Who doesn’t love to sit down and watch the football game with a bag of chips and a bowl of candy? That being said, there are plenty of healthy tailgating recipes for your football snacks. You can definitely enjoy the game without feeling the tiniest built of guilt afterwards.
Here is one of our favorite healthy tailgating recipes for boneless Buffalo wings. Make this at home to help you enjoy watching the New Orleans Saints battle it out on the field of victory!
If you live at 1st Lake Properties, you should know that we’re big supporters of New Orleans football. Often, there’s nothing better than getting together at each other’s apartments to watch the game, and Buffalo wings are perfect menu items.
However, there is a way to turn this traditional snack into something that is low on sodium and fat. Add ingredients like whole-wheat flour, skip out on extra salt, and use minimal amounts of oil to avoid extra saturated fat.
This recipe makes about 10 servings. And it should provide about 2 large strips for 5 people along with ½ a cup of vegetables and enough dip. Feel free to adjust the ingredients if you want to make more or less wings.
Total Preparation Time: 45 minutes
Chicken Wing Ingredients
Veggies
Basically you’ll want 3 cups of celery and carrot sticks, a must-have for Buffalo wings.
Blue Cheese Dip
Making the Dip
Throw in sour cream, blue cheese, 1 tbsp. vinegar and ¼ cayenne pepper or chili powder, and whisk ingredients together for a few minutes. Then cover the dip for storage in the refrigerator. That way, it will be nice and cold by the time the game is ready.
Making the Wings
1. Next, take buttermilk, 3 tbsp. vinegar, 3 tbsp. hot sauce and mix them together in a large bowl; then throw in the chicken until all of the wings are thoroughly coated. Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour, but if you just have a bit of time before the game starts, it’s also ok to place them inside for just 10 minutes. Be sure to occasionally mix your marinade so that all the wings are equally coated.
2. In the meantime, whisk cornmeal and flour, 1 tbsp. vinegar and hot sauce in a bowl and then set it aside. Take the chicken out of the marinade, and mix it in with this cornmeal-flour, giving each one a good coating.
3. Now it’s time to heat half the chicken in a large nonstick skillet at medium-heat heat. It should take 3 to 4 minutes on both sides to get a nice golden brown look to your chicken. Repeat this with the rest of the chicken. Take the chicken off and pour any remaining hot sauce mixture over each piece. Place the wings out with the vegetables and blue cheese dip nearby, and watch as your guests happily chomp away. You can also place a small bowl of hot sauce nearby for guests who really like their spice.
In the end, you’ll get delicious buffalo wings that aren’t slathered in butter and high amounts of salt. After all, many other buffalo wing recipes call for an extra heaping of sodium to your dish.
It’s good living at one of our New Orleans apartment communities, with plenty of people loving the rentals and lease opportunities available. You can relax, watch an exciting football game in a spacious apartment, and enjoy a great connection to New Orleans. Join one of our properties, make some friends, and enjoy watching football in New Orleans, and you won’t regret it!
A time for sweaters, football, and pumpkin spice lattes: it’s no wonder fall is such a beloved season. But the start of autumn also gives us time to reflect on a devastating disease that will strike one in eight U.S. women over the course of her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month kicks off in October, and we’re wasting no time getting the word out. On Friday, October 3, 1st Lake Properties will host Jeans and Jersey Day for its employees. In exchange for a minimum $5 donation to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, members of the 1st Lake team can wear denim to work, along with a jersey supporting their favorite team.
Thousands of businesses are participating in National Denim Day, but after 12 years of just denim, we decided to change the game (literally!) and offer an extra opportunity for our employees to show off their personal style. By adding jerseys to the mix, 1st Lake employees will comprise a standout team of Saints, Tigers, Pelicans, and more, all dedicated to combating breast cancer through donation efforts. We think our 13th year will be our most successful yet!
Participation in the event empowers our team members: even a small contribution can make a big impact, and the awareness we generate can serve as a reminder to take care of yourself and stay healthy. In fact, since the inception of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 1986, more women receive regular mammograms, and since 1990, mortality rates have decreased by 34 percent due in part to early detection.
While this event is limited to employees, there’s always an opportunity for our residents to contribute to amazing organizations. Check out the American Cancer Society, the National Breast Cancer Foundation, and the Susan G. Komen foundation for more information on how you can donate.
New Orleans also features its own chapter of the Komen foundation and will be hosting a Race for the Cure on October 25 in City Park. Similarly, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer will hold a non-competitive 5K in Champions Square on November 1.
While 1st Lake Properties features an abundance of beautiful living spaces, today we’re spotlighting our 3 bedroom apartments in Metairie. Beyond conveniences like dedicated parking and outside storage, these apartments truly feel like home thanks to their spacious setup and added amenities like private master balconies, driveways, and serene, landscaped green space. With additional square footage comes additional opportunities to put your personal touch on a three bedroom apartment. Check out a few tips below to integrate style with space below!
Looking for a 3-bedroom apartment? 1st Lake Properties has just what you need! Find your personal style at Camelot Court, Rosedale, Parktowne, or Willowood apartments.
As we roll into September, with the weather cooling and New Orleans coming alive with festivals and music, 1st Lake Properties is offering can’t miss apartment specials on beautiful properties with all the amenities you need. Check out these discounts on rent, move-in costs and more at apartment communities all around the greater New Orleans area and beyond.
Camelot Court Apartments – Conveniently located in Metairie, Camelot Court Apartments features 3 bedroom apartments that are like a private home. Inside a gated community, each apartment features a full size washer and dryer, large backyard and access to the community pool. Call us today to take advantage of our 2 weeks free rent special.
Rosedale – The townhomes in Rosedale are surrounded by majestic oak trees, with a private backyard and all the amenities of home. Take advantage of the September special featuring 2 weeks free rent and move into a beautiful townhome with pool access and nearly 2,000 square feet of living space.
Parktowne – Parktowne Apartments, an award winning property, offers all the space and luxury you need. With a 4 acre park, 3 swimming pools, a playground and recreational space, our 3 bedroom apartments are one of a kind in the greater New Orleans metro area. Call today to find out about our special discounts for September.
Lakes of Chateau Estates – This month, Lakes of Chateau Estates is offering 1 bedrooms starting at $965. Located in the heart of Kenner, the Estates has 2 lush swimming pools, lighted tennis court, fitness center and a two-and-half acre lake surrounded by miles of walking paths. Call us today about our 1 and 2 bedroom specials for September.
Boardwalk Apartments – Boardwalk Apartments in Metairie is offering ½ off deposit and waiving all moving fees for September. Join our small, gated community, which features washers and dryers, a refreshing pool, large walk-in closets, plus additional sunroom/office space in select apartments. Call to find out how you can save up to $350 on spacious two-bedroom apartments or unique studios.
Sawmill Creek – This month, you can spend as little as $99 on move in costs at Sawmill Creek in River Ridge. There are also reduced rates on some apartment floor plans that include washer and dryers, nice sized patios/balconies, enormous closets, wood-burning fireplaces and more.
Willowood Apartments – The lush apartments in this gated community, set among trees and greenery, feature fully equipped kitchens with plenty of counter and cabinet space, frost-free refrigerators, large closets, skylights, and vaulted ceilings, as well as private patios/balconies. Move-in during September to a fully furnished studio with all utilities paid.
Bella Ridge Apartments – September is the perfect time to pre-lease apartments in this River Ridge apartment community, which is set to open this winter. These luxury apartments offer amenities like stainless steel or black kitchen appliances including frost-free refrigerators and multi-cycle dishwashers. With features like double stainless steel sinks, granite counter-tops, recessed lighting, paneled doors, plantation-style wood blinds, nine-foot ceilings with crown moldings and decorative woodwork, apartments at Bella Ridge will go quick. Be one of the first to pre-lease in September. Limited units available.
Arbor Gate Apartments – Take advantage of the $99 move-in special at this Picayune, MS apartment community. This gated community features an extra-large swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center and abundant greenery. Check out the reduced rates for September.
Call today to find your next home for a price you can afford and a place you love.
In our modern world, there are toxins everywhere, and cutting them out of your life is just about impossible, but cutting down on the toxins you consume and encounter is possible. Making your own cleaning products using things you already have in the house not only saves you money, but it is a great way to clean your home the green way. You’d be surprised the cleaning power of some of these items!
Vegetable Oil — Oil and water don’t mix, but oil and oil work wonders. For cleaning oil-based ink and paint off of surfaces throughout your home, as well as brushes and hands, allow vegetable oil to soak on the ink or paint, then wipe it away with a dry towel or rag.
Soy Sauce – Getting rid of grease can be tough, but a little bit of soy sauce cuts right through it. Try using it on your stove and range hood, as well as baking sheets and more.
Baking Soda, Salt & Lemon – If the smell of garlic, or other foods, linger in the wood of your cutting boards, clean and deodorize them with these three simple ingredients. Sprinkle a little baking soda and salt on your cutting board and scrub it around with lemon juice and a lemon half; let it is for five minutes and rinse it well. Voila!
Baking Soda & Vinegar – Try pouring half a cup of baking soda followed by one or two cups of white vinegar down your drain to clear up clogged/gunky drains. The chemistry of the two helps to clear it up quick. A pot of boiling water helps, too.
Newspaper – When cleaning glass surfaces, a rag will always leave pesky remnants, while wiping with newspaper will get your windows and mirrors streak free and perfect.
Ketchup & Soy Sauce – For polishing copper, you won’t find anything better or easier than ketchup mixed with soy sauce; it works like a charm. For silver, use just the ketchup for great results.
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