I had originally submitted this to the Food for 5 blog, created by Cat from 3 Kids and Us last fall.  I thought with it being football playoff season it was fitting to publish it specifically for my readers.

My mom deserves all the credit for this recipe that has been a family favorite since I was little. Enjoy!

Marinated Baked Chicken Wings

• 1 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• uncooked chicken wings (approximately 16 regular)

Mix all ingredients together & marinate overnight. Bake at 375 degrees for 40-45 minutes turning once halfway through cooking time.

Tips:

• You can use the juice from a can of pineapple instead of actual pineapple juice.
• I marinate them in a gallon sized freezer bag and periodically move the wings around.
• You can use frozen chicken wings if desired or double the recipe but you may have to adjust the cooking time.
• I recommend basting them in the juices when you turn them over.

Frito Lay can make game day extra fun by providing you and your guests with the necessary sustenance to root for your team. My house usually has plenty of hoots and hollers and we all need a little pick me at half time! While you might not think of extra healthy eating when you think of Frito Lay, you can usually find ways to trim down the fat and calories by substituting healthier ingredients.

I decided to go with a true favorite of my entire family and make my mom’s taco dip. It is fast,  easy, oh so yummy and came in very handy for the Monday night showdown this week between the Minnesota Vikings (my team!) and the Green Bay Packers! The victory may have been sweet but the treats were salty.

Taco Dip

8 oz cream cheese, softened

8 oz sour cream

1 packet of Taco Seasoning

1/2 cup salsa

2 cups shredded cheese

1 medium tomato, chopped

1 cup chopped lettuce

green onion (optional)

black olives (optional)

Mix the sour cream and seasoning together, then add softened cream cheese and mix until creamy.  Layer ingredients with cream cheese mixture on bottom, then salsa, lettuce, tomato, green onion and olives (if desired) and top with cheese. Chill for one hour or more. Serve with Tostitos Tortilla Chips and/or Fritos Corn Chips.

Better- For-You Options:

• Fat Free or Lite Sour Cream
• Lite Cream Cheese
• Fat Free Shredded Cheese

Feel free to change the topping amounts to suit your tastes. I don’t really measure but just eyeball it!

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