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Super Bowl Game Plan
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Hi Reader, The smoke alarm went off before the first quarter, which is how I knew the Super Bowl had officially begun. The One appeared in the doorway holding a bag of chips like a peace offering and asked, “Are we winning?” My Super Bowl Survival Strategy
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Football Cheese Ball
This football cheese ball with bacon is, well, exactly what the title proclaims. A cheese ball in the shape of a football. Made with both Cheddar and cream cheese as well as jalapeño and, yes, bacon. Perfect for Super Bowl.☞ Try this recipePressure Cooker Ribs⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.79 from 66 votes
These pressure cooker ribs, which are easy and ideal for the Instant Pot, are finished in the oven with a brown sugar and Dijon glaze. It's a super-fast method for knee-wobbling, lip-smacking, fall-off-the-bone tenderness.☞ Try this recipeChoriqueso⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.93 from 14 votes
Choriqueso is a Mexican cheese dip topped with cooked chorizo sausage and a sprinkling of cilantro that is served with chips or warm tortillas. Makes a swell appetizer or even a meal unto itself.☞ Try this recipeChorizo Meatballs⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.86 from 27 votes
These chorizo meatballs are simple to make with ground beef and Spanish pork chorizo, Cheddar cheese, red onion, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Honestly some of the best meatballs we've ever made.☞ Try this recipeCajun Fried Chicken⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.64 from 11 votes
This Cajun fried chicken recipe is bathed in buttermilk and turns out crisp, slightly spicy, perfectly deep-fried loveliness thanks to its Southern charm and Louisiana personality. Quite literally the best we've had.☞ Try this recipeTabasco Chicken Wings
These Tabasco chicken wings, which are deep-fried and tossed in a spicy Tabasco butter sauce made with chili sauce, vinegar, and cayenne, are not your ordinary chicken wings.☞ Try this recipeHot Artichoke Dip
Artichoke hearts are an essential store-cupboard ingredient for me. This recipe is one of my favorites—delicious, quick, and simple to make, it's inspired by my mother. I always serve this at Christmastime, with toasted rosemary focaccia. It is rich, comforting, and everyone always wants the recipe.☞ Try this recipeHow To Cook The Perfect Hot Dog⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.74 from 23 votes
The best hot dog means knowing the perfect way to cook a hot dog, whether you roast, grill, simmer, microwave, or turn it over an open campfire. Here's everything you need to know.☞ Try this recipeClam Shack-Style Fried Clams⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.92 from 34 votes
This fried clams recipe tells you exactly how to make fried clams. Whole belly ones, which of course are the best. So easy.☞ Try this recipeCrab Cakes With Ritz Crackers
Here is exactly how to make the best crab cakes ever!☞ Try this recipe |
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