GETTING READY FOR THE BIG GAME…AND A GIVEAWAY!

Are you ready for the Big Game on February 7, 2009? What food/snacks will you be preparing? My DH and boys usually have chips and dip/salsa, hot wings, and plenty of refreshments.

A recent survey conducted for Old El Paso Green Chiles found that the majority of Americans will be gathering around the TV to watch the Big Game at home with friends and family on February 7, 2010.

61% of adults plan to watch the Big Game. Whether you’re planning a huge party or you’re just looking forward to kicking back at home with your friends and family, Old El Paso Green Chiles can help you spice up the festivities!
Old El Paso Green Chiles, which come in 4.5 and 7 oz cans, are a simple way to liven up your go-to favorites. Fat-free and with only 10 calories per serving, Green Chiles are not spicy, but will add a unique flavor to your dishes that the whole crowd will love! According to the survey, Americans will be clamoring for these great game time dishes:

• Chips and dip or salsa 67%
• Wings 57%
• Nachos 33%
• Veggies and dip 29%
• Chili 24%

Perfect for your dips and salsas, as well as your nachos and chili, Old El Paso Green Chiles can help you score a mealtime touchdown with your guests this year. For more ideas, check out these quick (with a prep time of less than 30 minutes each!) and delicious recipes that incorporate Old El Paso Green Chiles and will have your fans cheering for more!

• Nachos
• Green Chile Dip
• Green Chile Cornbread
• Taco Nachos
• Black Bean Dip
• Slow Cooker Salsa Chili
• Seven-Layer Bean Dip
• Skillet Nacho Chili
• Southwestern Dip

…and now for the giveaway:

Old El Paso and MyBlogSpark have provided me with a “Tackle the Taste” gift pack which includes 2 cans of Old El Paso Green Chiles, as well as a football-shaped ceramic serving platter, two sets of football themed plates, cocktail napkins, and a “football field” table runner. Now how cool is that!!

They have also provided me with an additional gift pack to give away to one of my lucky readers.

To enter, simply post a comment with an answer to this question:

• How would you use the Green Chiles if you won this gift pack? (if your “contact me” information isn’t listed on your blog, or you don’t have a blog, please leave an email address where you can be contacted if you are the lucky winner)

Want more than one chance to win? For *Bonus Entries*, you can:

• follow my blog and leave a separate comment stating you are following
• post about this giveaway on your blog and leave another comment stating that you have posted

That’s 3 ways to win this awesome gift pack! Better hurry, this contest will end at 10:00 P.M. January 22nd.

Winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 24 hours to reply before a new winner is chosen. U.S. entrants only.

Good luck!!