Super Bowl 50 kicks off this Sunday between the Panthers and the Broncos (3:30PM kick off time), so here are 6 great eats and sides for game day. Stop by the Deli for easy pick up on a variety of salads, sides, and finger foods and the girls will have you covered A to Z. Recipe wise Spanky will have you covered for all your veggie needs! Check back in tomorrow for a second batch of recipes!
#6.) Crispy Onion Rings
Crispy Onion Rings
Recipe Type: Appetiser
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Serves: 4 to 6
Crispy & Crunchy, Onion rings are an easy favorite! If you’re looking for some fire in your Onion Rings, try marinating the onion slices overnight in your favorite hot sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 Onions, Sliced into rings
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic or onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 Eggs
- Canola, Veggie, or Avocado Oil for Frying
- (Optional – 1 Cup Favorite Hot Sauce to marinate Onion slices overnight for extra fiery kick)
Instructions
- (If Marinating slices, do so in 1 Cup Hot Sauce overnight.)
- When ready to cook, combine flour, salt, and powder in a large bowl (Ziploc gallon bags work well too).
- Heat a pot or pan with a few inches of preferred oil to 360F.
- (If marinated, remove Onion slices from sauce and skip next step.)
- While heating, crack eggs into another bowl, mixing until well beaten.
- Dip slices into eggs, then dredge through flour mixture, tossing to coat.
- Shake off excess flour then fry in hot oil for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Season with salt to taste or enjoy as is.
#5.) Lori Lu’s Warm Chipper Dip
Lori Lu’s Warm Chipper Dip (Bean Dip)
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Great bean dip from our local community, highly recommend checking out a copy of the Covenant Community Church’ cook book. Lots of great recipes of people around town.
Ingredients
- 8 Oz. Sour Cream
- 1 Can Refried Beans
- 8 Oz. Cream Cheese
- 1/2 pkg. Taco Seasoning (Approx 2 Tablespoons)
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 6-10 drops Tabasco Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Mix together all ingredients, setting aside 1/2 cup of Cheese.
- Pour into an 8×8′ baking pan and top with Cheese set aside in previous step.
- Bake 20-35 minutes.
- Serve with favorite chips and enjoy.
#4.) Creamy Potato Salad with Radish & Dill
Creamy Potato Salad w/ Radish & Dill
Recipe Type: Appetiser, Salad, Side Dish
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Serves: 6-8
Potato salad with a great crunch via the radishes, with a creamy rich dressing. If made ahead of time, will taste better the longer it sits in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 & 1/2 Pounds Potatoes, Red or Russet. Scrubbed & Washed
- 1/3 Cup Heavy Cream, chilled
- 1/2 Cup Mayo
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest (Or 1 Lemon to Zest)
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- Kosher or Sea Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper
- 1 bunch small Radishes, about 1 Cup
- 3 inner ribs Celery and leaves, finely chopped, about 1/2 Cup
- 1/3 cup Minced Onion
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh Dill
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, (Highly recommend Italian Parsley)
- Dash of favorite Hot Sauce or Tabasco
Instructions
- Put potatoes in medium saucepan, covering with water by 1-2 inches.
- Add pinch of salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, covering partway, and cook until potatoes are tender, around 20 minutes. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk cream until thickened to yogurt consistency.
- Whisk in Mayo, Mustard, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, and Hot Sauce.
- Season with 3/4 teaspoon Salt, and few dashes of Black Pepper.
- When potatoes reach room temp, cut into 3/4′ inch chunks and drop them into bowl with the dressing.
- Add the Celery, Radishes, Red Onion, Dill, and Parsley. Toss and mix to evenly distribute.
- Taste, adding salt and/or pepper to personal taste.
- Serve or cover and chill for up to one day.
#3.) Tomato Salsa
Tomato Salsa
Recipe Type: Side Dish, Dips
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Serves: 4
Freshly made Salsa is always the best and it is incredibly easy to make.
Ingredients
- Pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Green Onion
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice (Or 1 Lime)
- 1 Habanero or Jalapeno Pepper, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic, minced
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro, Chopped
- 2 Cups Cherry Tomato (Or Roma), Diced
- 1/2 Cup Sweet Onion, Diced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine everything and mix well.
- Season to taste with Salt & Pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Serve with favorite chips and enjoy.
#2.) Chicken Kabobs with Greek-Curry Yogurt Sauce
Chicken Kabobs with Greek Curry Yogurt Sauce
Recipe Type: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: Greek
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Serves: 4
Kabobs are a great way to put together some tasty hands on food. Does require overnight in the fridge to marinate well.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 1 pound Boneless & Skinless Chicken Thighs (Can use B/S Breast)
- 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Curry Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic, minced
- 1 Teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 1 Tablespoon Cilantro
- 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Veggie Oil
- Skewers, if Bamboo, soak in water for at least 30 minutes before use.
- Salt & Black Pepper
- For the Sauce:
- 1/2 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Curry Powder
- 1/2 Teaspoon Coriander
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic, Minced
- 2 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Teaspoon Cilantro
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 2 Cups Greek Yogurt
Instructions
- For the Chicken:
- Cut chicken into cubes, placing in a large bowl and season with salt & pepper.
- Add remaining ingredients except for the Oil and mix well.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- Preheat oven to 370F.
- Put 5 to 6 pieces on each skewer.
- In a hot skillet, add two tablespoons of Oil and sear each Chicken skewer to a nice golden brown.
- Place them on baking sheet and finish in oven until fully cooked, around 10 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with Sauce.
- To make Greek Curry Yogurt Sauce:
- In medium saute pan, lightly toast curry powder, cumin, and coriander.
- Add garlic, sugar, and heavy cream, and reduce by half before adding cilantro.
- Season with salt & pepper, transferring to a smaller bowl.
- Allow to cool down, setting aside or refrigerating.
- Fold in Greek yogurt and adjust seasoning to taste.
#1.) Spiced Tempura Chicken Wings
Spiced Tempura Chicken Wings
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Serves: 6
This recipe comes together quite fast, with the marinade and spiced salt able to be made well beforehand.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Chicken Wings (Or Drumsticks)
- Oil for frying
- For Marinade:
- 3/4 Cup Soy Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup Sugar
- 4 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Ounce Ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- For the Batter:
- 1 3/4 Cups Rice Flour, save a little extra for dusting the Chicken
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Veggie Oil
- 2 Cups Cold Water
- For the Spiced Salt:
- 1 Tablespoon Black Peppercorns
- 1 Tablespoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Allspice, whole
- 1 Tablespoon Coriander, whole
- 4 Tablespoons Sea Salt
Instructions
- For the Spiced Salt:
- In dry skillet, toast spices until fragrant.
- Grind into a powder and mix with Sea Salt, then set aside.
- For the Marinade:
- In blender, puree all the marinade ingredients until smooth.
- Pour over Chicken and allow to marinate 8 hours or overnight.
- For the Batter:
- Combine Rice FLour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients.
- Whisk dry ingredients into second bowl, adjust consistency with a little water or flour as needed.
- Be sure batter isn’t too thick, and always stir before using as the batter can separate.
- Putting it all together:
- Heat Oil in a fryer or pot to 350F.
- Drain Chicken from marinade and toss in extra flour.
- Toss in Tempura Batter, making sure to evenly coat.
- Fry until golden brown, cooked through, and crunchy. About 5-7 Minutes
- Season well with spiced salt, garnish with scallions if wanted, and enjoy!
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