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Can You Wing It, Super Bowl-Style?

Lizzie Fuhr — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:24:05 PST

Whether you're rooting for the Giants or the Pats, chances are you'll be celebrating Super Bowl Sunday somehow this year. Chicken wings are the number-one food pick on most game-day fans' shopping lists, and we rounded up some record-breaking stats about Super Bowl festivities, thanks to everyone from the National Chicken Council to Eat24. Can you tell the facts from fiction about these beautiful birds? Bring your A-game as we test your Super Bowl Sunday wing knowledge!

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

Sara Yoo — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:50:58 PST

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 piqued and appetites sated. Check out our wing wrap-up for inspiration, but don't be afraid to get creative and experiment with your favorite flavors and ingredients!

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

Sara Yoo — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:30:04 PST

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 some blue cheese dressing.

While this recipe forgoes a spicy wing in favor of a tangy lemon-pepper vinaigrette, it's merely a vehicle for the velvety yogurt dipping sauce. Creamy feta and soothing cucumber serve to heighten the cooling sensation, making it a great addition to a wing buffet side by side with its hotter cousins. Get the recipe.

The Wide World of Wings: Spicy-Sweet Korean

Sara Yoo — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 05:34:20 PST

We last took you to Mexico for a bright and tangy take on one of America's favorite game-day foods, but our next culinary adventure sends us across the Pacific to South Korea for some sweet and spicy finger-licking. If you've been lucky enough to dine at the KyoChon or BonChon chicken restaurants, then you know that Koreans love fried chicken. One of the most popular varieties is yangnyeom dak, a crisp, twice-fried wing or thigh tossed in a fiery sauce that reminds me of the classic buffalo wing with an Asian twist.

Just as buffalo wings marry a zesty tang with mouth-numbing heat, Korean wings combine the acidity of rice vinegar with the peppery punch of fermented red-pepper paste and red-pepper powder (found at many Asian grocery stores). Mix in sweet honey and fragrant sesame oil, and you have a crowd-pleasing and conversation-starting app that will make your game-day get-together a hit.

For this unique take on an American classic, just read on.

The Wide World of Wings: Salsa Verde

Sara Yoo — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:09:29 PST

Wings are a game day mainstay, but before you grab that bottle of Frank's RedHot, consider a version or two that journey beyond buffalo. This week, we tread the less-beaten path through wing-dom with a look at five recipes that shed new light on our favorite chicken part.

Today, our wings get a south of the border kick with tomatillo-based salsa verde. Taking a page from the popular Mexican dish chile verde, which tempers the bright tang of this tomato relative with smoky braised pork, I simmered the salsa in some chicken broth for some added flavor depth before thickening up the sauce. Serve the wings drizzled with the salsa verde, and for an over-the-top delight, topped with sour cream and crumbled cotija cheese.

Of course, don't shun the buffalo sauce entirely. For a spectacular game day spread, fry up a large batch of wings, serve them with a variety of sauces, and let your guests pick their favorites!

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How to Prep Chicken Wings For Appetizers

Susannah Chen — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:21:46 PST

I'm starting to get psyched for the big game, so this weekend I scheduled a buffalo wing practice run. This time around, I skipped the grocery aisle in favor of some quality time with my local butcher. Rather than waiting for him to break down the wings, I asked the butcher to show me how to cut up the chicken wings myself. As it turns out, breaking down whole chicken wings isn't all that challenging! Learn how to prep them when you keep reading.

Game Day Eats: Buffalo Wings

YumSugar — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:00:15 PST

When it comes to game day eats, dips are convenient, chili is comforting, and pizza is solid, but none of them hold a candle to the reigning champion of Super Bowl snacks: fiery, vinegar-laden chicken wings.

While it's a Sunday requirement, buffalo chicken isn't the most ideal to make; even with special cooking equipment, its deep-fried preparation can be dangerous, messy, and odorous. Leave it to the king of food science, Alton Brown, to come up with an alternative cooking method for buffalo chicken.

His recipe calls for steaming, chilling, and then baking the chicken wings. It's healthier, less messy, and even my sports fanatic boyfriend can't tell the difference! For a baked version that achieves the same crispy, crackly results, keep reading.

This Football Season, It'll Be Harder to Score Chicken Wings

YumSugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:50:34 PST

St. Louis Rams fans: if you think a winning touchdown has been impossible this season, just wait until you try to score some buffalo chicken wings.

Wing demand is on the rise, but due to this year's waning need for chicken breast, poultry producers have cut chicken production for the first time in 36 years. Broiler chicken production is forecast to be down 3.5 percent this year - and, with only two wings per chicken, wholesale wing costs are poised to increase dramatically.

So, much like Super Bowl Sunday last year, on game day other spicy chicken dishes will just have to fly. Since what I really want to eat is buffalo chicken cheese dip, that's fine with me. Will you miss this year's wings? Or are you willing to pay a higher price for them?

Buzz News Roundup, 7/15

BuzzSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:00:03 PDT

TBS is looking to develop Are We There Yet?, a comedy series based on the Ice Cube movie of the same name. - The Hollywood Reporter
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince scored the biggest midnight gross of all-time in earning $22.2 million as it opened at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. - Variety
Daphne Zuniga will reprise her role as photographer Jo Reynolds for at least two episodes of The CW's reboot of Melrose Place this Fall. - EW
David Arquette and Courteney Cox are confirmed to star in Scream 4. - E! Online
Hugh Jackman is in talks to star in Avon Man, a comedy about a man who is reluctantly recruited into becoming an Avon salesman and then finds that he's good at it. - Variety
Starting with the first episode of the upcoming season, Martha Plimpton will have a role in a multi-episode story line on Grey's Anatomy. - Reuters
Pierce Brosnan, Patricia Clarkson and Julianne Moore will star in writer/director Stanley Tucci's dramedy The Hunter. - ComingSoon
Kathy Griffin will host the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Sept. 12, while Russell Brand will return to host the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 13. - The Hollywood Reporter
Disney has acquired film rights to the young adult novel Wings and will develop it as a star vehicle for Miley Cyrus. - ComingSoon

Come Party With Me: Independence Day - Menu

partysugar — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:45 PDT

Although I don't consider myself the most patriotic person, I love a good 4th of July celebration! With its warm weather, barbecue dinner, and fireworks finish, chances are you enjoy the nation's birthday party, too. If you haven't decided what to serve your family and friends, consider whipping up a meal that is all-American.

Start things off with finger-licking-good chicken wings. The sweet and spicy sauce is so simple it can be made with items you already have in your pantry. Next move on to a beloved classic: a bacon cheeseburger with all the fixings. No backyard party is complete without several stellar sides, so plate up a generous helping of creamy potato salad.

A platter of plump in-season heirloom tomatoes drizzled with olive oil rounds out the menu. Are you enticed by the sound of these dishes? Check out the recipes when you