This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HoopMadness #CollectiveBias

Who’s ready for the big game? Today, I’m going to show you how to pull together a party to celebrate this fun occasion. I created this watch party with Coca-Cola products from Sam’s Club. The larger quantities you find at Sam’s Club, are perfect for a party.

I like to “set” the scene with a few basic items, like my signature Chicken Guacamole party sliders, munchies and delicious beverages. Since my kiddos are allergic to all nuts,  I am cognizant of food allergies, I never place anything out on the table they cannot have. Providing healthy options, like fresh veggies, to the menu with some of the traditional items as well, seems to keep everyone happy. Mini food items, such as sliders, bite size veggies and popcorn are get food choices for a party.

Here are a few highlights from our game day party.

Bring your theme to life by creating a party table to hold all of your food and beverages in the colors of the sport or your favorite team. Decorate the table with a oversized scoreboard and sports paraphernalia to tie it all together.  

The “nothing but net” mason jar glasses are a great DIY project I will share with you, in a later post.

We get so into the game, we even create our own bracket!

I try to always serve a portable snack, like popcorn in these striped snack boxes as well as a tray to hold additional beverages, snacks and glasses.

Let me show you how to make my signature Chicken Guacamole Party Sliders which includes my special ingredient, Coke Zero?

Preparing chicken in the slow cooker is one of my favorite meals to make. Not to mention it only takes 3 ingredients. I also love the fact, if I forget to take out my chicken to thaw the night before, all I have to do is place frozen chicken in the slow cooker and in a few short hours dinner will be ready. Who could ask for more than that?

Here’s what you will need:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts {I used 3 large frozen}

1 1/2 Cans Coke Zero

1 Cup Water or Chicken Broth **your choice

Season with salt and/or pepper **Optional**

Slider buns

Directions {makes 18-20 sliders}:

1. Pour one can Coke Zero into slow cooker
2. Add frozen {or thawed} chicken into Coke Zero
3. Add ½ of the second can of Coke Zero {as shown above} you will need the other half later
4. Add 1 cup water and cover
5. Cook on low 4-6 hours
6. Stir chicken in mixture before removing to shred
7. Remove chicken from slow cooker
8. Using a fork and knife, shred the chicken.
9. Add the remainder ½ can of Coke Zero to shredded chicken, stir and set aside

Now it’s time to make the guacamole or you can use store bought, but I prefer to make my own.

Here’s what you will need:

4-5 large Avocados

2 Roma Tomatoes

⅛ Cup White Onion

⅛ Cup Cilantro **Optional

2 T. Garlic Salt

Directions:

1. Peel, cut and pit Avocados
2. Dice Tomatoes
3. Chop Cilantro
4. Dice Onion
5. Add all ingredients to bowl
6. Add Garlic Salt
7. Mash avocados with a masher, then stir all ingredients together. If you like your tomatoes diced finer, you may want to consider placing all ingredients into a blender.
8. Once all ingredients are completely  stirred together, add Guacamole to the top of your shredded chicken.

Grab your favorite Coca-Cola beverage and enjoy the game!

Now you are ready to serve my signature Chicken Guacamole sliders at your next party! Beware, these sliders go quickly!

I purchased the Coca-Cola products at Sam’s Club in the following quantities, Coke Zero 35 pack cans and Sprite 24 pack 16.9 oz. bottles. To make it easier on you while shopping, I included a photo of what aisle I found the Coca-Cola products in.

Styling/Design | Jennifer Kirlin, BellaGrey Designs

Printable Paper Designs | BellaGrey Designs

Photography | Jennifer Kirlin

• Monday, March 07, 2016
• basketball

Game Day Party Ideas, including Food and Drink

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HoopMadness #CollectiveBias

Who’s ready for the big game? Today, I’m going to show you how to pull together a party to celebrate this fun occasion. I created this watch party with Coca-Cola products from Sam’s Club. The larger quantities you find at Sam’s Club, are perfect for a party.

I like to “set” the scene with a few basic items, like my signature Chicken Guacamole party sliders, munchies and delicious beverages. Since my kiddos are allergic to all nuts,  I am cognizant of food allergies, I never place anything out on the table they cannot have. Providing healthy options, like fresh veggies, to the menu with some of the traditional items as well, seems to keep everyone happy. Mini food items, such as sliders, bite size veggies and popcorn are get food choices for a party.

Here are a few highlights from our game day party.

Bring your theme to life by creating a party table to hold all of your food and beverages in the colors of the sport or your favorite team. Decorate the table with a oversized scoreboard and sports paraphernalia to tie it all together.  

The “nothing but net” mason jar glasses are a great DIY project I will share with you, in a later post.

We get so into the game, we even create our own bracket!

I try to always serve a portable snack, like popcorn in these striped snack boxes as well as a tray to hold additional beverages, snacks and glasses.

Let me show you how to make my signature Chicken Guacamole Party Sliders which includes my special ingredient, Coke Zero?

Preparing chicken in the slow cooker is one of my favorite meals to make. Not to mention it only takes 3 ingredients. I also love the fact, if I forget to take out my chicken to thaw the night before, all I have to do is place frozen chicken in the slow cooker and in a few short hours dinner will be ready. Who could ask for more than that?

Here’s what you will need:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts {I used 3 large frozen}

1 1/2 Cans Coke Zero

1 Cup Water or Chicken Broth **your choice

Season with salt and/or pepper **Optional**

Slider buns

Directions {makes 18-20 sliders}:

1. Pour one can Coke Zero into slow cooker
2. Add frozen {or thawed} chicken into Coke Zero
3. Add ½ of the second can of Coke Zero {as shown above} you will need the other half later
4. Add 1 cup water and cover
5. Cook on low 4-6 hours
6. Stir chicken in mixture before removing to shred
7. Remove chicken from slow cooker
8. Using a fork and knife, shred the chicken.
9. Add the remainder ½ can of Coke Zero to shredded chicken, stir and set aside

Now it’s time to make the guacamole or you can use store bought, but I prefer to make my own.

Here’s what you will need:

4-5 large Avocados

2 Roma Tomatoes

⅛ Cup White Onion

⅛ Cup Cilantro **Optional

2 T. Garlic Salt

Directions:

1. Peel, cut and pit Avocados
2. Dice Tomatoes
3. Chop Cilantro
4. Dice Onion
5. Add all ingredients to bowl
6. Add Garlic Salt
7. Mash avocados with a masher, then stir all ingredients together. If you like your tomatoes diced finer, you may want to consider placing all ingredients into a blender.
8. Once all ingredients are completely  stirred together, add Guacamole to the top of your shredded chicken.

Grab your favorite Coca-Cola beverage and enjoy the game!

Now you are ready to serve my signature Chicken Guacamole sliders at your next party! Beware, these sliders go quickly!

I purchased the Coca-Cola products at Sam’s Club in the following quantities, Coke Zero 35 pack cans and Sprite 24 pack 16.9 oz. bottles. To make it easier on you while shopping, I included a photo of what aisle I found the Coca-Cola products in.

Styling/Design | Jennifer Kirlin, BellaGrey Designs

Printable Paper Designs | BellaGrey Designs

Photography | Jennifer Kirlin

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MejoresRecetas #CollectiveBias

I’m excited to say, the “mini” food craze and tasting parties, have only grown in popularity and I think they are here to stay!  We have turned a classic into an adorable bite sized fare perfect for serving company, not to mention at cocktail parties, wedding receptions and the infamous football tailgating parties. Because of the size, they are easy to feed a large crowd. 

Try these Turkey Bacon Chipotle Burgers with Coca-Cola Pineapple Glaze, but be careful, it might just hook you!. 

SLIDER RECIPE {MAKE 10 SLIDERS}

1 lbs. Ground Turkey

1 7oz. can La Morena Chipotles in Adobe Sauce

Coarse Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to Season

1 dz. Soft Dinner Rolls {split and toasted}

2 T. Butter {melted}

12 Round Dill Pickle Slices

12 Small Lettuce Leafs

2 Roma Tomatoes {thinly sliced for serving}

1 Large Red Onion {thinly sliced for serving}

10 Slices Bacon {cut in half}

Directions:

1} Preheat outdoor grill to high

2} Place chipotle chilies in a food processor and pulse until smooth

2} In a large bowl, mix turkey, chipotle chilies, adobe sauce and season with salt and pepper

3} Using 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture, roll meat into balls and smash to form 10 mini patties. Insert a small thumb indent into center of each patty, place on foil covered tray.

4} Brush over each patty with the Coca-Cola Pineapple glaze {see bottom for recipe}

5} Place the 10 mini patties on the grill and cook until desired doneness {about 8-10 minutes,       flipping halfway through}

6} Add more glaze 3 minutes before removing from the grill

7} While patties are cooking prepare all condiments ~ thinly slice tomato and onion. Prepare bacon as directed on package, cut 10 slices in half.

8} Cut and toast dinner rolls. Brush melted button on top half of each roll

9} Spread Coca-Cola Pineapple glaze on bottom half of each roll, top with one burger. Sandwich with top half roll, and serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and bacon.

10} Enjoy!

COCA-COLA PINEAPPLE GLAZE

2 c. Brown Sugar

1 c. Coca-Cola

1 c. Pineapple Juice

Directions:

1} Pour brown sugar into small sauce pan, add Coca-Cola and Pineapple Juice. Mix until well          blended.

4} Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until glaze is thick

Tip: Once patties are prepared brush with Coca-Cola Pineapple glaze and refrigerate up to 2 hours before cooking

We found the La Morena Chipotles on the salsa and peppers aisle at our local La Michoacana grocery store

and the mini Coca-Cola cans on the beverage aisle. 

I like to serve my sliders on a plain white tray with simple long picks, so the slider stays together and you don't lose the contents. To eat simply slide the long pick out add your condiments and you are ready to indulge! 

Search #MejorRecetas for carefully crafted amazing recipes from LA MORENA and Coca Cola and look for specially marked displays in your stores for extra savings.

• Monday, November 02, 2015
• BGD Styling

Turkey Bacon Chipotle Sliders with Coca-Cola Pineapple Glaze

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MejoresRecetas #CollectiveBias

I’m excited to say, the “mini” food craze and tasting parties, have only grown in popularity and I think they are here to stay!  We have turned a classic into an adorable bite sized fare perfect for serving company, not to mention at cocktail parties, wedding receptions and the infamous football tailgating parties. Because of the size, they are easy to feed a large crowd. 

Try these Turkey Bacon Chipotle Burgers with Coca-Cola Pineapple Glaze, but be careful, it might just hook you!. 

SLIDER RECIPE {MAKE 10 SLIDERS}

1 lbs. Ground Turkey

1 7oz. can La Morena Chipotles in Adobe Sauce

Coarse Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to Season

1 dz. Soft Dinner Rolls {split and toasted}

2 T. Butter {melted}

12 Round Dill Pickle Slices

12 Small Lettuce Leafs

2 Roma Tomatoes {thinly sliced for serving}

1 Large Red Onion {thinly sliced for serving}

10 Slices Bacon {cut in half}

Directions:

1} Preheat outdoor grill to high

2} Place chipotle chilies in a food processor and pulse until smooth

2} In a large bowl, mix turkey, chipotle chilies, adobe sauce and season with salt and pepper

3} Using 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture, roll meat into balls and smash to form 10 mini patties. Insert a small thumb indent into center of each patty, place on foil covered tray.

4} Brush over each patty with the Coca-Cola Pineapple glaze {see bottom for recipe}

5} Place the 10 mini patties on the grill and cook until desired doneness {about 8-10 minutes,       flipping halfway through}

6} Add more glaze 3 minutes before removing from the grill

7} While patties are cooking prepare all condiments ~ thinly slice tomato and onion. Prepare bacon as directed on package, cut 10 slices in half.

8} Cut and toast dinner rolls. Brush melted button on top half of each roll

9} Spread Coca-Cola Pineapple glaze on bottom half of each roll, top with one burger. Sandwich with top half roll, and serve with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and bacon.

10} Enjoy!

COCA-COLA PINEAPPLE GLAZE

2 c. Brown Sugar

1 c. Coca-Cola

1 c. Pineapple Juice

Directions:

1} Pour brown sugar into small sauce pan, add Coca-Cola and Pineapple Juice. Mix until well          blended.

4} Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until glaze is thick

Tip: Once patties are prepared brush with Coca-Cola Pineapple glaze and refrigerate up to 2 hours before cooking

We found the La Morena Chipotles on the salsa and peppers aisle at our local La Michoacana grocery store

and the mini Coca-Cola cans on the beverage aisle. 

I like to serve my sliders on a plain white tray with simple long picks, so the slider stays together and you don't lose the contents. To eat simply slide the long pick out add your condiments and you are ready to indulge! 

Search #MejorRecetas for carefully crafted amazing recipes from LA MORENA and Coca Cola and look for specially marked displays in your stores for extra savings.

Read more »

What better way to welcome the start of the football season than with some football party inspiration? Football is always on in my house, but I'm not complaining! I grew up in a sports focus family, my dad loved all sports and I grew to like them as well. My hubby and son love all sports too, so it was not hard to create a this football viewing birthday party for my son!

Playing off my theme, I created menu items that are the traditional football favorites. We served popcorn, pretzels, hot wings, chicken poppers, football and jersey shaped cookies and of course cupcakes!  As a healthy alternative mini cups of veggies are always a great choice.

A great party starts off with the invitation letting your guests know all the pertinent information including the theme.

We mailed our invitations in black and white striped sacks! All of our guests loved it. 

Coming up with fun names for the food is always a great addition to the party. 

Since my son has three favorite teams {Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers} I incorporated each team and their colors into the party theme. 

To add some pizzazz, I created these fun tags for mini Coca-Cola bottles to form an offensive. Added mini Dallas Cowboys helmets and we were ready for "Down, Set, Hut"!

Of course you can't play a game of football without Coca-Cola referees and their flags. 

Keep your players and guests hydrated with designer water bottles to match the theme. 

Serving green Kool-Aide in larger mason jars with a football decal is a perfect fit for this football viewing birthday party. 

A bird's-eye view is a fun way to show off the entire party atmosphere. 

No football party is complete without a full astro turf indoor field and a game day banner. 

It was my son's 6th birthday, how appropriate to add the number in Roman Numerals. 

To welcome our guests to the Fieldhouse we designed this extra-large sign and propped it up on our easel and ran a narrow football field down the hallway. 

Each guest went home with a package full of these: 

To say the least, the guest of honor had a great time as did all of his guests! 

A great family photo to remember the day is always a MUST! I hope I inspired you to host your own Football Viewing Birthday Party! 

You can find all the designer printables in our shop! 

This set includes:

• Invitations + White envelopes
• Game Day Banner
• Football Water Bottle Labels
• Cupcake Topper Tags
• Flat Food Labels
• Favor Tags
• Custom Football Field Backdrop
• Popcorn Cones
• Custom Large Welcome Sign
• Offensive Line Soda Tags

***Each item sold separately***

Styling + Design | Jennifer Kirlin, BellaGrey Designs

Designer Printables | BellaGrey Designs

Photography | Christie Westerman

Cookies | Margie Lou's Sweets

Football Decals | Creative Designs by Toni

Black Striped Baking Cups, Straws | Hoopla Events

Black Striped Sacks | Shop TomKat Studio

• Tuesday, August 25, 2015
• Coca-Cola

Down, Set, Hut Football Viewing Birthday Party

What better way to welcome the start of the football season than with some football party inspiration? Football is always on in my house, but I'm not complaining! I grew up in a sports focus family, my dad loved all sports and I grew to like them as well. My hubby and son love all sports too, so it was not hard to create a this football viewing birthday party for my son!

Playing off my theme, I created menu items that are the traditional football favorites. We served popcorn, pretzels, hot wings, chicken poppers, football and jersey shaped cookies and of course cupcakes!  As a healthy alternative mini cups of veggies are always a great choice.

A great party starts off with the invitation letting your guests know all the pertinent information including the theme.

We mailed our invitations in black and white striped sacks! All of our guests loved it. 

Coming up with fun names for the food is always a great addition to the party. 

Since my son has three favorite teams {Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers} I incorporated each team and their colors into the party theme. 

To add some pizzazz, I created these fun tags for mini Coca-Cola bottles to form an offensive. Added mini Dallas Cowboys helmets and we were ready for "Down, Set, Hut"!

Of course you can't play a game of football without Coca-Cola referees and their flags. 

Keep your players and guests hydrated with designer water bottles to match the theme. 

Serving green Kool-Aide in larger mason jars with a football decal is a perfect fit for this football viewing birthday party. 

A bird's-eye view is a fun way to show off the entire party atmosphere. 

No football party is complete without a full astro turf indoor field and a game day banner. 

It was my son's 6th birthday, how appropriate to add the number in Roman Numerals. 

To welcome our guests to the Fieldhouse we designed this extra-large sign and propped it up on our easel and ran a narrow football field down the hallway. 

Each guest went home with a package full of these: 

To say the least, the guest of honor had a great time as did all of his guests! 

A great family photo to remember the day is always a MUST! I hope I inspired you to host your own Football Viewing Birthday Party! 

You can find all the designer printables in our shop! 

This set includes:

• Invitations + White envelopes
• Game Day Banner
• Football Water Bottle Labels
• Cupcake Topper Tags
• Flat Food Labels
• Favor Tags
• Custom Football Field Backdrop
• Popcorn Cones
• Custom Large Welcome Sign
• Offensive Line Soda Tags

***Each item sold separately***

Styling + Design | Jennifer Kirlin, BellaGrey Designs

Designer Printables | BellaGrey Designs

Photography | Christie Westerman

Cookies | Margie Lou's Sweets

Football Decals | Creative Designs by Toni

Black Striped Baking Cups, Straws | Hoopla Events

Black Striped Sacks | Shop TomKat Studio

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