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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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Sunday BBQ Sauce
Say what you will about Saturday, but Sunday is when the pros play football and the other pros tailgate. So often, Sundays become so jam-packed with football (or race day) festivities what we’ve found a real need for quickie barbecue sauce (that’s also intensely flavorful, of course) for our burg...
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Hungry Fan Loaded Chicken Nachos
While these aren’t traditional (more Mexican-style) nachos, they’re rib-sticking, mouthwatering fun for your tastebuds. Good for your game day celebration, your Cinco de Mayo celebration, or even just a Tuesday, this dish is celebration on a platter.
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Leftover Turkey Salad
We did a number on our turkey. I was actually impressed how much my family was able to collectively polish off. Nonetheless, we still had some leftovers–a good balance between white and dark meat. So, per my sister’s request, I whipped up some turkey salad for brunch today. It’s a very, very simp...
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Mediterranean Nachos
Look, nachos are delicious. But sometimes your basic all-cheese or hearty fully-loaded nachos get boring. Sour cream and guac and carne asada are great, but we wouldn’t mind mixing things up every once in a while.
Enter Mediterranean nachos. This tasty take on the cheesy Mexican/Mexican-American/...
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Daina’s Sweet Potato Chips
If you’re like me, you hear dip and you cringe just a bit. For me the word brings to mind the processed gunk at the grocery store that can probably last (if still sealed) ‘til the next century. Not exactly what I want to put into my body. It’s really not all that hard to make dip and it’s not tha...
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Healthy Guacamole
The guac is always in season! The creamy dip goes great with tortilla chips, bread, as a spread for burritos, and an excellent “glue” for burgers. This is an excellent choice for those lactose-intolerant guests.
Guacamole is one of the easiest things to make and one of the healthiest items at a t...
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Red, White and Blue Nachos
A great, eye-pleasing, patriotic recipe. It’s an American twist on a Mexican favorite!
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Beer Brat Cheese Dip
Decadent and sure to satisfy your cheese craving…with the extra goodness of Smithfield’s Craft Collection Yuengling Traditional Lager Bratwursts already cooked in beer. Yup. This one’s a sure-fire win. If you’re entertaining this summer–or anytime at all for that matter–this is a dish that is sur...
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Game Day BBQ Chicken Dip
So…this recipe isn’t exactly light. But I know it’s a favorite of lots and lots of sports fans. I made a riff on this oldie but goodie with the help of my own BBQ blend, which you can now buy on Amazon or in the Hungry Fan Shop. This one’s a cinch: it’s semi-homemade and basically involves a good...
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Texas BBQ Meatloaf
If you ask anyone from Texas which grocery store they shop at, you’ll find a pretty unanimous reponse: HEB. This isn’t an ad for HEB. It’s simply a fact. HEB is an institution in Texas. So we sampled some of HEB’s finest, including their barbecue sauce (a massive source of Texan pride). We found ...
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