Score a Touchdown at the Snack Table!


Updated 02/05/12 4:25 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Best Super Bowl Recipes

Are you ready to see the Giants and the Patriots face off once again in next week's ultimate Super Bowl rematch? Well, in preparation for today's major game, don't forget to pull out all the stops in the snack department. Here are a few of our all-time favorites — and for more championship chow, check out the rest of our game day eats, too. Buffalo Chicken Cheese Dip Gyro Jalapeño Read more

Killer App: Mushrooms Stuffed With Artichoke and Spinach Dip


Updated 02/06/12 10:52 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms

I'm always on the hunt for those perfect bite-size appetizers that are suitable for just about any party, even this weekend's Super Bowl. These button mushrooms stuffed with artichoke and spinach dip are just that; they only require a small cocktail napkin and are best served warm, but are even satisfying at room temperature. The earthy mushrooms are filled with a creamy vegetable mixture and Read more

Killer App: Gyro Jalapeno Poppers


Updated 01/30/12 12:40 PM · Posted by · 4 comments

Gyro Jalapeno Poppers Recipe

After salivating over this lamb sausage, feta, and romesco pizza, I had a hankering for the ground meat myself. I was all set to go for kabob e kubideh until I spotted a recipe for the appetizer of my dreams — gyro jalapeno poppers, stuffed with red onion, oregano, and ground lamb. My stomach made the ultimate vote: Greek-style stuffed lamb poppers it was! Prepping jalapenos for poppers can be Read more

7 Wing Recipes to Make Your Game Day Spread a High-Flying Success


Updated 02/01/12 8:57 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Chicken Wing Recipes

Just like the halftime show and cheerleaders, wings are considered to be a great component on game day, but who says they can't be the main event? If you're willing to travel beyond the buffalo, the poultry possibilities are boundless, and prepping a wing buffet is easy to boot. Just fry up enough wing parts to feed your crowd, and toss them in a variety of make-ahead sauces to keep palates Read more

20 Killer Vegetarian Appetizers


Updated 01/27/12 9:50 AM · Posted by YumSugar · 7 comments

Vegetarian Appetizers

With game day season in full swing, there are a multitude of reasons why it's time to dig deep and find some killer appetizers to pull out of your pocket. But this year, for various reasons (among them, health, budget, and more sustainable eating), there are sure to be at least a few partygoers who are passing on the poultry, meat, and seafood this year. Thankfully, we've got an array of Read more

The Wide World of Wings: Lemon Pepper With Cucumber-Feta Yogurt Sauce


Updated 01/30/12 1:02 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Greek Chicken Wings Recipe

We close out our week of worldly wings with a recipe . . . with an accessory. While I love this classic finger food on its own, sometimes a cooling dipping sauce is just what the tailgater ordered to complement a piping hot and/or fiery chicken wing. Think about it: buffalo wings are divine, but when that Frank's RedHot sauce becomes too hot to handle, nothing quenches a mouth inferno quite like Read more

The Wide World of Wings: Soy-Ginger


Updated 01/30/12 1:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Soy Ginger Chicken Wings Recipe

Fried chicken wings are an international phenomenon, and while we Americans perhaps can lay claim to wings as a central component of our national cuisine, more countries than you'd imagine are churning out crisp-fried poultry goodness and adding their own local flair. At izakayas (casual drinking establishments), Japan's working weary relax over sake, cold beer, and comforting late night nibbles, Read more

Parmesan Twists: A Super Bowl Snack in 15 Minutes


Updated 02/05/12 4:50 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Parmesan Twists Recipe

If you're hosting or attending a football gathering, and you're in a crunch for time, turn to these ridiculously easy parmesan twists. Here, chef Meg Hall shows you how to turn little more than puff pastry, parmesan, and ingredients you've already got on hand into an mouthwatering finger food in under 15 minutes. Keep watching for a quick and simple vegetarian appetizer that's as fun to make as Read more

Killer App: Sautéed Kale and Burrata Bruschetta


Updated 01/26/12 3:20 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Kale and Burrata Bruschetta

I had this dish as an appetizer recently at a restaurant and I thought it was such a great combination of flavors and textures. I couldn't wait to re-create it, and boy, was it easy. I love recipes that call for just a few ingredients that really let the ingredients and their natural flavors stand out. What makes this appetizer so great is the complementary textures: creamy, salty burrata with Read more

Killer App: Spicy Marinated Olives


Updated 01/25/12 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Marinated Olives Appetizer Recipe

Chili flakes are one of my very favorite things to cook with, if you haven't already noticed. This appetizer is a classic in my family, and it even made my husband, the olive-hater, love and appreciate this little Mediterranean fruit. You don't need much for this recipe, and measurements are not the important thing here, so feel free to play around a little bit. What's important is that you Read more