New York Inspired Snacks for the Big Game

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Everyone knows that the best part of the Super Bowl is the snacks.

Well, maybe not for actual football fans as opposed to people like me who only become dedicated when their hometown team succeeds the playoffs, but that’s neither here nor there.

Regardless of the fact that I didn’t truly understand the rules of football until a recent Netflix obsession with ‘Friday Night Lights’ interrupted my social life for three straight weekends, I’m looking forward to rooting for New York on Sunday.

Mostly to the fact that the game provides a free pass to eat and drink with abandon on a Sunday evening has nothing to do with it.

New York is one of the best food cities in the world and whether you’re watching from a 10001 zip code, a sports bar across the country or like me, a local party surrounded with New England Patriots fans, look to the Big Apple for culinary inspiration.

Hot Dogs

Photo: Leite’s Culinaria

Martha Stewart herself has admitted to being a fan of the Grey’s Papaya hot dog. If you don’t want to fill up fast, channel the New York-style hot dog with sausage and chutney puffs from Leite’s Culinaria.

Also Try

Hot Sausage Dip from Cookin’ Cowgirl
Puff Pastry Sausage Rolls from Hidden Peonies
Amber Ale Hot Dog Buns from Evil Shenanigans

Soft Pretzels

Photo: Megan’s Delicious Dishings

If you love a good soft pretzel from a New York City street vendor (and even if you don’t want to publicly admit it, I know you’re out there), try soft pretzel bites with cheddar-mustard dipping sauce from Delicious Dishings.

Also Try

Soft Pretzel Bites from Sally’s Baking Addiction
Rosemary & Sea Salt Soft Pretzels from Dishing Up Delights
Soft Pretzel Tots from A Cozy Kitchen

New York-Style Pizza

Even though I live in Chicago I admit to a preference for thin-crust or “New York Style” pizza over any deep dish pie. Thin crust, spicy sauce, gobs of cheese and plenty of veggies  is the way to my pizza-loving heart. This weekend, I’m eyeing Tandoori Chicken Pizza from the Foodie Physician.

Also Try

Fresh Fig, Blue Cheese and Caramelized Onion Pizza from In Good Taste
French Bread Pizzas with Mozzarella and Pepperoni from In Good Taste
Thin Crust Mushroom Pizza from Christine’s Cuisine
Prosciutto Pizza from Alexandra’s Kitchen

Buffalo Wings

Buffalo might be a city in upstate New York, but buffalo wings are anything but scarce in the five boroughs. Instead of ordering in a pile of greasy wings, whip up your own spicy buffalo wings at home with this recipe from The Culinary Chronicles.

Also Try

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Jalapeno Poppers from Sweet Caroline’s Cooking
Buffalo Wings from What’s Cooking Chicago
Buffalo Chicken Poppers from Iowa Girl Eats

Cheesecake

Photo: So Domesticated

Don’t forget the sweets when you’re planning your Super Bowl spread. New York cheesecake is is high, firm and dense with a hint of lemon. Perfect for celebrating a post-game win, but if you want to give your guests something to nosh on throughout the afternoon, I love the cheesecake lollipops from So Domesticated. Decorate the chocolate coating with sprinkles in your team color.

Also Try

Glenn’s Cheesecake from In Good Taste
Brownie Oreo Cheesecake Bars from I Run for Cake
New York Cheesecake from Simply Scratch

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