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DEL.ICIO.USSuper question: Cook or grab takeout this Sunday
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
As the countdown to Super Bowl Sunday begins, I find myself with the tough decision of which team to root for, having lived a significant part of my life in both New England and New York. As that choice weighs heavily on my mind, I also face the predicament of many other living room spectators - to cook or not to cook.
As anyone who has tried dialing for food on that particular day knows, the ETA for your chow is somewhere within a 24 hour period, as pizza parlors and other take-out places experience explosive demand. Although I’d like to take the day off, knowing my family will want to eat somewhere around dinner time, I’ll probably turn to my kitchen instead of my phone.
While Mexican is usually the cuisine I turn to on game days, this year I am heading south but taking a detour before the border. After reading the AJC’s recipe for Chicken and Sausage Gumbo I have decided to give that New Orleans’ treat a try. This simmering stew gets even better with time, so I can make it early in the day and hopefully even have enough leftovers for Monday. (Evening Edge has collected some other recipes for Super Bowl.)
What are you doing on the big day? Do you have a Super Bowl ritual? Have you ever tried to match your menu to the team’s towns?
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By Mazokunomiko
February 1, 2008 12:39 PM | Link to this
I hate to say it, but I usually just buy some chips and dip, grab a couple of frozen appetizers (egg rolls, spinach and artichoke dip, hot wings) at the grocery store, and pick up a 12-pack of beer. That’s enough to keep my friends happy.
By Critic
February 1, 2008 12:49 PM | Link to this
While I don’t particularly care for the game (too much other junk goes with it), I am planning on trying out the recipe in the new Publix circular for Memphis pulled pork.
By Julie
February 1, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this
Neither, I’m going to church.
By Tamika
February 1, 2008 12:58 PM | Link to this
BORING TOPIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By Stan
February 1, 2008 1:48 PM | Link to this
I usually do the Velvetta/canned chilli dip with Fritos. Throw in a couple of frozen stuffs like Mazokunomiko (thank God for copy/paste).
Though this year my wife and I are trying to change our eating habits to something healthier in nature so I’m not too sure what if anything special I’ll do.
By Jane
February 1, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this
Chili (homemade) 3 pots (i.e, with venison and without venison and white chili) Lots of different cheeses shredded, sour cream, onion, and hot sause for those that think it isn’t hot enough. Beer of choice for adults. Cokes etc for the kids.
By BossLady
February 1, 2008 2:13 PM | Link to this
Sausage (Italian, Polish, Smoked)in large pot with onions, red/yellow peppers, spicy mustard served on wheat hoagie buns. Shrimp-Chicken/tomato kebobs over pasta. Seafood pot crab legs, mussels, clams and more shrimp include Old Bay lemons and onions. Beverages are Lite Beer, “Pepsi”, marguritas and shooters. Games, Texas Holdem
I can’t wait, oh my my
By Sam
February 1, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this
How about some Thai Food. Probably Thai Spring Rolls, Some Chicken Ginger, Thai Vegetables, Thai Hot Soup, Some spicy rice and probably a 12 pack of Samuel Adams Light Beer.
By DD
February 3, 2008 12:03 PM | Link to this
Like Critic, I want to try the Memphis pulled pork but left the recipie at work. So, I am going to my dads and make a huge pot of spaghetti.
Gah, I hope he’s not planning on watching the Super Bowl! yawn
By Vicki
February 3, 2008 12:36 PM | Link to this
The pulled Memphis Pork recipe sounded really yummy, however, I was out voted. The guys want shrimp wrapped in bacon, sausage cheese balls and grilled chicken sandwiches. I’ll be cooking most of the day! :)
By Phil
February 3, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this
BEER
By Critic
February 4, 2008 10:48 AM | Link to this
To DD and Vicki, the Memphis-Style pork was delicious. You should definitely give it a try. DD, the recipe’s are always online at publix.com There is a whole library of them.