Playoffs Weekend complete with a light version of Franks Buffalo Chicken dip

Welp, it's half time of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game between my Steelers and the Denver Broncos. I am experiencing a small fit of anxiety as the Broncos are up 20-6. I am pretty passionate about Steeler's football and I am not conditioned to seeing a score like this, ESPECIALLY against the Denver Broncos... I could rant for about a day. But we will just have to wait and see what the second half has in store for us.

On a better note - It's been an absolutely perfect weekend! Nick and I are taking advantage of the Playoffs and this amazing January weather (70s & Sunny) by spending our afternoons outside BBQing. I feel spoiled -- yesterday we made cheese filled hamburgers (completely worth cheating and having one) and today some amazing chicken legs. I am continually impressed with Nick's novice but delicious grilling skills. <3 I love my man!

In the spirit of football and barbeques, I made a light and scrumptious version of Franks Redhot Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Light Version of Franks Redhot Buffalo Chicken Dip (by: Kirsten)

8 oz package of neufchatel cheese, softened
1/2 cup Ranch Dip (1 McCormick seasoning packet made w/ 16 oz non fat greek yogurt)
1/2 cup Franks Redhot Original Pepper Sauce
1/3 cup low-far mozzarella cheese
2 chicken breasts, shredded
Cracked Black Pepper, to taste


Directions:

Place neufchatel cheese in baking dish (I use a 1 1/4 quart round ) and stir until smooth
Mix in ranch dip, Franks Redhot & mozz cheese to creamed cheese 
Stir in shredded chicken until will mixed
Top with Cracked Pepper to your desire & add some extra mozz if needed (Nick insisted on it for us)

Bake at 350 or until bubbly and heated through.

Serve with an array of fresh Veggies (celery and orange & yellow peppers are my fav) & Baked Chips for those who want a little something different.

This dip is addictive! Enjoy~

Our Set-Up:  Can't forget the Terrible Towel for some MUCH NEEDED luck!

This Woman is Genius...

The Pioneer Woman is hands down my favorite blog to read. She is hilarious and witty and her recipes are all divine.... well, I've only tried six or seven but they were fantastic. I love the way she posts her recipes! You will more than likely see a number of them displayed here on unKreative Kirsten. She is my e-mentor, and doesn't even know it.

Well anyways. I am super excited for Super Bowl Sunday.. if you haven't figured that out yet! I have no clue if we will be hosting a party or attending but I will be cooking!  Ree (The Pioneer Woman, we are now on a first name basis) made a new category solely for Super Bowl dishes! I am eyeing the Shrimpo de Gallo, Quesdillas de Camarones, and the Mexican Layer Dip! Check it out!
And tell me this doesn't look D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S!

Shrimp de Gallo

the ANTICIPATION is killing me....

I've got the broccoli quiche in the oven (and it smells REALLY good)
A refreshing drink in my hand &
My sexy man next to me..

Now I just need my Steelers Nation to pull through!



LETS GO STEELERS.

I am anxious and excited. and... I couldn't hate a team more than I hate the Raven's.
It's very possible I may be suicidal in 4 hours.... but I hope that's not the case.

I can almost smell Superbowl #7!!