TGIF, STalkers! What a week this has been. I've been busting my hiney all week, but there is so much to be done, it feels like trying to walk backwards up a Down escalator. Ugh. I am VERY ready for the weekend and some time to chillax and regroup!

Eff off to:

• Covid. That *&!@(&X#>*!!! One of my dearest friends lost his wife this week. One of my cousins passed away last night.
• People who refuse to understand I have ZERO desire to socialize. This introvert is practically borderline agoraphobic now. I'm content to stay home with DH and 'socialize' via computer or text (if it's textable, do not effing call me).
• King Pita. What kind of voodoo or spell or ritual dance does Evil Aniki need to do for that effer to STFU? Gaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh. Because of KP's neverending mouth, we have well-over-the-end-time...
• Zoom conferences. I swear that I have done more Zoom conferences in the last year than I have in my entire 35.5 year professional career. And long-talkers like KP, Mumbles, and Princess Drama (and his dramatic huffs and sighs) make these darn things longer and more painful. 
• Those in this wintery tundra who constanly whine and moan about the snow and cold. Hello!!! We had record low snowfall last month. Sack up and deal with Winter FINALLY arriving. 

Moving on to Forn... Forn is 'food' and 'p0rn' combined. Superbowl is this weekend and plenty of folks like to have snack/finger food for the big game. DH and I are having hot wings and cheese crisps (I'll be noshing on some celery, too).

Jalapeno Cheese Crisps

• 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan
• 1/2 cup shredded Sharp or Extra-sharp cheddar
• 1 jalapeno, sliced thinly
• Real bacon bits

1. Preheat the oven to 375. 
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of parmesan into a small mound, and top with about 1 Tbsp of cheddar.
4. Carefully pat down cheese and top with bacon bits and a jalapeno slice.
5. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
6. Bake until crispy and golden, about 12 minutes.
7. Let cool slightly on pan before serving (can be served cold).

Cheese Crisps

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Choose Toppings:

• 1 medium jalapeno, sliced thinly OR
• Dried oregano and mini pepperoni OR
• Mushrooms, sliced thinly OR 
• ???

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Spoon about 1 Tbsp of cheese into a small mound.
4. Carefully pat down cheese and top with your preferred toppings.
5. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
6. Bake for about 12-15 minutes (longer if you prefer them browner and crispy).
7. Allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.

NOTES:

• Italian 6-Cheese Blend works well in the second recipe and is done in 12 minutes (edges are brown).
• The pepperoni and mushroom ones are very good dipped in pizza sauce (I used Prego).
• There is really NO limit to what you can use – just be sure to slice your toppings thinly.

Wishing you a stress-free and enjoyable weekend!