Starbucks 'Trenta': How The New Size Compares To Your Stomach
Famous Death Row Last Meals
The majority of us who will be glued to our tv sets on Sunday afternoon watching the Steelers pull
the feathers out of the Seahawks will most likely be snacking on
traditional game day foods - Buffalo wings, nachos, and perhaps a few large pizzas from Papa Domino Hut's. However,
if you'd like to change it up a bit, we have some suggestions for party menus that go beyond the burger. All standard
game day rules apply as far as food - mostly finger foods or small snackable items, not too messy, will be okay to stay
on the cocktail table for the duration of the game, and of course, fairly easy to prepare in advance or in the few hours
before.
While we wouldn't recommend setting up a full sushi bar in your living room, there are some great ways to turn your party Japanese for the big game. Start with Japanese beer - Asahi, Kirin, or Sapporo. Just don't let the boys do any sake-bombs.
- Edamame - a frozen bag of edamame at the market (many non-Asian markets carry them, too) costs about $2. You simply throw the frozen beans in boiling water, and when it comes back up to a boil count for 30 seconds, then drain. Sprinkle with sea or Kosher salt and serve at warm or at room temperature.
- Japanese or Asian chips and snacks - If you go into a Japanese or Asian grocery, stroll down their snack aisle and you will find a whole animated world of things that we don't usually have - shrimp flavored chips, sweet potato puffs, and those tiny fiery wasabi covered deep fried peas are awesome.
- Tempura - If you have good beer batter, use it - it's beer, for pete's sake. You can also make a tempura batter by whisking 1 c. flour with a pinch of salt and 1 c. soda or seltzer water. Dip shrimp and any vegetable from asparagus to zucchini in the batter. Deep fry over medium heat until light golden brown, drain, and keep warm in a 200 degree oven. Serve with dipping sauce made with 1 part soy sauce, 1 part rice wine (sake), 1 part water, and a pinch of sugar.
- Yakitori and other skewered things - We often use the word "yakitori" when we mean any of the skewered and grilled things from the robata grill, but yakitori is actually only the chicken. Usually, the meats are skewered, brushed lightly with soysauce or sesame oil, then grilled. You can creative with flavors in the dipping sauces. My favorite things on a skewer - which are incredibly easy - are asparagus wrapped in thin slices of beef, or tiny cherry tomatoes wrapped in bacon.
- Maki sushi - Obviously, sushi is a great finger food, but to keep things easier to handle, serve maki sushi, or rolls. They're also much easier to make in bulk. We've done futomaki here, but like so many of the sushi bars out there, use your imagination (but always always always be careful when handling and eating raw fish at home).
Jane Seymour's Modest And Modern Style
Broke Stars: 11 Celebrities Who Went Bankrupt
LOOK: Amazing Underwater Photos Of Dogs
Adele Five-Year Break? Singer Plans to Focus on Relationship, Write 'Happy Record'
Social Security Is Failing Even Faster Than We Thought
PHOTOS: How You Can Get The 'Miracle' Dress
Man Says Starbucks Discriminated Against Him Because He Has Half An Arm
Chris Brown, Grammys 2012: Embattled Singer Slams Critics
Janice Dickinson's Outrageous Style
Ford's clever Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ad features phantom model
3 Economic Misconceptions That Need to Die
Photos Of Dead Lacrosse Player's Injured Body Shown To Jury
Trace Adkins Reunites With College Crush, 30 Years Later
Van Gogh's Starry Night modded into beautiful interactive light and sound show (video)
PHOTOS: Model Falls At Dennis Basso Show
'Hooker Teacher' Forced To Resign, Now Can't Find Work
Lauren Scruggs Goes On Ski Vacation
WATCH AND LAUGH: Cops In 2-Hour Standoff With Empty Car
Woman's Dead Fiance Is Behind Her Disappearance: Cops
Stephen Wiltshire Draws Cities From Memory
PHOTOS: Remembering The People's Ballerina
We Meant There WERE Nukes In The Fire
1-31-2006 @9:50AM B said... I usually try to use the theme of the teams playing for the food served at a Superbowl party. For Pittsburgh, I 'll be going with Keilbasa and sauerkraut, but I'm not sure what goes with Seattle. So far all I can think of is coffee and fish. Neither one makes good party food, although maybe crackers with smoked salmon and cream cheese will work. Any suggestions?
Reply
1-31-2006 @11:49AM sarah said... you shoud stay tuned for sarah gilbert's superbowl posts - she is a diehard seattle fan and will have recipes and food suggestions this week!
me - i'd go with any seafood from the pacific northwest - salmon, oysters...
and of course, coffee ;)
Reply