Fan Fare: Game-Day Recipes for Delicious Finger Foods, Drinks, and More
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Whether or not the game is any good doesn’t matter as long as you have great eats: eating well during the game is nearly as important as the game itself. Packed with classic game day fare, from munchies and small bites to classic tailgating stand-bys and stadium standards, this book is your complete guide to game-day grub.
From simple dips to a variety of wings, fully-loaded nachos and Texas chili to meaty sliders and cheesy quesadillas, this book is packed with exactly what everyone wants to eat in front of the tv or at the game. The 60 recipes offer lots of easy variations on favorite game day classics and are accompanied by helpful tips for serving and making things ahead.
Selection of recipes:
• Snacks and Dips: Guacamole and Salsa, Cheesy Fundido Dip, Hot Artichoke-Parmesan Dip, Sweet & Spicy Bacon Popcorn, Beer Nuts, Potato Chips, Onion Strings, Sweet Potato Fries and Garlic-Parmesan Fries
• Small Bites: Jalapeño Poppers, Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp, Meatballs with Romesco Sauce, Fried Calamari, Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms, Deep-Dish Mini Pizzas, Soft Pretzels, Ahi Tuna Wontons, and Classic Deviled Eggs
• Small Plates: Ham and Cheese Stromboli, Tandoori Chicken Kebabs, Spicy Buffalo Wings, BBQ Baby Back Ribs, Pulled Pork Sliders, Hanger Steak Sliders, Buffalo Burger Sliders, Texas Chili, Taco Salad, Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread, Chicken and Artichoke Pizza, Sausage and Onion Flatbread, Sloppy Joes, Loaded Nachos, and a variety of Quesadillas, Twice-Baked Potato Skins, and Panini.
• Pitcher Drinks: Margaritas, Mojitos, Bloody Marys, Ramos Fizz, Beer Cocktails, and Greyhounds.
Kate McMillan
Kate McMillan grew up in Houston, Texas, illustrating and writing stories in the world’s tiniest font. She studied architecture at Yale and boatbuilding in Norway before making her way to Los Angeles to start a career as a concept artist in animation. She has worked for studios including DreamWorks and Disney TV, where she gets to make up worlds every day. In her free time, she enjoys building furniture, scouring the sidewalks of LA for scraps to build said furniture, and drawing wobbly buildings that look like they might fall down.
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Fan Fare - Kate McMillan
GAME ON
It’s game day! Whether it’s the regular season or the Super Bowl, opening day or a must-win game seven, or just poker night with the neighbors, it’s an occasion that calls for casual entertaining—and heaping plates of crowd-pleasing, crave-worthy food and plenty of refreshing drinks. That’s where Fan Fare: Game-Day Recipes for Delicious Finger Foods, Drinks, and More comes in. With more than 60 recipes to choose from, it’s your playbook for the menu. A mix of classic bar-bite staples and modern riffs on tailgate standards, these are your go-to recipes for an easygoing gathering. Many of the recipes gathered here are for foods that can be easily eaten with a fork or fingers and can be made in advance, giving you more time to watch the tipoffs and touchdowns and relax with your guests.
WARM-UP WITH NIBBLES
Get the party started with bowls of crunchy-salty nibbles, such as the oh-so-addictive Sweet & Spicy Nuts (see recipe), Maple-Bacon Popcorn (see recipe), and Party Chex Mix (see recipe). Serve trays of finger foods like Stuffed Mushrooms (see recipe) and Classic Deviled Eggs (see recipe), which are tailor-made for filling and have been party favorites for decades. Jalapeño Poppers (see recipe) are newer to the party scene but a bar-food staple; here, they’re packed with bacon as well as cheese. For something salty and chewy, bake a batch of soft pretzels—you’ll find five options here for this beloved ballpark standard: pretzels with mustard, pretzel bites with parmesan and garlic or cinnamon and sugar, pretzel sticks with ale cheese sauce, and pigs in a pretzel—always a surefire party hit (see recipe). For the crowd who prefers their snacks crisp and fresh, serve a platter of seasonal crudités with a bowl of ranch dip (see recipe).
BRING ON THE HEARTIER FOOD
No big-game viewing is complete without buffalo wings, and for good reason: These all-American bar-food favorites are ideal finger food—just be sure to supply plenty of napkins with them. Try the Sweet Jalapeño Wings, Honey-Sesame Wings, or the more traditional Spicy Buffalo Wings (see recipe). Small-plate bites that can double as dinner fare include Hanger Steak Sliders (see recipe), which pair perfectly with Garlic-Parmesan Fries (see recipe).
You can raise your game by serving a few more-sophisticated bites such as the Tandoori Chicken Kebabs (see recipe), aromatic with coriander, turmeric, cumin, and saffron; or make an array of flatbreads (see recipe), with toppings ranging from corn, tomato, and basil for your vegetarian guests to caramelized onion and sausage for the meat-eaters. Vegetarian and meat-topped versions of stuffed potato skins here, too.
QUENCH YOUR THIRST
When you’re hosting, the last thing you want to do is spend all of your time making individual cocktails for each guest. Batch cocktails for a crowd work best (served from pitchers), so mix up pitchers of drinks beforehand, especially favorites such as Classic Margarita (see recipe), or Bloody Mary (see recipe) and Mint Mojito (see recipe). Set out and refresh a small ice chest, supplied with a scoop, within arm’s reach of the drinks (plan on about a half pound of ice per person; more during warm-weather months). Be sure to have plenty of beer (perfect with buffalo wings), wine, and nonalcoholic drinks on hand as well.
MAKE IT SELF-SERVE
Game day calls for casual entertaining—no place cards, candlelight, or centerpieces required. When it comes to laid-back gatherings, nothing beats a buffet table: The food can be arranged on platters and set out on a table, sideboard, or kitchen island, and guests can chat as they serve themselves, creating a warm, convivial atmosphere. Arrange the buffet with plates at one end and silverware at the other, and be sure to set out a stack of large napkins so that guests can put their plate on their lap comfortably.
QUESO FUNDIDO
SERVES 6
Serve this decadent dip with sturdy tortilla chips or soft corn tortillas for scooping up the crispy sausage and melted cheese. To make it vegetarian-friendly, substitute 1 cup (5 oz/155 g) coarsely chopped sautéed mushrooms for the chorizo. If you like it spicy, stir in ½ cup (3 oz/90 g) fire-roasted poblano chile strips with the tomato just before serving.
4 oz (125 g) fresh Mexican chorizo, casing removed
½ white onion, chopped
1 Roma tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lb (500 g) Monterey jack cheese, shredded
Small flour or corn tortillas, or tortilla chips
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the chorizo, breaking it up with a wooden spoon and stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate. Pour off all but about 1 tablespoon of fat from the skillet and add the onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until soft, 6–7 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the reserved chorizo, the tomato, and 1 tablespoon of the cilantro.
In a shallow baking dish, spread half the cheese across the bottom of the dish. Top with the chorizo mixture and finish with the remaining cheese. Bake until the cheese melts, 4–5 minutes. Top with the remaining cilantro and serve with the tortillas or chips for dipping.
HOT ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN DIP
SERVES 6
With its bubbly browned top and rich flavor, this old-style party dip is always a hit. To save time the day of the party, make the crostini up to 2 days in advance and store them in a lock-top plastic bag at room temperature. For a gluten-free alternative, serve jicama sticks.
1 thin French baguette
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 can (14½ oz/415 g) artichoke hearts, drained well
1 cup (250 ml) mayonnaise
1 cup (4 oz/120 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cut the baguette into ¼-inch (6-mm) slices and place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the tops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Set aside.
In a food processor or blender, combine the artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce, and a