All-Star Recipes for Game Day

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Blue Chip Nachos with Pulled Beef & Avocado Crema
These nachos look to Cuba for inspiration with ropa vieja (braised flank steak), sweet piquillo peppers and briny green olives. Avoid tortilla chips that are too delicate for the nacho treatment; Que Pasa blue corn chips are a good brand for the job. This recipe makes more beef than you will need, but the leftovers freeze well for future nachos.
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Crispy Chickpea Party Mix
Cocktail nuts can be pricy, but a flavourful party mix makes for an even better crowd pleaser for any sort of entertaining. This version uses a simple tin of chickpeas that’s crisped up and combined with savoury pretzels, a handful of toasted nuts and a blend of sticky dried fruit for a satisfying sweet and salty snack.
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Mint Julep Punch
A big-batch version of the classic Julep. You need a prodigious amount of mint here: about four packages!
This beer Caesar is zesty, savoury and a cinch to mix, even in the backyard. Pour it into your favourite enamel camping mugs from an insulated drink dispenser to maintain the refreshing chill. This may be the excuse you need to purchase a 14 L Bubba Keg Cooler. Caesar Drink, Caesar Recipe, Whisky Shop, Camping Mugs, Punch Recipe, Belgian Style, Cocktail Mixers, Absolut Vodka
Backyard Punch
This beer Caesar is zesty, savoury and a cinch to mix, even in the backyard. Pour it into your favourite enamel camping mugs from an insulated drink dispenser to maintain the refreshing chill. This may be the excuse you need to purchase a 14 L Bubba Keg Cooler.
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Sicilian-Style Pizza with Pepperoni, Pickled Fennel & Hot Honey
Hot honey is a wildly versatile condiment—you can drizzle it over everything from crispy chicken thighs to grilled fruit. There are a few brands on the market, but it’s just as easy to make your own.
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Korean Chicken Wing Dog
Crunchy, panko-crusted franks are at the heart of these dogs, but the real star is the sweet-hot Korean chicken wing sauce. Gochujang, kimchi and Kewpie Mayonnaise are available at most Asian grocers as well as Korean specialty shops.
a cheeseburger with lettuce and pickles is on a white plate
Smash Burgers with Cheese, Pickles and Special Sauce
Griddled all-beef patties topped with gooey cheese and a truly special sauce, these smash burgers are a game changer. Chuck is an ideal cut for burgers, as its meat-to-fat ratio will ensure juicy results. A cast-iron pan or griddle is essential here for the best possible crust—the high heat can also damage a nonstick pan. If you only have a thin metal spatula, you can double up with another spatula or cheese slicer to properly press the beef.
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Meatless Buffalo Wings
When you’re eating meatless, you sometimes just crave one of those indulgent meaty favourites like chicken wings. Here, tofu takes on the zesty, buttery, spicy sauce of classic Buffalo wings and is quickly grilled up to crispy satisfaction. Accompany these “wings” with the traditional blue cheese dip and carrots and celery (of course!), crack open a beer and get ready to experience that fabulous, familiar pub favourite.
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El Ponche
Named after the Spanish translation of “punch,” this tropical drink features smooth rum, nutty sherry and pineapple juice with a generous shaking of Angostura bitters, which rounds everything out with its spicy complexity. When cutting up the pineapple, remember to save the choicest leaves for a garnish.