llopiz, now executive chef for Miami Cancer Institute. “Especially when it comes to food.”…Now that is a philosophy I can stand behind!
If you would like to lighten up your game-day menu…then head on over to Baptist Health South Florida for the full recipe and make sure to follow along on my healthy options Pinterest Board for inspiration. All you need are the ingredients listed here (many of which you probably already have in your pantry):
BUTTERNUT SQUASH HASH
32 ounces fresh diced butternut squash (approx. 3 cups)
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced carrot
6-8 medium fresh shallots, peeled and diced
1 Fuji apple, peeled and diced
2 cloves white garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons wine rice vinegar
2 tablespoons amber light honey
½ tablespoon chili paste
2 ounces nitrite-free applewood bacon
SHRIMP RECIPE
1 lb. (21-25) raw black tiger shrimp, peeled and deveined
2-4 green onions
4 Tbsp. chopped garlic
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup canola or extra virgin olive oil
1 cup tamarind paste
1 cup water
1 cup orange juice
½ cup lemon juice
1 cup light brown sugar
1 Tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. ground ginger
Toasted sesame seeds
No matter who your team is….we can all agree that we look forward to the half-time show! I would love to see your photos of your lightened up dishes! Make sure to tag me on Instagram and Twitter! Thank you to Baptist Health South Florida for your delicious recipe. I cannot wait to give it a try.
