ShareThisHere a few of our favorite recipes that will kick-start your next football party.HERB ROASTED NUTS1 cup each pecan halves, walnuts, cashews and almonds1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper2 tablespoons brown sugar2 teaspoons sea salt3 tablespoons unsalted butter, meltedPreheat oven to 375 degrees. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown.2. In a large saucepan, combine the herbs, cayenne, brown sugar, salt and melted butter; cook and stir over medium heat for 1 minute.3. Add the toasted nuts; cook and stir constantly over medium heat for another few minutes to coat and glaze the nuts. Serve either warm or cooled.BAKED BBQ WINGS4 pounds party-sized chicken wings2 bottles barbecue sauceWash the chicken and pat dry.Working in a glass baking dish, pour the sauce over the wings and toss to coat. Bake at 400 degrees for an hour or until meat falls off the bone.GOAT CHEESE AND THYME BALL4 ounces cream cheese, softenedSmall package of goat cheese10 ounces grated Swiss cheese2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 tablespoons vodka (optional)1/2 cup chopped fresh chives1/2 cup chopped walnutsSalt to tasteIn a large bowl combine softened cream cheese, goat cheese, pepper, salt, vodka and half of the thyme bland until smooth and creamy.2. Add the Swiss cheese and continue to mix. Place in the refrigerator for 3 hours.3. Combine in a bowl the chives, remaining thyme and the walnuts. Place a piece of wax paper on a work surface and evenly spread this mixture onto the wax paper.4. Roll the cheese mixture into 3-inch balls (you should get about three balls). Roll each ball in the thyme-walnut-chive mixture until the ball is top-coated. Put in plastic wrap and chill until you are ready to serve.(Emmy-nominated Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza created and co-host "Creative Juice" on the DIY Network and HGTV. For more information, log on to www.diynetwork.com or write to Cathie and Steve at www.cathieandsteve.com.)
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