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A few of the best Super Bowl links on the Web this week:

• At a loss for what to serve? Check out these recipes for Sunday, from soup to nuts.
• Your pants will thank you Monday morning if you tweak a few of the usual leaden apps for less caloric impact.
• Perk up your party with signature drinks, decorations and snacks that really extend the game-day theme.
• Don't get caught with sub-par chips and salsa: Let our taste test be your guide.
• See what your favorite celeb chefs like to nosh on while watching the game.

When testing salsas, we set some rules. First of all, these are all store-bought, jarred salsas. While almost every supermarket has assorted fresh salsa choices, we felt this would be unfair, as there's just no comparing a freshly made salsa with one jarred months prior. Plus, there just aren't enough fresh salsas available that are also national brands. The best fresh salsas are made locally, and in some instances, on the spot. We didn't include any canned salsas, for similar reasons.

Find out the winners after the jump.