In our household, one of the things we enjoy as a family is watching tv shows, movies, and even tuning in to our favorite sports team. I personally am not a complete sports buff, unlike my husband –who stays on top of ALL the latest. From football, basketball, baseball, you name it, and he’s got the scoop. We even frequent the stadiums in Philly and NYC to enjoy the game live. Except lately, as we can’t really stay out late nowadays because of Josiah’s sleep schedule. So we opted for a lot of in-house game day get-together.
As much as we would love to keep our old lifestyle, it just wouldn’t work for a growing toddler’s routine. Of course, spending time as a family is significant to us too. Especially hubby is always on-the-go with his schedule. So how do we spend our special day? With a delicious homemade meal of course! Obviously, I don’t spend a lot of time whipping things in the kitchen, or that would beat the purpose of having a family day. How do I go about on things? With a few quick hacks.
1. Super-Easy Recipes
For those of you who love game day festivities like tailgating, stop the madness of spending too much time and effort preparing for the event that you will be hosting. Choose recipes that will be an easy fix, so you don’t have to be so tired on game day. Who would want to be so exhausted on a day they plan to enjoy on the very first place? Surely not me. I prefer utilizing our instant pot and oven so I don’t have to do anything major. Then pair it with game-day approved drinks. Presto, you got everything covered!
2. Go Big for the Big Game
Trust me, a big screen like the LG OLED 77 Inch C8 TV does wonders! The picture quality is absolutely superb, the sound quality is above and beyond, everyone at the party would surely enjoy. Oh, and let’s not forget sports buffs like my hubs who loves it so much for not missing a single detail. As for me, I can still see the game no matter where I am at! I could be in the kitchen cooking, getting seconds, or busy multitasking keeping up with our son –and still be able to stay in the loop.
3. Cooking Flexibility AND Convenience
We all want to maximize our time. Do more, without having to work so hard. This is why I love the latest innovation our generation has to offer. Just like LG combination double wall oven, because it literally cuts the cooking time in half! What I love about it is that it delivers the “even cooking” of convection, to the lightning speed of a microwave. Not to forget that it brings luster to kitchen spaces too! The black stainless steel pair beautifully with any style and elevates the surrounding of all cabinetry.
LG Combination Double Wall Oven
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While we’re still on the subject of game day celebration hack, why not try my all-time hit ”Habanero Bacon Wrapped Shrimp” that will surely get the whole family going! To be honest, this can also be a go-to “lazy-day” homemade dish. I promise it can’t get easier than this.
Habanero Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients:
- 30 Large Cooked Shrimp, (deveined)
- 1 cup Habanero BBQ Sauce
- 1 Package of Bacon
1. I prefer fresh ones from the seafood aisle. If you have a fresh shrimp, simply rinse then place the shrimp in the fridge for about half an hour while you work your way towards the next steps. This will help preserve it’s freshness.
2. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees and line two baking sheets with aluminum foil.
3. If you’re using frozen shrimp, thaw the shrimp by running cold water over it for several minutes then pat it dry. Do this step after preheating your oven to make sure the shrimp stays fresh.
4. Remove the bacon from its packaging then cut the slices in half.
5. Lay each piece of bacon out on the baking pan and bake it for about 5-6 minutes.
6. While waiting for it to get done, scoop a spoonful of the habanero BBQ sauce onto the shrimp and toss.
7. Line the baking pan with parchment paper and wrap each piece of shrimp (covered in the habanero sauce) with a piece of bacon. Leave the tail part exposed and carefully place onto the baking sheet.
8. Switch your setting to broiler then bake the shrimp on 425 degrees for 15 minutes until shrimp is cooked and bacon is crisp.
Habanero Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
That’s it! Serve and Enjoy. Let me know your thoughts!
Nahashon Small
February 25, 2019They look delicious. I hope I’ll be able to prepare them this weekend.
1stepfurther
February 25, 2019love the recipe!it sounds simple and easy but it looks yummy! we don’t really do in-house game day but we invited friends and colleagues many times to our place just for a simple brunch, and this recipe is a fresh new idea for our next gathering.
thanks for sharing, love your blog’s design too!
Hayley Warren
February 25, 2019I don’t like seafood myself, but I know that my dad would love this recipe!
Nish
February 25, 2019This looks so extremely delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Katie davies
February 25, 2019wow these look so good! I am not the best cook but this recipe looks simple to follow and what a beautiful oven too!
Cristina Petrini
February 25, 2019Absolutely a very simple and tasty idea for a gourmet aperitif.
Karla
February 25, 2019Thank you for such an amazingly easy recipe. I love these quick ones.
tara pittman
February 25, 2019These sound so delicious. They would make a perfect appetizer for my next party.
Danielle Wolter
February 25, 2019such a great easy recipe. love the spice and perfect for grilling in the summer!
Rebecca | AAUBlog
February 25, 2019oh yum, the recipe looks delicious! And I sure would love that double wall oven – kitchen goals!
Patricia-Ann Que
February 25, 2019now you got me craving! this is a perfect party food, easy to make and easy to clean! im sure it is liked by many!
Sara Welch
February 25, 2019We just renovated our kitchen; wish I had seen this review beforehand! Sounds like a great product. We aren’t very pleased with our double oven so that’s a bummer!
Bella and Dawn at Dear Mummy Blog
February 25, 2019This sounds delicious and we’ve never thought about combining bacon and shrimp before! The addition of the sweet BBQ sauce makes our mouths water!
Beth Pierce
February 25, 2019My family and I are preparing a March Madness party in the next couple weeks; this recipe looks like a definite crowd pleaser!
Heather
February 25, 2019This would make the perfect appetizer for our next party! I’m printing out the recipe so I can try it out!
Rhian westbury
February 26, 2019The oven looks dreamy, that’s the thing I’m most looking forward to about doing up a property is getting a new kitchen done x
Reika Misaki
February 26, 2019Oooh, girl.! Those looks amazing! Will definitely try making this one of these days. Thanks for sharing!
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled
February 26, 2019The LG Combination Double Wall oven sounds very intriguing does it really cook food as fast as a microwave oven? I wish you would give a comparison chart with a list of examples compared to a normal oven.
stephanie
February 26, 2019I’d love enough space in my kitchen for a double wall oven – they look amazing! Also, I have to say that shrimp recipe looks delicious! x
Super Busy Mum
February 26, 2019These look incredible. Not my choice of food {sorry!} but my niece would ADORE these!
eli
February 26, 2019this looks so delicious and it’s making me so hungry. might have to try this one soon
Stacie
February 26, 2019I need this double oven in my life! I’ve always had a double oven, but my current one is about to give up the ghost. This sounds like the perfect replacement.
Allie
February 26, 2019This will be such a fun addition to Christmas dinner! Can’t wait to give this a try, it looks so good! And easy to make
Carla Necole
February 26, 2019That LG combination double wall oven made me swoon. Unfortunately, it would only be for show in my kitchen as I hardly ever cook. I will try, however, try out the habanero bacon wrapped shrimp recipe. Bacon and seafood are two of my favorite food groups.
Sincerely Miss J
February 26, 2019This looks super tasty. I need to try this weekend.
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations
February 26, 2019What an interesting recipe! I never thought to wrap bacon around shrimp. My husband would LOVE this!
Catherine
February 26, 2019I would LOVE a double wall oven someday! So beautiful! And your shrimp look and sound delish!
Janay
February 26, 2019Omg this is the perfect combination. Shrimp and back and bacon I never would have even thought about this. I wonder if it will be good this turkey bacon.
Lisa
February 26, 2019These look so good!!!! I love everything about this dish, and will absolutely trying this out for dinner on the weekend.
Kitty
February 26, 2019Omg that looks yumm… My cousins would love it… I would love to try this recipe this weekend when they are visiting
Kisha Stewart-Harris
February 26, 2019This looks like the perfect, easy appetizer recipe for a quick get together, girls night or Christmas event. I know so many people who’d swoon over these.
Alexandra Cook
February 27, 2019This looks nice and simple to put together but so delicious! Perfect for a weekend treat!
Preet
February 27, 2019I must try this recipe. It so delicious and look so easy to make and I am sure my husband and my kids will give me a warmer hug because of this dish.
Tasheeni
February 27, 2019This looks absolutely delish! I’ll definitely have to try it.
Yeah Lifestyle
February 27, 2019Oh yum! I have never tried wrapping shrimps in bacon plus the addition of habanero to the dish is also something I can’t wait to try
Rosey
February 27, 2019It’s sounds pretty easy to make. That bacon would tip it from good to fabulous for my kids.
LEES d GARCIA
February 27, 2019omg these look so yummy and delicious! I cannot wait to try them, they also make the perfect keto snack!
John Mulindi
February 27, 2019A good recipe for the family, thanks for sharing this with us.
Jasmine Hewitt
February 27, 2019I love making bacon wrapped shrimp. i need to find this sauce and try it
Becca Talbot
February 28, 2019OMGeeeee! This recipe sounds delicious! I’d love to give it a whirl sometime, and it seems pretty simple to follow (so even a crap cook like me wouldn’t balls it up LOL) x
My Family Travel Zone
February 28, 2019I already know what to eat on Saturday:)
Khushboo Motihar
February 28, 2019LG OLED 77 Inch C8 TV is perfect for game night. I would love to watch IPL with my family on it. You have shared some wonderful ideas!
Brittany Vantrease
February 28, 2019I love that double oven. I’d love to have one of my own, someday.
natalie
February 28, 2019Oh wow this is the oven of dreams! I love shrimps although my husband cant stand them!! I will have to make this next time he is away!!
Candace
February 28, 2019Since I’m a vegetarian that occasionally eats seafood, I would definitely give this a try with vegan bacon! Even when I did eat meat, I cannot believe I have never tried anything like this before. That TV you have is also bomb af!
Dalene Ekirapa
March 1, 2019Super quick recipes can be so handy especially on a game day…and who wouldn’t want to do some watching on a big screen? It always makes things better!
Louise
March 1, 2019Mmm, this looks super tasty! I’ve been really unwell this week and need a quick and easy dinner for tonight so think I’m going to give this a go 🙂
Louise x
Suzanne
March 1, 2019Simple as 1, 2, 3! I love quick and easy recipes like this classic dish. YUM!