OVIE MUGHELLI’S BIG GAME PARTY FUN!

FORMER ALL-PRO NFL FULL BACK EXPLAINS HOW TO PUT THE FUN INTO WATCHING FOOTBALL

The Former Pro Bowl NFL Veteran & Current Network TV Football Analyst Shares his Secrets for Having a Good Time Supporting his Super Team
 
At 6-foot-1, 250-pounds, Ovie Mughelli was a bruising fullback for more than a decade in the NFL. The former All-Pro player was known for punishing linebackers, but also for his engaging personality and ability to have fun with his teammates both on and off the field. Now, Mughelli is a network TV Sports analyst, so he still finds plenty of time to watch the big games while partying with friends. Just in time for the Super Bowl (Feb. 7), Ovie is sharing his can’t-miss Big Game party tips.

 
OVIE’S BIG GAME PARTY CHECK LIST INCLUDES:

• SCORING WITH DIPS—New must-have chips and popcorn for hungry fanatics
• SUPER SIDES—Loving the hummus creations for a healthier game time snack
• BEVERAGE BONANZA—Ovie’s prime time special drink recipes
• GRILLING BONANZA— Ovie’s shares his passion for grilling

OVIE’S BACKGROUND – During his career, Ovie played for the Baltimore Ravens and Atlanta Falcons. He was an All-ACC fullback for Wake Forest in college. He is currently on ACC Gridiron Live on FOX Sports.
 
TOP SNACKS FOR WATCHING THE BIG GAME
Let’s face it, burgers and brats are the traditional big game foods, and they have their place on the menu, but sometimes you need to mix things up when preparing that game day spread. So one of my top picks when watching football is adding Sabra Hummus to the party menu. It’s quick, easy and nutritious, and Sabra is the Official Dip Sponsor of Super Bowl 50. Sabra Hummus is delicious, and available in more than a dozen flavors, and made with fresh chickpeas and a touch of garlic and tahini, hummus is the perfect smooth and creamy accompaniment for chips, crackers, veggies and even favorites like chicken wings and burgers. It is perfect for your Super Bowl party table, and a great swap for mayo in egg or potato salad, or perfect on a burger. And remember, you can’t go wrong with Sabra Hummus and, as I discovered, it’s the official dip sponsor of Super Bowl 50.   

For More Information Visit: www.Sabra.com

Individual 7-Layer Dip Recipe

Serves 8

Total Time: 15 minutes

•     9 ounces Sabra Mediterranean Herb Greek Yogurt
•     10 ounces Sabra Classic Hummus
•     pinch of salt
•     pinch of paprika
•     1 tomato, diced
•     2 roasted red peppers, halved then diced
•     feta cheese, crumbled
•     2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
•     Kalamata olives, chopped for garnish (optional)
•     1 bag chips

In individual-serving cups, dollop Greek yogurt evenly over bottom of each cup. Top layer with portion of hummus, followed by another dollop of Greek yogurt. Sprinkle with salt and paprika. Top each cup with handful of tomatoes, roasted red peppers and feta cheese. Garnish with parsley and olives. Serve with chips.

Basil Pesto Hummus Pasta Salad Recipe

Serves: 4-6 (as a main dish)

Total Time: 15 Minutes

•     1 pound fusilli pasta
•     1 cup pitted Kalamata olives, rough chopped
•     1 cup fennel (2 small bulbs), finely chopped
•     1/3 cup sundried tomatoes in olive oil, drained and chopped
•     3/4 cup roasted red pepper
•     1/2 cup chives, minced
•     1 container (10 ounces) of Sabra Basil Pesto Hummus
•     1 cup pasta cooking water, reserved
•     black pepper, to taste
•     2 tablespoons olive oil
•     fennel fronds for garnish

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1-cup pasta cooking water. Prepare all vegetables. In big bowl, toss vegetables with Basil Pesto Hummus. Add pasta and pasta water, stir to combine. Sprinkle with black pepper. Serve at room temperature, drizzle each portion with splash of olive oil and sprinkle fennel fronds overtop.

SPECIAL WAYS THAT YOU LIKE TO SERVE YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY GUESTS    
I like to keep things fun and simple plastic cups and plates help make cleanup easy single serve drinks help guests grab what they need quickly.  I’m also really into the environment so I definitely recycle packaging after my Big Game Day party, and every day.  Did you know that you can recycle drink jugs and beverage bottles, containers, jars and even the caps and lids your used plastic packaging wants to go on to live another life,  for example as kitchen tools, clothes or carpet. When I’m entertaining, I always place a labeled recycle bin by the trash bin to remind guests to recycle.

Plastic product wraps and bags don’t generally go in your curbside bin. Take them back to the store. More than 18,000 grocers and retailers have drop off bins for plastic wraps and bags.  You can include bags from bread and produce and wraps like the kind that come around paper towels, cases of drinks and more.

For More Information Visit: www.plasticfilmrecycling.org

A MUST-HAVE ON YOUR SUPER BOWL PARTY TABLE
Chips are the must have for your party, but not all chips are created equal. These new Garden of Eatin’ Bowls Tortilla Chips are fashioned in a fun shape and have a sturdy texture making them the perfect pairing for dips.  They’re available in two delicious flavors: Blue Corn with Sea Salt & White Corn with Sea Salt. And Garden of Eatin’ Tortilla Chips are made with Organic whole corn kernels and other non-GMO ingredients. These chips are kosher certified and gluten free, and contain no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.  

For More Information Visit: www.facebook.com/gardenofeatin

BEVERAGES WE SHOULD SERVE AT OUR SUPER BOWL PARTIES
This is where I like to get creative. Yes, we’ll have beer on ice, but to make a party special service add a signature Mocktail or Cocktail. My favorite is a little POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice, with lemonade and sparking water for a refreshing beverage. I call it the POM Pony after the Broncos. Add some Vodka for a little kick, and you have the POM Panther; but you’re getting all the antioxidant goodness of Pomegranate Juice. This is also a refreshing beverage before or after your workout. Drink it daily, feel it forever.

For More Information Visit: www.POMWonderful.com

POM Pony & POM Panther Recipe

Ingredients

• 3/8 cup freshly squeezed pomegranate juice* or POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice
• 3/8 cup fresh lemonade**
• 1-1/2 oz. sparkling water
• Garnish
• Lemon slice
• Mint sprig
• Preparation

Fill a tall tumbler glass a little more than halfway with ice cubes. Pour 3/8 cup fresh lemonade into the glass, up to the halfway mark. Slowly add pomegranate juice. (The goal is to create a mix of half lemonade and half pomegranate juice, so adjust accordingly for the size of your glass.) Add sparkling water. Stir with an iced-tea spoon or a swizzle stick. Serve and enjoy!