Taste of Home put out a second edition of the Taste of Home Cookbook. The new cookbook from Taste of Home, the # 1 cooking magazine in the country, is stuffed full of quick game day chow that won’t break the bank! Using everyday ingredients the Taste of Home cookbook 2^nd edition has quick and scrumptious treats that will tackle your guests’ hungry tummies. It takes less than a half an hour to whip up these mouth watering munchies such as Hot Bean Dip, Easy Meatballs, Barbeque Wings, Tomato Pizza Bread, and a yummy Five Minute Beer Dip to get the crowd going. Without emptying your wallet or being stuck in the kitchen you’ll have a feast for champions!

Hot Bean Dip
Prep/Total Time: 15 Min
Cost $.40 per serving

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup chopped onion
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1-1/4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
½  cup taco sauce
Tortilla chips

Directions:
1)    In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Reduce heat. Stir in the refried beans, Monterey Jack cheese and taco sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips.
Yield: 3-1/2 cups

Beer Dip
Prep/Total Time: 5 min
Cost $.22 per serving

Ingredients:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Pretzels

Directions:
1)    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, beer and dressing mix until smooth. Stir in cheese. Serve with pretzels. Refrigerate leftovers.
Yield: 3-1/2 cups

Easy Meatballs
Prep/Total: 15 min
Cost$.14 per serving

Ingredients:
24 frozen cooked Italian meatballs (1/2 ounce each) thawed
1 cup barbecue sauce
½ cup sweet-and-sour sauce

Directions:
1)    Place the meatballs in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave on high for 304 minutes or until heated through.
2)    In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the sauces; cover and heat on high for 203 minutes or until heated through. Pour over meatballs; cover and microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Yield: 2 dozen

Tomato Pizza Bread
Prep/Total Time: 30min

Ingredients:
1 tube (10 ounces) refrigerated pizza crust
2 garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 plum tomato, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning optional

Directions:
1)    On a greased baking sheet, roll pizza crust into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Bake at 425 degrees for 6-8 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Sprinkle with garlic, oregano and half of the cheese.
2)    Arrange tomato slices in a single layer over cheese. Top with remaining cheese and Italian seasoning if desired. Bake 6-8 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and crust is lightly browned.
Yield: 8 servings

Barbeque Wings
Prep/Total Time: 30min
Cost $.28 per serving

Ingredients:
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 package (40 ounces) fresh or frozen chicken wingettes, thawed
½ cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions:
1)    In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry chicken wings, a few at a time, for 8 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
2)    In a Small microwave-safe bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, butter, celery seed and hot pepper sauce. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until heated through. Place the chicken wings in a large bowl; add sauce and toss to coat.
Yield: 6 servings

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