Tomorrow is the Superbowl and that means partying. However it's a different kind of party with just the family.It still can be fun. Just make classic tail gate recipes, sit back and hope your teams wins.
Tailgaters love ribs, You can easily make a sheet pan version using short ribs with a spicy rub of cumin and red pepper flakes along with onion and pepper sauce. You could easily make a wet sauce , This is just an easy blend of apple cider vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar and honey. Some add molasses but that's up to you. add a splash of lemon juice and either hot sauce or red pepper flakes for heat. You can use the sauce for burgers if you're also making them or save it for week night meat loaf. Wings are also a tailgating must. You can oven roast them or do the easier air frying. Air frying them will give the skins an extra crispiness. Yes, they're good fiery but try them with a lemon pepper seasoning for a lighter, tangier taste. Lemon pepper seasoning is easy to whip up. It's just grated rind or zest mixed with ground pepper and then baked for anywhere from twenty five to thirty minutes. Sea salt is added later. You can also use this on grilled chicken breasts and fish too.Of course every football party has to have hot dogs. Make them extra special with the addition of a sharp cheddar stuffing. It's a nice change up from the usual dogs.
Every tailgate party has to have one or two dips. Yes you can make the usual onion one but you could also change it up with subbing in scallions and a little dill. Want to splurge on your family? Then try a crab meat dip that has jumbo lump crab blended with sour cream and cream cheese. Mustard, chopped onion and garlic powder are added for kick. This can be served with either Ritz crackers or potato chips. Sub in lobster meat and go easy on the onions if you want an over the top dip that's perfect not only on chips but crostini too.Tortillas and guacamole are a football party must. Guac is also an easy make. Cube two to three avocados and then mash with one minced vine ripe tomato. Vine ripes give the dip a rich flavor that pairs well with the avocado's buttery taste. Add a small drizzle of olive oil to give the dip a creaminess. Should you add minced onion which can be overpowering at times? Go for it if the family likes strong flavors. If not a small 1/8 teaspoon of onion powder mixed with garlic powder should season it nicely. Remember to add salt a pepper. salsa is another easy dip to create. Again use vine ripes mixed with minced red onions and garlic. Add a dash of hot pepper for some zing or pineapple for unexpected sweetness.
There may not the big Super Bowl parties of years past but there will still be parties. Treat your family to some tailgating classic as you root for your favorite team. It's a tasty way to still enjoy the big game.
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