We'll Mess with Texas part 2

Tomorrow evening, Auburn will welcome the Aggies into Jordan Hare stadium. I will leave my thoughts, hopes, dreams, prayers, and desperate musings about the actual game out of this. If you are looking for something new to dish up for your tailgate, and my former post about Texas Tackler-Size Burgers doesn't peak your interest, check out these tailgate deviled eggs.

• The Sweet-Heat Eagle Eye
• 1 dozen hard-cooked eggs, peeled 
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
• 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard 
• Sweet Hot pickle slices

Prep:

1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks. Reserve egg whites.
2. Mash yolks with mayonnaise and mustard until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into reserved egg whites. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 1 day.
3. Garnish with pickles

The Caviar Teaser (Texas A&M)

• 1 dozen hard-cooked eggs, peeled 
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise 
• 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard 
• Drained and rinsed canned black-eyed peas, minced pickled jalapeno peppers, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Prep:

1. Slice eggs in half lengthwise, and carefully remove yolks. Reserve egg whites.
2. Mash yolks with mayonnaise and mustard until well blended. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spoon or pipe yolk mixture into reserved egg whites. Serve immediately or cover and chill up to 1 day.
3. Garnish with peas, peppers, and cilantro leaves. 

WIN OR LOSE, TRIED AND TRUE! WAR DAMN EAGLE! 

We'll Mess With Texas

Today Texas A&M officially became the newest member of the SEC (effective July '12). I'm still struggling with the basic geography of a Midwest state being a part of the Southeastern Conference. Regardless, a whole world of hurt lies ahead for the Aggies who will face SEC opponents more intense than those of their former Big 12 conference. With that being said, "Welcome Texas A&M!"

Southern Living included these Texas Tackler-Size Burgers in their football season recipes. (I would prefer them to be named "Nick Fairley Burgers," but that is neither here nor there). What an appropriate burger to demolish before a game against the Aggies, aka Tiger Meat!

Texas Tackler-Size Burgers

Ingredients
1 pound ground sirloin
1 pound ground chuck
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, mint, and oregano)
Homemade Hamburger Buns
Toppings: pimiento cheese, cooked bacon slices, lettuce, and tomato slices



Preparation
1. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Combine first 4 ingredients gently. Stir fresh herbs into meat mixture. Shape mixture into 6 (5-inch) patties.
2. Grill, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until beef is no longer pink in center. Serve on Homemade Hamburger Buns. Top each burger with pimiento cheese, cooked bacon slices, lettuce, and tomato slices.
(July 2011 Southern Living)