Tech Topics - Fall 2008 - (Page 25) Tech fans across the nation are ready for some football. Erica Sullivan Worthy, PhD Chem 00, a NASA materials research engineer at the Johnson Space Center and a member of the Houston Georgia Tech Club, offered some tailgating advice: “Choose your location early. Have a tent — don’t let rainy weather put a damper on your fun. Bring a first aid kit and batteries — and bring a camera to capture your Georgia Tech tailgating memories.” Worthy also treats her tailgating partners to her favorite appetizer. Jimmy Mitchell, CE 05, of the Atlanta Intown Georgia Tech Club, believes in being prepared for tailgating. Here are two of his favorites that he makes ahead to serve to fellow Tech fans. CHEESE SPREAD 10-ounce package of extra sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 10-ounce package Jack cheese wit h jalapenos, shredded 1 ⁄4 cup diced roasted red peppers 1 ⁄8 cup Vidalia onion, finely diced 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 350 degrees. Cut Preheat oven to con Wrap a strip of ba 1 16-ounce bacon into thirds. pped package of age. Place the wra around each saus l to ies Little Smok n skewers, severa usages on woode sa sausages the skewers on a a skewer. Arrange erally con 1 pound ba sprinkle them lib baking sheet and n is r. Bake until baco 1 cup brown with brown suga d. sugar, or to taste crisp and the brown sugar melte container thermal Transfer dish to a um foil to keep in or cover with alum e tailgate. warm for th S LITTLE SMOKIE CON-WRAPPED BA Mix all ingredients together. Add more seasonings to taste if desired. ⁄2 teaspoon ground chili powder or cayenne pepper 3 ⁄4 cup mayonnaise ALSA BLACK BEAN S sed s, drained and rin 1 can black bean oes (fiesta blend 1 can Rotel tomatd and rinsed preferred), draine d and rinsed 1 can corn, draine opped 1 purple onion, ch 1 avocado, diced cumin 1 teaspoon ground sauce) ula (or other hot 1 tablespoon Chol e Juice of half a lim Fresh cilantro Mix all ingredients together. Mary and John Reese, BC 80, of the Albany, Ga., Georgia Tech Club, contributed two make-ahead dishes that are easy to transport to tailgating gatherings or may be enjoyed in front of the TV during the Jackets game. TEX-MEX DIP 1 can jalapeno bean dip 2 ripe avocados 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 ⁄4 cup sour cream 1 ⁄2 package taco seasoning Add lemon juice to avocados and mash. Mix together the sour cream and taco seasoning. Layer bean dip, avocados and sour cream. Top with grated Cheddar cheese, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes and sliced black olives. Serve with tortilla chips. Season ticket holder Rusty Bradley said he’s been a Tech football fan for 50 years. He and his wife, Priscilla, have a deal worked out through Centennial Elementary School that allows them to park their 35-foot RV in the parking lot of the SunTrust Bank on Luckie Street, where their guests begin arriving Saturday morning for breakfast casserole and spicy Bloody Marys. “Prior to the game, we take up a collection from our guests and over the years have given thousands of dollars to the Centennial Elementary PTA,” Bradley said. “Win or lose the game, we feel supporting a school so close to the Tech campus makes every tailgate party a successful one.” 16 ounces vermicelli, broken in half 6 minutes, rinsed with cold water, , cooked for drained and set aside Dressing: 1 ⁄2 cup olive or canola oil 2 tablespoons McCormick Steak Sea soning 3 tablespoons lemon juice Dash of Tabasco 3 tablespoons mayonnaise Mix dressing ingredients and set aside. 1 large jar chopped pimiento 1 large can pitted and sliced black olives 4-5 green onions, including tops VERMICELLI PASTA SALAD Mix pimiento, olives and green onions with vermicelli and dressing and refrigerate. The salad may be prepared a couple of days prior to the tailgate. T CASSEROLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAS -13-inch 6-8 slices white bread, cubed 3 cups Cheddar cheese age 1½ pounds cooked saus 4 eggs 3 cups milk oom 1 can cream of mushr soup Grease an 11-by ce the bread casserole dish and pla cheese and in the bottom. Top with and 21⁄2 sausage. Beat the eggs Pour over cups of milk together. se and sausage. the bread, chee overnight. Cover and refrigerate and remaining milk Mix soup role. Bake and pour over the casse hours or at 325 degrees for 1½ d golden brown. until bubbly an Serves 8-10 tailgaters. TechTopics | Fall 2008 25
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