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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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Game Day Turkey Beer Brats
We can’t get enough of grilling during the spring and summertime, especially when it comes to summer homegates and baseball and NASCAR tailgates. This recipe was actually inspired by one of our Hungry Fan Throwdown teams’ cook-off dishes at last year’s NASCAR Fan Fest at the Pocono Raceway. (We’l...
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Hungry Fan Style Chicken
Nothing says summer like barbecue, right? Some of you new to our site may not know that we make our own barbecue spice blend here at Hungry Fan®.
We came up with it as a super easy way to make delicious game day recipes that your friends will be asking you for for months! This summer, we’ve soupe...
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BBQ Pulled Pork
This was one of our first recipes featured on TV! We cooked this pork and then showed viewers how to use it in a delicious slow-cooked, BBQ pulled pork sandwich. It’s such a simple recipe and it’s all about the sauce (because the slow cooker does the rest)!
If you don’t have a slow cooker or Croc...
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“Walk The Plank” Salmon
One question we get a lot here at Hungry Fan® is if grilling salmon on a plank is worth the effort. The short answer is YES. The long answer is yes, and with the recipe below, you’ll be good to go. As just to sell it further… We once had a tailgate guest tell us they didn’t eat fish. Well, after ...
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Chicken ‘n Waffles
Chicken and waffles is a game day staple. Love ’em love ’em love ’em. And because it’s a combination of fried chicken and a favorite breakfast baked good, the recipe lends itself well to an early game (tailgate) meal. As part of my partnership with HEB and their Totally Texas line of products, I ...
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Smashed Potatoes
My mom–or Mama Falk as I call her–used to make baked potatoes from time to time when I was growing up. While she would dress them up in cheddar cheese, green onions and sour cream for us, secretly I think it was more for her.
She lllllooooooves them. In an ode to Mama Falk, we’re bringing back he...
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Pumpkin Spice Empanadas
To celebrate our PS love, we came up with another delicious recipe. We give you another take on Pumpkin Spice Empanadas. And take it from us…they are mighty tasty!
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Smoked Pork Loin & Peppers
The person who first said “Love has no bounds” would not love a regular roasted pork loin—at least not after they’ve tasted this beautiful smoked hog. We surround this gorgeous piece of pork with some crispy and spicy fried shishitos. Some of us here at Hungry Fan® would literally move mountains ...
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Parmesan Truffle Fries
Many of you who live here in New York are familiar with STK. It’s a steak house but like snazzier and loungier. I’ll admit, I’m not the biggest fan of steakhouses, but the food here is pretty tasty.
I’d argue that one of the things STK is known for is its fries. Parmesan fries, that is. You had m...
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Fancy French Fries
Who doesn’t like French fries? I mean, be serious. Truth is, making them can be a wee bit tricky because you have to buy the fancy potato cutter to get them to be the right shoestring shape. Slice your spud into rounds and make the fancy part how you serve ’em!
Here’s a killer French fry recipe t...
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Cowboy Style Slow Cooked Ribs
Mouth-watering, fall-off-the-bone, slow smoked beef brisket or slow cooked ribs are a Texan favorite and this super easy recipe is great if you are at all wary of the barbecue or grill. This recipe works well with both pork and beef ribs.
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Deep Fried Okra
Fried okra, although not one of the healthiest things to put into your mouth, is just one of those southern recipes that you have to have at least once! Why not indulge as an accompaniment to your succulent ribs? (And then maybe add a kale salad and you’ve returning your meal to the redeeming cat...
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