Draft Day Pepper Poppers

 This is perfect while watching the draft, game night or anytime.

I’ve used jalapeños, but you can use poblano peppers or mild peppers instead.

8 whole jalapeños 

1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, dried parsley

1 package each: shredded cheese, cream cheese

pinch each: red pepper flakes, granulated garlic

Non stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 350’ F. 

Spray 1 - 2 baking sheets with non stick spray.

Rinse, cut jalapeños in half lengthwise, remove seeds from jalapeños, set aside.

In a bowl combine cream cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, pepper flakes, parsley, stir with a clean fork to mix.

Arrange jalapeño halves on baking sheets.

With a clean spoon, put cream cheese mixture into a clean baggie.

Snip 1 end of baggie and pipe cream cheese into jalapeño halves.

Top jalapeños halves with cheese and place into oven for 10 - 12 min. or until done.

Keep an eye on the peppers to make sure they don’t burn.

Remove baking sheets from oven,  turn off oven and let cool for a few minutes.

Serve with ranch dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

 Serves 4.

Baked Pita Chips

This is great for watching the NFL draft, snack time or anytime

 5 pocket pita loaves
1/8 - 1/4 tsp. each: pepper, salt, granulated garlic,(adjust to taste)
1/4 - 1/3 c. oil

1/8 tsp. lemon juice

Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Non stick cooking spray

Preheat oven to 400 F'

Spray 2 baking sheets with non stick cooking spray.

Cut pita in half with a clean knife and separate pita. 

In a measuring cup combine: oil, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, pepper.

Stir to mix. 

Brush both sides of pita with oil mixture. 

Cut pita into wedges with clean kitchen scissors. 

Place wedges on baking sheet and place into oven.

 Bake for 3 - 6 min. on 1 side.

Keep an eye on them so they don't burn.

Remove baking sheet from oven and flip wedges over. 

Bake on other side for 3 - 6 min or until crisp. 

Repeat cooking process with remaining baking sheet. 

Drain chips on a paper towel lined plate. 

Serves 6 - 8.