Bar Bites: A Man of the Month Cookbook (Man of the Month 13)

1 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

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Philly Cheese Dip with Mini Pull-Apart Bread

1 box frozen Steak-umms 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 1 sweet onion, diced

2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt 1 package of baby bella mushrooms, sliced 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook steak according to package directions and drain on paper towels. In large bowl, place the steak and the remaining ingredients, except for 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Spread steak mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake for 20 minutes. Serve with Mini Pull-Apart Bread. (Click here for recipe.)

MINI PULL-APART BREAD

4 bakery sub rolls, uncut

1 teaspoon salt

2 sticks melted butter

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the sub rolls on a foil-lined cookie sheet, and slice each roll crosswise and lengthwise into 1 inch squares, being careful not to cut all the way through. In a microwave safe bowl, add the butter, garlic, parsley and salt and heat for 2 minutes. Pour the butter mixture evenly over each loaf. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven. Now, evenly distribute the 2 cheeses over the rolls, making sure to tuck it in every possible spot for the ultimate bite. Place back in the oven for an additional 15 minutes. Serve hot.

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BBQ Bacon Chicken Pineapple Kebabs

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch chunks 1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper 1 pound bacon, cut into 2-3 inch pieces 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks 1 cup BBQ sauce

10-15 kebab sticks, soaked in water

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Thread the skewers as follows: wrap a piece of bacon around one piece of chicken, thread onto skewer, place a pineapple chunk next and repeat this order until the skewer is full. Place all of the kebabs on a baking sheet. Preheat grill to 350 degrees and place the kebabs over indirect heat. Grill for 10-15 minutes, then baste with BBQ sauce on all sides. Place on direct heat and grill for 1-2 minutes. Baste again with BBQ sauce and remove from grill.

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Fizzy Watermelon

4 cups watermelon puree (Click here for recipe.) 1 bottle chardonnay

4 cups club soda

Combine first two ingredients in a large pitcher. When ready to serve, add club soda.

This can also be served in a hollowed-out watermelon with a spout (available at most party stores) for a party.

TO MAKE WATERMELON PUREE:

Remove seeds from watermelon and cut into large chunks. Place in a blender and process until smooth.

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