By Sarah Fertsch
Staff Writer
Now’s the time to be a Philadelphia sports fanatic. The Phillies are in the World Series, and the Eagles keep dominating, ensuring their future in the playoffs at the end of the year.
With the success of our teams, tailgates and watch parties are becoming more popular and energetic. Make your party the event to remember by offering delicious snacks and desserts. Nothing makes you smile like a piece of pizza after a field goal or stolen base. With a little effort in the kitchen, bring your A game as a fan and as a friend. Here are a few game day recipes to spice up your sports coverage:
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of popcorn kernels
- 1 cup of finely-grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 3 cloves of garlic, roasted
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- Salt
In a large pot with a lid, add butter and melt over low heat on the stove. Add kernels and cover for about 3-4 minutes. As the popcorn begins the pop, slide the pot side to side to ensure that the kernels cook evenly without burning. Once the popping is complete, turn off the heat and transfer popcorn into a bowl.
In a small saucepan, over low heat, combine parmesan cheese, an extra tablespoon of butter, roasted garlic, salt and cayenne butter. Cook for 2-3 minutes and mic to combine.
Pour sauce over popcorn and toss. Enjoy!
Buffalo Chicken Burgers
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground chicken
- ½ cup of panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons of hot sauce of choice
- 1 tablespoon of grated carrot
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
- 1 cup of crumbled bleu cheese
- Lettuce
- Hamburger buns
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, pepper, salt, hot sauce, and grated carrot. Use your hands to form burgers (1-inch thick with a four-inch diameter). Place burgers on a sheet pan.
Preheat the grill to between 450-500 degrees, lightly oiled. Grill each burger for about four minutes on each side. Use a kitchen thermometer to check the internal temp of each burger, which should be 165 degrees.
Add the buns on the grill for about 30 seconds. Place cooked burgers on the bun and top with lettuce, bleu cheese and extra hot sauce.
Eat up!
Mini Corndogs
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cornmeal
- 4 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of whole milk
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
- 5 hot dogs
- 1 cup of flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 1 quart)
In a medium bowl, mix together by hand egg, flour, cornmeal, milk, salt, pepper, and flour. Set aside.
Pour oil into a large soup pot and heat on the stove until it reaches 350 degrees.
Cut the hot dogs into thirds vertically and place each one on a small skewer.
Dip the hot dog pieces in the batter and place in the oil, frying for between 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
Place each cooked corn dog on a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. Serve warm with ketchup, mustard and relish.
Skillet Brownie Sundae
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of cocoa powder
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- ½ cup of chocolate chips
- Chocolate Syrup
- Vanilla Ice Cream (or Chocolate)
- Whipped Cream
In a skillet over medium heat on the stove, melt the butter and whisk slowly until the butter browns, 2-3 minutes. Let cool for ten minutes covered on the counter.
Add vanilla, eggs, white and brown sugars. Mix by hand until smooth.
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
Slowly, in batches, stir in flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix until there are no clumps, then add chocolate chips.
Bake for 20 minutes, then serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
