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Taking the work—but never the flavor—out of game day
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Tater Tot Poppers
The jalapeño popper is definitely a game day favorite. But this party staple hasn’t had much in the way of an upgrade in years, so we figured it was time. Our update? Drumroll please…tater tots.
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Bacon Endive Bites
A lot of people aren’t super familiar with endive lettuce. And that’s cool. No worries–let this be your education. It’s somewhat of a spicy lettuce but what I love about it is that it’s great for delivering dip or sauce into my mouth. It’s naturally the perfect scooper! In this recipe, we’re usin...
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Bitesize Cucumber Sandwiches
Tennis is one of those poshy sports in which etiquette and decorum always matter. As a result, we can’t help but associate the sport with bite-size, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, such as cucumber tea sandwiches. Vegetarian-friendly, these babies are easy to make and stack. Serve open-faced as shown abo...
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BBQ Pulled Pork Sammie
Going to school in Durham, North Carolina, our founder, Daina, quickly became aware that almost everyone who lives in Durham has the same favorite restaurant — Bullock’s BBQ.
It’s truly an institution not only because the food is just so darn tasty, but also because it’s Durham’s longest continuo...
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Bacon Cubano Press
We crafted this recipe as part of a Pit Crew Picks series for Daytona with Smithfield. We dedicated it to Aric Almirola, AKA “The Cuban Missile” (for his Cuban heritage), who is the well-known driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford Fusion for Stewart-Haas Racing. And in his honor, this is no ordina...
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The Jawbreaker
Shameless plug, but you need GRILLHOGS Grill Tongs to handle this monstrosity. Standing five-patties tall, this baby should come with a liability release. Don’t be intimidated by it. Look at it as if you were envisioning your favorite team’s rival…and just destroy it. Victory has a distinctly (an...
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Root Beer Chicken Flatbread
As a kid, I loved root beer. As a grownup (but still a kid at heart), I love boozy root beer. (I discovered it at the start of this past football season and it’s quickly become a game day favorite).
Even if you don’t like root beer as much as I do (shame, shame), you’re gonna totally dig it cooke...
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Buffalo-Ranch Broccoli
You know how buffalo chicken wings/tenders/etc. are always served with ranch and veggies for dipping? Yeah, this isn’t that. It’s that flipped! Instead we’re now featuring the veggies with ranch and buffalo sauce for dipping! This may not only be the perfect (healthy-ish) snack for your Final Fou...
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Picnic Tray BLTs
Packing the kids’ lunch is a lot like planning a tailgate. The goal is to make the perfect amount of delicious food that also travels well to your destination. (#Fail = those soggy tuna sandwiches your mom used to make). The keys to doing this successfully is spacing, salting, cutting and par-coo...
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Mini Chicken ‘n Waffles
In celebration of March Madness, which will ultimately be playing out in Atlanta, Georgia this April, I’m offering up a fun and easy semi-homemade recipe for mini chicken & waffles! Call ’em chicken & waffle sliders!
They’re tasty and if you make ’em my way, just a liiiiiiittle healthier ...
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Mean Green Mussels
These mussels disappear faster than Barry Bonds after retirement. We’re not sure why mussels haven’t become a tailgating staple yet—especially considering how they are so inexpensive, so easy and quick to make and how they’re so downright delicious. This recipe for these bite-sized morsels is a o...
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Cookout Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs always seem to go over soooowell. Anywhere. Anytime. With just about everyone. We teamed up with Personal Creations to bring you a step-by-step of how to make these creamy, delectable treats! Follow these eight easy steps, complete with photos, and you’re sure to impress anyone at yo...
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Bacon-Spiked Guacamole
C’mon, be serious. Guacamole is one of the most delicious foods on the planet. But as we discovered while tinkering around in the kitchen in preparation for an afternoon of World Cup viewing, guac can be so much better with bacon!
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