According to a story I read recently, 20 percent of the people watching the Big Game are only watching it for the commercials. I've also heard people say they only watch it for the half-time show. It'll be the talk in offices everywhere following the big game, people will be chatting about what their favorite commercial is and the not-so-hot ones. They'll talk about what they thought the highlight of the half-time show was and how many bloops there may have been.
The Big Game will have some picking their favorite team to win, or if you're like me and don't have a favorite, you'll pick a team just to get in on the fun.
Some will be watching because they have a friendly office wager going on and want to root for their (hopefully) winning team.
You can even predict which team you think will win and what the final score will be on this site.
Some will have friends and family over as they watch the game, maybe even have a beer or two and enjoy some laughs. But one thing that's for sure, there will be lots of food in living rooms all across the country as we gather around the television.
Retailers have been advertising meat, cheese and fruit trays for weeks. Your local grocery deli's are offering up buckets of chicken wings, strips and BBQ ribs. You'll find cakes shaped like footballs and others decorated with football helmets.
If you're like me, you're already planning on what you can make in your own kitchen - something that both fun and delicious.
Whatever you decide to do this coming #Super Bowl Sunday - make it fun and make it safe.
And to help with that fun, McCormick has these great tips on how you can show your team spirit - no matter which team you're rooting for.
Use this Team Color Guide to whip up some team pride cupcakes!
Baltimore Purple and Black:
- Purple Cake Mix: Add 35 drops Neon Purple Food Color + 20 drops Neon Blue Food Color to 1 package (15.25 to 18.5 oz.) white cake mix
- Purple Frosting: Add ½ teaspoon Neon Purple Food Color + 25 drops Neon Blue Food Color to 1 can (16 oz.) frosting
- Black Frosting: Add ½ teaspoon Black Food Color to 1 can (16 oz.) white frosting
- Purple Beer: Add 5 drops Neon Purple Food Color + 3 drops Neon Blue Food Color to 12 oz. beer
- Purple Soda: Add 10 drops Neon Purple Food Color + 1 drop Neon Blue Food Color to 12 oz. lemon-lime soda
- Gold Cake Mix: Add 1 teaspoon Yellow Food Color to 1 package (15.25 oz. to 18.5 oz.) yellow cake mix
- Scarlet Frosting: Add 1 ½ to 2 teaspoons Red Food Color to 1 can (16 oz.) chocolate frosting
- Scarlet Beer: Add 20 drops Red Food Color + 1 drop Blue Food Color to 12 oz. beer
- Scarlet Soda: Add 28 drops Red Food Color + 1 drop Blue Food Color to 12 oz. lemon-lime soda
San Francisco fans will be including a batch of these cupcakes in their big game parties.
Makes 18 (1-cupcake) servings.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
San Francisco Gold Rush Cupcakes
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| Photo courtesy of McCormick |
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
1 teaspoon McCormick® Yellow Food Color
1 container (16 ounces) chocolate frosting
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Red Food Color
Yellow sugar crystals or sprinkles
2. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
3. Mix frosting and red food color until well blended. Add additional drops of food color until frosting is desired color. Frost cooled cupcakes with frosting. Garnish with sugar crystals or sprinkles.
Score big on Baltimore game day with purple and black frosted cupcakes
Baltimore Purple Twist Cupcakes
Makes 18 (1 cupcake) servings.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
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| Photo courtesy of McCormick |
35 drops Purple McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye
20 drops Blue McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
Purple Twist Frosting:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
4 cups confectioners’ sugar (1 pound)
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon Purple McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye
15 drops Blue McCormick® Assorted NEON! Food Colors & Egg Dye
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Black Food Color
2. Bake as directed on package for cupcakes. Cool cupcakes on wire rack.
3. For the Purple Twist Frosting, beat butter and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, beating well after each addition and scraping sides and bottom of bowl frequently. Add milk; beat until light and fluffy. (If frosting is too thick to spread, gradually beat in additional milk.)
4. Divide frosting in half into 2 bowls. Stir in purple and blue food colors into 1 bowl. Stir black food color into second bowl. Fit a pastry bag with a large star tip. Fill bag with both colors of frosting, placing them side by side in bag. Pipe frosting onto cupcakes.
Another one of my favorite go-to places for recipes is Taste of Home. And you'll find everything from appetizers and soups to a complete dinner.
I'm thinking quick and simple for this Sunday game day. Here's a couple recipes that will be quick and can save you time in the kitchen. And we don't want to forget about the kids in all the fun. This recipe is not only quick but sure to please the kids - big and small.
Sloppy Joe Nachos
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| Photo by Taste of Home |
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can (15-1/2 ounces) sloppy joe sauce
- 1 package (12 ounces) tortilla chips
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, optional
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink;
- drain. Add sloppy joe sauce; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until
- heated through.
- Arrange tortilla chips on a serving plate. Top with meat mixture,
- cheese and olives if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
How about something stick-to-the-ribs good.
30-Minute Chili
Ingredients
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| Photo by Taste of Home |
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
- 2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
- 4 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped green pepper
- Shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- In a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat
- is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, soup and seasonings; bring
- to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until thick and
- bubbly. Garnish with green pepper and cheese.
- Yield: 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).
And how about this quick recipe. It's a contest winner!
Blue Cheese-Onion Steak Bites
Ingredients
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| Photo by Taste of Home |
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced into rings
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 12 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 beef tenderloin steaks (6 ounces each)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 loaf (10-1/2 ounces) French bread baguette, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- SPREAD:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled blue cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
In a large skillet, saute
onions in butter until onions are softened. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook,
stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes or until onions are golden brown. Add
garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
- Meanwhile, sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack.
- Grill steaks, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 145°; medium, 160°; well-done, 170°). Cut into thin slices.
- Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 4-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, place the cream cheese, blue cheese, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spread each bread slice with 1 teaspoon cheese mixture; top with steak and onions. Yield: 4 dozen.
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