Date Night- Spicy Ranch Wings and Soft Pretzels

Friday night is usually the time that Brian and I try to spend special time together.  And while we never go out, I usually try to make something special, or sometimes he treats me to bringing supper home!

First, I made these soft pretzels which the recipe I found on Allrecipes.  I made some home-made cheese dip to go with it as well.  It was good, but I am not 100% thrilled with it yet, so once I tweak it a bit, I will share it as well.

I also made these Spicy Ranch wings which were very easy to make. And they are baked not fried! (Recipe at bottom)

We also enjoyed this appropriate little flick. Although a little silly(for my husband's taste), it made us laugh and we still enjoyed it.



And while this was a post about our date night, I could not resist posting a few pictures of my cuties.

She can't help it.  She wants to be just like her daddy.

I know the coloring in this one is weird, but what do u think?  Does she look like me? I'll have to scan an old picture of me soon...

Spicy Ranch Wings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound chicken wingettes
• 1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
• 2 TB butter, melted
• 1 1/2 TB cider vinegar
• 1 envelope spicy ranch salad dressing mix (I only used half of it)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika

1. In a gallon size resealable plastic bag, combine pepper sauce, butter and vinegar.  Add Chicken wings; seal bag and toss to coat evenly.  Refrigerate 4-8 hours.
2. Place chicken on racks in two greased baking pans.  Sprinkle with dressing mix and paprika  Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until juices run clear.

(Note: this recipe can easily doubled/tripled etc.)

Serve with ranch dressing!
 
Happy Hump Day!! 
 
Sunday is Adeline's Birthday, but all the family is coming on Saturday to celebrate.  We are looking forward to it.  I can not believe she will be one!!