Recipes for a Super Bowl Spread

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  Buffalo Chicken Strips with Blue Cheese Dip
  

  Instead of the traditional and now rather expensive chicken wings, I use boneless, skinless chicken thighs in my version of this popular snack. It’s best to use natural, high-quality chicken. The  dip can be made up to four days ahead, but definitely start this dish at least a day ahead of time to let the chicken marinate.

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  Beer-Brined Butterflied Chicken

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  Beer-Brined Butterflied Chicken
  

  This grilled chicken gets its great flavor from a brine made from lager, smoked paprika, cumin, and other spices. Cutting out the chicken's backbone (butterflying) helps it cook more quickly and evenly.

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  Peanut Butter & Chocolate Shortbread Bars

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  Peanut Butter & Chocolate Shortbread Bars
  

  These are a bit reminiscent of the tailgating-favorite Peanut Buckeyes, reinterpreted as a cookie: creamy peanut butter over crunchy shortbread with a bittersweet chocolate ganache topping.

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  Warm Black Bean and Chipotle Dip

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  Warm Black Bean and Chipotle Dip
  

  This make-ahead dip is perfect for a party, and the smoky beans topped with melted cheese are a surefire crowd-pleaser.

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  Oven-Barbecued Memphis Ribs

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  Oven-Barbecued Memphis Ribs
  

  Too cold to grill outside? Slow roasting in the oven yields a rib that's just as tender and succulent. Rub the ribs with a zesty spice blend, and you'll swear they came from a backyard BBQ pit.

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  Potato Chip Cookies

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  Potato Chip Cookies
  

  Potato chips in a cookie? You bet. This recipe adds a new and delicious crunch to the traditional pecan sandie, resulting in a buttery cookie with a light and flaky texture.

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  "Cheesehead-Style" Beer-Braised Brats

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  "Cheesehead-Style" Beer-Braised Brats
  

  Inspired by Green Bay Packers fans, these bratwursts are simmered in beer and onions, then grilled and served with sauerkraut and mustard.

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  Bacon Burgers with Bacon-Onion-Balsamic Jam

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  Bacon Burgers with Bacon-Onion-Balsamic Jam
  

  Bacon on a burger is great, but this recipe goes a step further and put the bacon in the burger. And for even MORE bacon, the burgers are topped with a savory-sweet bacon-onion jam

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  Banana-Split Brownies

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  Banana-Split Brownies
  

  With a topping of marshmallows, crunchy almonds, and banana-infused ganache, these brownies are like a classic banana split, minus the ice cream.

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  Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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  Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches
  

  Everybody loves a sandwich for dinner, especially if it's one with saucy pulled pork spilling out the sides. You'll need two hands for this easy version of the classic, along with lots of napkins.

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  Warm Chocolate-Stout Brownie Sundaes

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  Warm Chocolate-Stout Brownie Sundaes
  

  Who doesn’t love a rich stout during a football game? And in a dessert, it’s even better. Stout not only gives these brownies a moist texture but also serves as the base for an unusual chocolate sauce.

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  Texas Beef Chili with Poblanos & Beer

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  Texas Beef Chili with Poblanos & Beer
  

  This make-ahead chili has a pleasant kick. It thickens as it sits overnight, and the flavors round out and deepen.

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  Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies

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  Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
  

  This peanut butter cookie is head and shoulders above the others; it’s a hefty sandwich cookie with great peanut flavor in both the chocolate-flecked cream filling and the crunchy-light cookie.

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  Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels

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  Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels
  

  These pretzels make a great Saturday baking project. Buy some fancy mustards for the game and let your sports fans dip at will.

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