March 8, 2007
LAS VEGAS - College basketball fans can root for their favorite teams beyond the courtside competition with the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressings Dunk & Dip Challenge. Barb Kruger, wife of UNLV men's basketball head coach Lon Kruger, is one of the wives of top college basketball coaches that will match up their unique, dunk-able dips for game-day entertaining, with proceeds donated to charity.
The challenge begins March 13, when fans will have a chance to vote for their favorite dip at http://allrecipes.com/dunkanddip. On March 31, the winning wife will be announced at the Coaches vs. Cancer® Breakfast in Atlanta - just in time for the end of the tournament.
Four wives brought their game to the kitchen by putting a new twist on their favorite dip recipes with a packet of Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing and Seasoning Mix:
* Barb Kruger puts on a full court press with her Runnin' Rebels Ranch Guacamole. Nutty avocadoes get an assist from red onions, bell peppers, chile and lime juice.
* Juli Boeheim, wife of Coach Jim Boeheim of Syracuse University, serves up The Orange's Cheese and Ranch Dip, a warm blend of cheddar cheese, red bell peppers, celery and sour cream, then topped with beautiful mandarin oranges.
* Melanie Felton, wife of Coach Dennis Felton of University of Georgia, drives to the hoop with her Georgia Peach Salsa with Bulldog Ranch Crisps. The state's prized fruit is the M.V.P. supported by a team of flavors from tangy red onions, jalapeno chilies, sweet tomatoes and fragrant cilantro.
* Kelly Ryan, wife of Coach Bo Ryan of University of Wisconsin, makes a fastbreak with her Badgers Cheddar and Ranch Fondue, a melting pot of farmhouse cheddar cheese and white wine accented with plump tomatoes.
With your votes, a $5,000 donation will be made in the honor of the winning wife to Coaches vs. Cancer®, a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society® and the National Association of Basketball Coaches, which empowers basketball coaches, their teams, and local communities to make a difference in the fight against cancer.
Bring Ranch Fever Home
All four recipes are also showcased in Original Bites, a recipe booklet created by the makers of Hidden Valley® dressings that features more than 20 great-tasting, original recipes created by everyone from celebrity chefs to home cooks, all celebrating the flavor of ranch. For more than 50 years, Hidden Valley® ranch lovers have come up with unique and personalized ways to use a packet of Original Ranch® Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix in their kitchen creations. The versatile packet adds a zesty kick to mouth-watering appetizers, party dips or crowd-pleasing condiments. Start a new family tradition that combines game-day viewing with your own delicious dishes to savor long after the season is over.
To download a free copy of Original Bites and find other delicious game-time dishes, visit www.HiddenValley.com.
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About Hidden Valley® Original Ranch®
Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® is a subsidiary of The Clorox Company, headquartered in Oakland, Calif. Clorox is a leading manufacturer and marketer of consumer products with fiscal year 2006 revenues of $4.6 billion. With 7,600 employees worldwide, the company manufactures products in 25 countries and markets them in more than 100 countries. For more information about Clorox, visit www.TheCloroxCompany.com.
About Coaches vs. Cancer
Coaches vs. Cancer® is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society® and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. The initiative leverages the personal experiences, community leadership and professional excellence of basketball coaches nationwide to increase cancer awareness and promote healthy living through year-round awareness efforts, fundraising activities and advocacy programs. Coaches vs. Cancer provides critical mission outreach, while raising funds in support of the Society's lifesaving cancer research, education, advocacy and community service efforts.
