Super Bowl LVI : Rams VS Bengals and Puppy Bowl XVIII

Have the Rams or Bengals ever won the Super Bowl?

Bengals and Rams Super Bowl history

The Bengals have never won the Super Bowl and are coming to the NFL Championship Game for the third time in their history, after losing the XVI and XXIII editions, both to the San Francisco 49ers by scores of 26-21 and 20-16, respectively.

Who is favored to win Rams vs Bengals?

The Rams are a 4.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook. Los Angeles is -205 on the money line in the game, which will be played at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Cincinnati is +165. The over/under for the game is set at 49.5 points

Who is performing Super Bowl LVI’s halftime show?

Who is performing in the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem all will combine to put on the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show. The game action will determine exactly what time it will start obviously, but if you are wanting to plan your time between the snack table and commercials, the halftime show is expected to start a little after 8:00 p.m. ET. Between them, they have 43 Grammys and 21 Billboard No. 1 albums.

Mary J. Blige

Mary Jane Blige is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Her career began in 1991 when she was signed to Uptown Records. She went on to release 13 studio albums, all of which have reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 chart

Blige has also made a successful transition to both the television and movie screens, with supporting roles in films such as Prison Song (2001), Rock of Ages (2012), Betty and Coretta (2013), Black Nativity (2013), her Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated breakthrough performance as Florence Jackson in Mudbound (2017), Trolls World Tour (2020), Body Cam (2020), The Violent Heart (2021) and co-starring as jazz singer Dinah Washington in the Aretha Franklin biopic Respect (2021). In 2019, Blige starred as Cha-Cha on the first season of the Netflix television series The Umbrella Academy. She currently stars as Monet Tejada in the spin-off of the highly rated TV drama Power in Power Book II: Ghost.

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur. His fame dates to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre’s debut solo single, “Deep Cover”, and then on Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic. 

Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. (born October 20, 1971), known professionally as Snoop Dogg (previously Snoop Doggy Dogg and briefly Snoop Lion), is an American rapper, songwriter, media personality, actor, and entrepreneur. His fame dates to 1992 when he featured on Dr. Dre’s debut solo single, “Deep Cover”, and then on Dre’s debut solo album, The Chronic. Broadus has since sold over 23 million albums in the United States and 35 million albums worldwide.

Broadus’ debut solo album, Doggystyle, produced by Dr. Dre, was released by Death Row Records in November 1993, and debuted at number one on the popular albums chart, the Billboard 200, and on Billboard‘s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Selling 800,000 copies in its first week, Doggystyle was certified quadruple-platinum in 1994 and bore several hit singles, including “What’s My Name?” and “Gin & Juice”. In 1994, Death Row Records released a soundtrack, by Broadus, for the short film Murder Was the Case, starring Snoop. In 1996, his second album, Tha Doggfather, also debuted at number one on both charts, with “Snoop’s Upside Ya Head” as the lead single. The next year, the album was certified double-platinum.

After leaving Death Row Records in January 1998, Broadus signed with No Limit Records, releasing three Snoop albums: Da Game is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told (1998), No Limit Top Dogg (1999), and Tha Last Meal (2000). In 2002, he signed with Priority/Capitol/EMI Records, releasing Paid tha Cost to Be da Boss. In 2004, he signed to Geffen Records, releasing his next three albums: R&G (Rhythm & Gangsta): The Masterpiece, then Tha Blue Carpet Treatment, and Ego Trippin’. Priority Records released his album Malice ‘n Wonderland during 2009, followed by Doggumentary during 2011. Snoop Dogg has starred in motion pictures and hosted several television shows, including Doggy Fizzle Televizzle, Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood, and Dogg After Dark. He also coaches a youth football league and high-school football team. In September 2009, EMI hired him as the chairman of a reactivated Priority Records.In 2012, after a trip to Jamaica, Broadus announced a conversion to Rastafari and a new alias, Snoop Lion. As Snoop Lion he released a reggae album, Reincarnated, and a documentary film of the same name, about his Jamaican experience, in early 2013. His 13th studio album, Bush, was released in May 2015 and marked a return of the Snoop Dogg name. His 14th solo studio album, Coolaid, was released in July 2016. Snoop has had 17 Grammy nominations without a win.

Dr. Dre

Andre Romelle Young, known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records

Andre Romelle Young (born February 18, 1965), known professionally as Dr. Dre, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics, and previously co-founded, co-owned, and was the president of Death Row Records. Dr. Dre began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru in 1985 and later found fame with the gangsta rap group N.W.A. The group popularized explicit lyrics in hip hop to detail the violence of street life. During the early 1990s, Dre was credited as a key figure in the crafting and popularization of West Coast G-funk, a subgenre of hip hop characterized by a synthesizer foundation and slow, heavy beats.

Dre’s solo debut studio album The Chronic (1992), released under Death Row Records, made him one of the best-selling American music artists of 1993. It earned him a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance for the single “Let Me Ride”, as well as several accolades for the single “Nuthin’ but a ‘G’ Thang”. That year, he produced Death Row label mate Snoop Doggy Dogg’s debut album Doggystyle and mentored producers such as his stepbrother Warren G (leading to the multi-platinum debut Regulate…G Funk Era in 1994) and Snoop Dogg’s cousin Daz Dillinger (leading to the double-platinum debut Dogg Food by Tha Dogg Pound in 1995), as well as mentor to upcoming producers Sam Sneed and Mel-Man. In 1996, Dr. Dre left Death Row Records to establish his own label, Aftermath Entertainment. He produced a compilation album, Dr. Dre Presents the Aftermath, in 1996, and released a solo album, 2001, in 1999.

During the 2000s, Dre focused on producing other artists, occasionally contributing vocals. He signed Eminem in 1998 and 50 Cent in 2002, and co-produced their albums. He has produced albums for and overseen the careers of many other rappers, including 2Pac, the D.O.C., Snoop Dogg, Xzibit, Knoc-turn’al, the Game, Kendrick Lamar, and Anderson .Paak. Dre has also had acting roles in movies such as Set It Off, The Wash and Training Day. He has won six Grammy Awards, including Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. Rolling Stone ranked him number 56 on the list of 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. He was the second-richest figure in hip hop as of 2018 with an estimated net worth of $800 million.

In July 2008, Dr. Dre released his first brand of headphones, Beats by Dr. Dre. The line consisted of Beats Studio, a circumaural headphone; Beats Tour, an in-ear headphone; Beats Solo & Solo HD, a supra-aural headphone; Beats Spin; Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, also an in-ear headphone; and Diddy Beats. In autumn 2009, Hewlett-Packard participated in a deal to bundle Beats By Dr. Dre with some HP laptops and headsets.HP and Dr. Dre announced the deal on October 9, 2009, at a press event in Santa Monica, California. An exclusive laptop, known as the HP ENVY 15 Beats limited edition, was released for sale October 22. In May 2014, technology giant Apple purchased the Beats brand for $3 billion, Apple’s most expensive purchase by far. The deal made Dr. Dre the “richest man in hip hop”, surpassing Diddy. Dr. Dre became an Apple employee in an executive role,and worked with Apple for years.

Eminem

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, known professionally as Eminem, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Eminem is among the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of over 220 million records

Marshall Bruce Mathers III (born October 17, 1972), known professionally as Eminem (/ˌɛmɪˈnɛm/; formerly stylized as EMINƎM), is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Eminem is among the best-selling music artists of all time, with estimated worldwide sales of over 220 million records. He is credited with popularizing hip hop in middle America and is critically acclaimed as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

Eminem’s global success and acclaimed works are widely regarded as having broken racial barriers for the acceptance of white rappers in popular music. While much of his transgressive work during the late 1990s and early 2000s made him widely controversial, he came to be a representation of popular angst of the American underclass, and has been cited as an influence for many artists of various genres.

After his debut album Infinite (1996) and the extended play Slim Shady EP (1997), Eminem signed with Dr. Dre’s Aftermath Entertainment and subsequently achieved mainstream popularity in 1999 with The Slim Shady LP. His next two releases, The Marshall Mathers LP (2000) and The Eminem Show (2002), were worldwide successes and were both nominated for the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. After the release of his next album, Encore (2004), Eminem went on hiatus in 2005, largely due to a prescription drug addiction.He returned to the music industry four years later with the release of Relapse (2009) and Recovery was released the following year. Recovery was the best-selling album worldwide of 2010, making it Eminem’s second album, after The Eminem Show in 2002, to be the best-selling album of the year worldwide. In the following years, he released the US number one albums The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013), Revival (2017), Kamikaze (2018) and Music to Be Murdered By (2020).

Eminem made his debut in the film industry with the musical drama film 8 Mile (2002), playing a fictionalized version of himself, and his track “Lose Yourself” from its soundtrack won the Academy Award for Best Original Song, making him the first hip hop artist ever to win the award. Eminem has made cameo appearances in the films The Wash (2001), Funny People (2009) and The Interview (2014) and the television series Entourage (2010). He has also developed other ventures, including Shady Records, a joint venture with manager Paul Rosenberg, which helped launch the careers of artists such as 50 Cent, Yelawolf and Obie Trice, among others. He has also established his own channel, Shade 45, on Sirius XM Radio. In addition to his solo career, Eminem was a member of the hip hop group D12. He is also known for collaborations with fellow Detroit-based rapper Royce da 5’9″; the two are collectively known as Bad Meets Evil.

He was the best-selling music artist in the United States of the 2000s and the best-selling male music artist in the United States of the 2010s, third overall. Billboard named him the “Artist of the Decade (2000–2009)”. The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show, “Lose Yourself”, “Love the Way You Lie” and “Not Afraid” have all been certified Diamond or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).Rolling Stone has included him in its lists of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time and the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time. He has won numerous awards, including 15 Grammy Awards, eight American Music Awards, 17 Billboard Music Awards, an Academy Award and an MTV Europe Music Global Icon Award. He has had ten number-one albums on the Billboard 200—which all consecutively debuted at number one on the chart, making him the first artist to achieve this—and five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100.  Eminem has been sober since April 20, 2008.

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper, songwriter and record producer. Since his mainstream debut in 2012 with Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, Lamar has been regarded as one of the most influential rappers of his generation.Aside from his solo career, he is also known as a member of the hip hop super group Black Hippy alongside his Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) label-mates Ab-Soul, Jay Rock, and Schoolboy Q.He is a cousin of NBA player Nick Young  and rapper Baby Keem.

Raised in Compton, California, Lamar embarked on his musical career as a teenager under the stage name K.Dot, releasing a mixtape that garnered local attention and led to his signing with indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment. He began to gain recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, he independently released his first studio album, Section.80, which included his first single “HiiiPoWeR”. By that time, he had amassed a large online following and collaborated with several prominent hip hop artists.

Lamar’s major-label debut album, Good Kid, M.A.A.D City, was released in 2012 to critical acclaim. It would go on to be certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His third album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) incorporated elements of funk, soul, jazz, and spoken word. It became his first number one album on the Billboard 200, and was the most acclaimed album of the 2010s, according to statistics from Metacritic.It was followed by Untitled Unmastered (2016), a collection of unreleased demos that originated during the recording sessions for To Pimp a Butterfly. He released his fourth album, Damn (2017) to further acclaim; its lead single “Humble” topped the US Billboard Hot 100, while the album became the first non-classical and non-jazz album to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Music. In 2018, he wrote and produced 14 songs for the soundtrack to the superhero film Black Panther, which also received critical acclaim.

Lamar has received many accolades over the course of his career, including 13 Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, six Billboard Music Awards, a Brit Award, 11 MTV Video Music Awards, a Pulitzer Prize, and an Academy Award nomination. In 2012, MTV named him the Hottest MC in the Game on their annual list. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.In 2015, he received the California State Senate’s Generational Icon Award. Three of his studio albums have been listed in Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time (2020).

Lamar has won thirteen Grammy Awards. At the 57th Grammy Awards in 2015, his single “i” earned him his first two wins: Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance. At the 58th Grammy Awards, Lamar led the list of nominations with 11 mentions, passing Eminem and Kanye West as the rapper with the most nominations in a single night, and second overall behind Michael Jackson and Babyface, who hold the record of 12 nominations. Lamar was the most-awarded artist at the ceremony with five.good kid, m.A.A.d city, To Pimp a Butterfly and Damn have all been nominated for Album of the Year, with the latter two winning for Best Rap Album. Those three albums were featured on Rolling Stone’s industry-voted list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2020. DAMN. won the 2018, making Lamar the first non-jazz or classical artist to win the award. In collecting his award on May 30, 2018, new Pulitzer administrator Dana Canedy, the first woman and African American to lead the organization, told him: “Congratulations, looks like we’re both making history this year.”

Lamar has received two honors in his hometown. On May 11, 2015, he received the California State Senate’s Generational Icon Award from State Senator Isadore Hall III (D–Compton) who represents California’s 35th district. From the senate floor, Lamar told the legislature, “Being from the City of Compton and knowing the parks that I played at and the neighborhoods, I always thought how great the opportunity would be to give back to my community off of what I do in music.”  On February 13, 2016, Mayor of Compton, California Aja Brown presented Lamar with the key to the city, for “representing Compton’s evolution, embodying the New Vision for Compton.”

He appeared for the first time on the Time 100 list of most influential people in 2016. His debut major-label release, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was named one of “The 100 Best Debut Albums of All Time” by Rolling Stone. To Pimp a Butterfly was ranked by many publications as one of the best albums of the 2010s (decade), with The Independent placing it first.In 2015, Billboard included Lamar in “The 10 Greatest Rappers of All-Time.”Complex magazine has ranked Lamar atop “The 20 Best Rappers in Their 20s” annual lists in 2013, 2015 and 2016. He has also won six Billboard Music Awards, seven BET Awards (including Album of the Year), and nineteen BET Hip Hop Awards.

The Puppy Bowl Is Back

Puppy Bowl XVIII will air on Super Bowl Sunday on February 13, at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and will also be available to stream on discovery+ at the same time. This year, the three-hour special is packed with more adoptable pets than ever before. Puppy Bowl’s two sides, Team Ruff and Team Fluff, will be made up of 118 puppies from 67 different shelters in 33 states.

Best Super Bowl Food Recipes

What is the most popular food for Super Bowl?In honor of the big game, TODAY is bringing you our top picks for the the best food for the Super Bowl.
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From classic chicken wings to creamy dips to over-the-top desserts, here are 50 winning recipes to try on Super Bowl Sunday.

1. Chicken Wings.
2. Guacamole.
3. Chili.
4. Pigs in Blankets.
5. Beer Cocktails.
6. Pizza. …
7. Spinach-Artichoke Dip.

What are the 5 most popular Super Bowl foods?

Here’s a look at the top ten most popular Super Bowl foods this…

• Pizza, 35%.
• Nachos, 29%.
• Cheese and crackers, 20%.
• Cookies, 18%.
• Burgers, 17%.
• Meatballs, 12%.
• Tacos, 12%.
• Ice cream, 12%.

What food is eaten the most on Super Bowl Sunday?

chicken wings

The two most popular foods are on the famous Sunday are pizza and chicken wings. According to Forbes, Americans will buy 12.5 million pizzas and approximately 1.33 billion chicken wings will be consumed as well.

What is the most popular dip on Super Bowl Sunday?

According to reports from Google, Buffalo chicken dip has been the most searched game day recipe since 2004.

Cheesy avocado quesadillas

yield:8 SERVINGS

prep time:15 MINUTES

cook time:15 MINUTES

total time:30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, drained
• 8 (8-inch) Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for burritos
• 1 (16-ounce) can Old El Paso™ refried beans, heated
• 2 avocados, peeled, halved, seeded and sliced
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning and green chiles; set aside.
3. Top tortilla with refried beans, ground beef mixture, avocado and mozzarella, and then top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining tortillas to make 4 quesadillas.
4. Place quesadillas onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until the cheese has melted, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

Baked garlic Parmesan potato wedges

PREP TIME 30 mins COOK TIME 35 mins TOTAL TIME 1 hr 5 mins

1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 large white onion, chopped
8 ounces ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup canned diced tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
8 hot dogs
8 split hot dog buns
4 ounces shredded Cheddar
Ketchup and mustard, for serving

Chili Cheese Dogs

Ingredients  

• 8 small russet potatoes cut into wedges
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish
• Ketchup or other sauces for serving, optional

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
• Place the potato wedges in a large bowl of ice water. Soak for 30 minutes.
• While the potatoes are soaking, combine the olive oil, garlic, and dried rosemary in a small bowl.
• Drain the potatoes and pat them dry with a paper towel. Place the potato wedges back in the bowl. Drizzle the olive oil and garlic mixture over the potatoes and gently toss until wedges are well coated.
• Place potato wedges on the prepared baking sheets, in an even layer. Sprinkle ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese over potato wedges and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Bake for 35 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the potatoes are crisp and golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the wedges. Garnish with chopped parsley.
• Serve warm with ketchup or other sauces, if desired.

• Level: Easy

• Total: 40 min
• Active: 25 min
• Yield: 4 to 8 servings

Directions

1. For the chili: Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add the beef and garlic and cook, stirring and breaking up into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until the meat is brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, cayenne, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, until well combined, about 1 minute. 
2. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste and 1/2 cup water to the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
3. For the chili dogs: Preheat a grill or large grill pan to medium. Grill the hot dogs according to the package directions until grill marks appear and the hot dogs are warmed through, about 5 minutes. Working in batches, if necessary, grill the cut side of the buns until golden and toasted, about 1 minute. Build the hot dogs and top each with about 1/4 cup of chili spooned down the length of the hot dog. Sprinkle each with some cheese and serve with ketchup and mustard.

Classic Buffalo Wings

• Level: Easy
• Total: 40 min

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 30 min
• Yield: 4 servings

Canola oil, for frying

24 chicken wing parts (12 wings separated into 2 pieces)

One 12-ounce bottle cayenne hot pepper sauce, such as Frank’s

1 stick butter

Several dashes Worcestershire sauce

Several dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco

Blue cheese dip, for serving

Celery sticks, for serving

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat 3 inches of canola oil in a heavy pot to 375 degrees F. 
2. Add half the chicken wing parts to the oil and fry them until they’re golden brown and fully cooked, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the other half of the wing parts. In a saucepan, heat the cayenne sauce and butter over medium-low heat. Add the Worcestershire and hot sauce. Let it bubble up, and then turn off the heat. Place the wings in an ovenproof dish and pour the hot sauce over the top. Toss to coat, and then bake in the oven for 15 minutes. 
3. Serve with blue cheese dip, celery sticks… and your favorite cold, fizzy beverage

blue cheese dip

 SERVINGS: 12 PREP TIME: 5 MINSTOTAL TIME: 5 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 cup blue cheese crumbles (about 4.5 oz)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp buttermilk 
• 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper

Instructions 

• Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, preferably a couple hours before you want to serve the dip.
• Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

French Dip Sliders

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 12 Buns Hawaiian or regular slider buns1/2
• 1/2 Cup Butter divided
• 1 Onion yellow, medium, thinly sliced
• 4 sprigs Thyme fresh, divided
• 1 teaspoon Water
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper freshly ground
• 3 Tablespoon Dijon mustard Stone Ground
• 1/2 Pound Deli Roast Beef
• 9-12 Slices Provolone Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds

For the Au Jus

• 1 Tablespoon Parsley freshly chopped
• 1 Clove Garlic minced
• 1 Cup Beef Broth low sodium
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley freshly chopped

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9″-x-13″ baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the bottom of the pan.

To Caramelize Onions

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add onion and 2 sprigs thyme, water (this helps them brown) and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and turn slightly golden. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat.

For The Sandwiches

• Spread an even layer of mustard onto bread. Top with a layer of roast beef and a layer of provolone. Top with caramelized onions, then cover with the tops of the rolls.
• Melt all but one tablespoon of the remaining butter and mix with 1 teaspoon worcestershire, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and the toasted sesame seeds. Spread over the buns. Cover with foil. Bake until golden and cooked through, about 20-30 minutes. 

To make the Au Jus

• Meanwhile,  Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant. Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce and remaining 2 sprigs thyme, stripped from stem. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until reduced slightly. Serve squares with au jus on the side for dipping. 

Nachos Supreme

INGREDIENTS 12 Servings

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped red or green bell pepper
• 1 package McCormick® Fajita Seasoning Mix
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 cups restaurant-style tortilla chips (8 ounces)
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 ounces), divided

INSTRUCTIONS

• 1Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook ground beef, onion and bell pepper in large skillet on medium heat 5 minutes or until cooked through, stirring frequently. Drain, if needed. Stir in Seasoning Mix and water. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 2Arrange tortilla chips in single layer on 2 lightly greased foil-lined shallow baking pans, overlapping chips if needed to cover bottom completely. Top each pan of chips with 1/2 each of the meat mixture and the cheese.
• 3Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.

Pull-Apart Garlic Bread Pizza Dip

YIELDS:8 SERVINGSPREP TIME:0 HOURS 10 MINSTOTAL TIME:1 HOUR 15 MINS

INGREDIENTS

3 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 c. ricotta

1/3 c. plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

1 tbsp. Italian seasoning 

1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 

Kosher salt 

3/4 c. pizza sauce 

1 c. mini pepperon

2 (16-oz.) cans refrigerated biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands)

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley

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1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups mozzarella, cream cheese, ricotta, ⅓ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt. Transfer mixture to a 9″-x-13″ baking dish then spread pizza sauce on top. Top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella and pepperoni.
2. Halve biscuits and roll into balls, then place on top of dip. 
3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, garlic, and parsley. Brush on biscuits and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. 
4. Bake until biscuits are golden and cheese is melt, about 45 minutes, then cover with aluminum foil and bake until biscuits are cooked through, another 15 to 20 minutes. 
5. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

Best-Ever 7-Layer Dip

Ingredients

Makes 12 servings

• 1 (16-oz) can refried beans
• 2 1/2 cup guacamole
• 1 (16-oz) jar chunky tomato salsa
• 2 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
• 2 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• Juice of 1/2 lime
• Corn chips, for serving

1. Spread refried beans in an even layer in the bottom of your serving dish. If making from scratch, prepare guacamole and spread in an even layer on top of the bean layer. Top with a layer of salsa. In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice. Spread in an even layer on top of the salsa.
2.  Sprinkle Monterey jack and cheddar in an even layer over the sour cream. Top with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and black olives.
3. Serve with corn chips.

Jalapeño Popper Dip

YIELDS:10 – 12 servings PREP TIME:0 hours 15 mins TOTAL TIME:0 hours 30 mins

Ingredients

8 strips of bacon, chopped

2 cloves garlic

2 fresh jalapenos, chopped, plus more for garnish

2  8 oz. blocks cream cheese, softened

1/3 c. mayonnaise

1/3 c. sour cream

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

8 oz. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 c. crushed, thick yellow corn tortilla chips, plus more chips for serving

Sliced, toasted baguette, for servinghtrecipe

 Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Heat a 10” cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Remove from the heat and transfer the bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Remove all but a thin layer of bacon grease from the skillet (about 2 tablespoons remaining).
2. Return the skillet to medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeno. Cook 2 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from the heat. Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Stir or whisk until smooth. Stir in about two-thirds of the bacon.
3. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese all over the top of the dip, followed by the crushed chips. Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the edges are bubbly and the cheese is melted all over. Top with the remaining cooked bacon and extra slices of jalapeno. Serve with more tortilla chips and toasted baguette. 

Best-Ever Guacamole

Prep:10 mins Total:10 mins Servings:4 Yield:4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (Optional)

Directions

• In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.

Ultimate Spinach Artichoke Dip

• Level: Easy

• Total: 40 min
• Active: 10 min
• Yield: 6 to 10 servings

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

1/2 cup sour cream

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, grated

One 10-ounce box frozen leaf spinach, thawed, drained, squeezed dry and coarsely chopped (see Cook’s Note)

One 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained well and coarsely chopped

1/2 cup shredded whole-milk mozzarella

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crackers, chips or toasted bread, for serving

1. Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Put the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic in a large bowl. Mix vigorously until combined and smooth. (If you prefer, you can use a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.) Add the spinach to the cream cheese mixture, breaking it up as you add it. Add the artichokes, mozzarella and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, mixing to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan.
3. Bake until the dip begins to bubble, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and continue to cook, keeping an eye on it so it doesn’t burn, until the top is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, chips or toasted bread. 

Hot Crab Dip

Prep:10 mins Cook:30 mins Total:40 mins Servings:40 Yield:5 cups

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat
• 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• paprika, for garnish

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Step 2 In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, crabmeat, lemon juice, hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a shallow 9×13 inch baking dish. Garnish with paprika.
• Step 3 Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Hawaiian Roll Slider

1. Lightly coat a 9×13 inch dish with cooking spray.
2. Cut the slider buns in half like a sandwich.
3. Place the bottom layer into the prepared dish.
4. Add half of the cheese.
5. Follow with a layer of ham, then the remaining cheese.
6. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
7. Whisk in brown sugar, Dijon, poppy seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire, salt & pepper.
8. Brush this mixture over the tops of the rolls.
9. Pour any remaining mixture to coat thoroughly.
10. Cover with aluminum foil.
11. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes.
12. Remove the foil & continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
13. Remove & serve immediately.

Queso Dip

Queso Dip (Mexican Cheese Dip)

 Author:Nagi  Prep: 5 mins  Cook: 10 mins  Total: 15 mins  Appetiser  Mexican

Servings :10 people 

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups / 225 g Cheddar cheese, freshly shredded (Important – read Note 1)
• 1 tbsp cornflour / cornstarch
• 1/2 tbsp / 8 g butter
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 small white onion, very finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 375 g / 13 oz evaporated milk (1 can, not low fat)
• 1 small tomato, finely diced (3/4 cup) (Note 2)
• 1/4 tsp each onion powder, garlic powder, cumin
• 4 oz / 113g can chopped green chile, fire roasted (Subs Note 3)
• 1/4 cup coriander / cilantro, finely chopped
• 2 – 3 tbsp milk, any
• Salt

Instructions

• Place cheese and cornflour in a bowl, toss to coat.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large saucepan or small pot.
• Add garlic and onion, cook slowly for 3 minutes or until onion is translucent but not browned.
• Add tomato (including juices) and cook for 2 minutes until tomato is slightly softened.
• Add evaporated milk and cheese. Stir, then add chiles and Spices.
• Stir until cheese melts and it becomes a silky sauce.
• Add salt to taste – amount required depends on saltiness of cheese used – and stir through coriander.
• Stir in milk or water to adjust consistency (I use 2 tbsp) – the dip thickens when it cools, and milk can be added later to adjust to taste.
• Remove from heat. Serve warm or at room temperature – it will be soft and scoopable even when it cools.
• Store in the refrigerator. When refrigerated, it becomes the consistency of the cheese spread sold in jars that are not in the refrigerator section. Reheat in microwave and adjust consistency as desired with a tiny bit of milk. If you add too much, just put on stove again until it thickens.

Classic Chili

• Level: Easy

• Total: 1 hr
• Active: 30 min
• Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped 

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup chili powder 

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander 

2 teaspoons dried oregano

2 pounds ground beef

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 

2 15-ounce cans kidney beans (do not drain) 

3 14-ounce cans diced tomatoes

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, coriander and oregano. Cook, stirring, until brick red, 2 minutes.
2. Add the beef, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, 1 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and cook, adjusting the heat as needed and stirring occasionally, until thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Season with salt.

Best Chili Recipe

The best chili recipe you’ll ever eat is right here! Our beef chili is made with ground beef, beans, diced tomatoes, and a homemade chili seasoning.

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 30 minutes Total: 45 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 lb. ground beef (we used 15% fat)
• 1 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 15-oz. can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 15-oz. can tomato sauce
• 3 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
• 9 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 tablespoon maple syrup
• 9 tablespoon chili powder
• 6 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
•  3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 cup beef broth (chicken broth or water works too)

Optional toppings

• shredded cheddar cheese
• Fritos
• green onion

INSTRUCTIONS

1. First, heat a large stockpot over medium/high heat.
2. Then, add ground beef, yellow onion, and minced garlic and sauté for 7-10 minutes or until beef is fully browned.
3. Next, add pinto beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and maple syrup to the pot and stir to combine.
4. Add spices and 1 cup of broth and stir to combine.
5. Bring beef chili to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
6. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Cheesy Bacon Spinach Dip

yield:8 SERVINGS

prep time:15 MINUTES

cook time:30 MINUTES

total time:45 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a 9-inch baking dish or coat with nonstick spray.
3. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, Parmesan, mayonnaise and Worcestershire. Stir in bacon, spinach, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Spread bacon mixture into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheeses.
5. Place into oven and bake until bubbly and golden, about 20-25 minutes.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with bacon and parsley, if desired.

Homemade Philly Cheese-steaks

Philly Cheese-steak Recipe with Peppers and Onions

Prep Time20 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time45 minsCourse: Main CourseCuisine: American Servings: 16 Calories: 538kcal Author: Valerie Brunmeier

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons vegetable oil divided (or as needed)
• 2 sweet yellow onion halved and thinly sliced (2-inch slices)
• 2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 2 green bell pepper thinly sliced
• 5 to 6 pounds petite sirloin thinly sliced sirloin
• 2 teaspoon Lawry’s Seasoned Salt or other all-purpose seasoning, divided
• 2 teaspoon garlic pepper divided
• 16 hoagie rolls
• 12 tablespoons softened butter
• 14 ounces sliced Provolone cheese (7 1-ounce slices) I used Tillamook Farmstyle Thick Cut

Instructions

• Before starting, place beef in the freezer for about 20 to 30 minutes. This will make it easy to slice thinly.
• Add 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to a large, deep (14-inch) sauté pan  and place over MEDIUM-LOW heat. Add onion and bell peppers. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender. If they are beginning to brown, turn the heat under the skillet down a bit. While the veggies are cooking, prepare the steak, returning to stir every now and then.
• Remove steak from freezer and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to trim edges of excess fat and then slice it as thinly as possible across the grain. Chop the sliced steak into very small pieces. Keep chopping until you can chop no more! You want little ¼-inch-ish pieces. Check on those veggies periodically while you’re prepping the beef.
• When the veggies are tender, transfer them to a dish and return the skillet to the heat. Add additional oil and place over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add half of the chopped steak and cook, stirring frequently, for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until no pink remains. Season with ½ teaspoon each seasoned salt and garlic pepper while cooking. Transfer first batch of steak with a slotted spoon to dish with onions and peppers, leaving juice behind in pan. Add additional oil, if needed and repeat with remaining steak and seasoning.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Split open the hoagies rolls but do not separate them. Spread them with the softened butter and place them on a baking sheet. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until lightly golden and toasted.
• Drain off all of the juices from the pan and return to the stove. Add back all of the steak and the onions and peppers. Place 7 provolone slices over the mixture in a circle and cover the pan. Cook on MEDIUM until cheese melts, about 4 to 5 minutes, then stir and use tongs to transfer to the toasted sandwich rolls.

Philly Cheese steak

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 13 minutes Total Time: 28 minutes

Philly Cheesesteak with tender ribeye steak, melted gooey provolone, and caramelized onions hugged by a toasted garlic butter hoagie Author: Natasha Kravchuk Skill Level: Easy Cost to Make: $13-$16 Keyword: philly cheesesteak Cuisine: American Course: Main Course Calories: 732 Servings:4 people

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ribeye steak, trimmed and thinly sliced*
• 1/2 tsp Sea salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper, or to taste
• 1 sweet onion, (large), diced
• 8 slices provolone cheese, mild (not aged provolone)
• 4 Hoagie Rolls, sliced 3/4 through
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
• 1 garlic clove, pressed
• 2-4 Tbsp mayonnaise, or to taste

Instructions

1. Slice hoagie rolls 3/4 of the way through with a serrated knife. Dice onions and thinly slice beef.*
2. In a small bowl, stir together 2 Tbsp softened butter with 1 pressed garlic clove. Spread garlic butter onto the cut sides of 4 hoagie roll. Toast the buns on a large skillet, flat cook-top or griddle on medium heat until golden brown then set aside.
3. Add 1 Tbsp oil to your pan/cooktop and sautee diced onions until caramelized then transfer to a bowl.
4. Increase to high heat and add 1 Tbsp oil. Spread the super thinly sliced steak in an even layer. Let brown for a couple of minutes undisturbed then flip and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sautee until steak is fully cooked through then stir in the caramelized onions.
5. Divide into 4 even portions and top each with 2 slices of cheese and turn off the heat so the cheese will melt without overcooking the meat.
6. Spread a thin layer of mayo on the toasted side of each roll. Working with one portion at a time, place a toasted bun over each portion and use a spatula to scrape the cheesy beef into your bun as you flip it over. Serve warm.

Party Sub

ITALIAN PARTY SUB

yield: 8 prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 20 MINUTES total time: 30 MINUTES

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread
• ½ lb. sliced deli ham
• ½ lb. sliced deli turkey
• ½ lb. sliced salami
• 6 oz. provolone cheese, sliced
• 1 large Roma tomato
• ⅓ c. sliced banana peppers
• sliced red onion, to taste

FOR VINAIGRETTE:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. oregano
• ¼ tsp. dijon mustard
• ⅛ tsp. salt

Ingredients

• 1 loaf Italian bread
• 1/2 lb. sliced deli ham
• 1/2 lb. sliced deli turkey
• 1/2 lb. sliced salami
• 6 oz. provolone cheese, sliced
• 1 large Roma tomato
• 1/3 c. sliced banana peppers
• sliced red onion, to taste

For vinaigrette:

• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. dijon mustard
• 1/8 tsp. salt

Instructions

1. Slice bread in half lengthwise.
2. Assemble sandwich by layering meat, cheese, and veggies.
3. Combine dressing ingredients and whisk or shake well; drizzle over sandwich toppings.
4. Close sandwich and wrap in foil.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is fully melted.

Chicken & Waffles Sliders

Waffle Chicken Sliders with Maple Butter

• Level: Intermediate

• Total: 3 hr 25 min (includes marinating time)
• Active: 1 hr 10 min
• Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk 

3 tablespoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco 

Kosher salt

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4 thighs), cut into 2-inch pieces

1/4 cup pure maple syrup

1 stick salted butter, softened  

Nonstick canola oil spray 

2 cups your favorite all-purpose baking mix, such as Bisquick brand 

Canola oil, for frying 

2 cups all-purpose flour 

Freshly ground black pepper https://cdn.whisk.com/sdk/add-to-list-cookingchannel-widget.html?v=4.81.0

Directions

Special equipment:

 waffle iron

1. Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a large mixing bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
2. Meanwhile, make the maple butter. Combine the syrup and salted butter in a small mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. Cover with plastic wrap and keep at room temperature until ready to use.
3. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
4. Preheat a 6 1/2-inch round waffle iron to medium-high heat and spray with nonstick spray. Make the waffle batter according to the package directions, and then cook the waffles to desired doneness. Transfer to the oven to keep warm while frying the chicken.
5. Fill a large Dutch oven halfway with canola oil and heat to 375 degrees F. While the oil is heating up, combine the flour, 1 pinch salt and 1 pinch pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake to combine.
6. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and transfer to the bag of seasoned flour, letting any excess marinade stay behind in the bowl. Seal the bag and shake until all of the chicken is evenly coated. Transfer the chicken back into the bowl of marinade, tossing gently to coat. Return the chicken to the seasoned flour, seal the bag and shake again to evenly coat. Transfer the chicken to a rack set over a baking sheet in a single layer and let sit for 15 minutes.
7. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes per batch. Make sure that the oil comes back to temperature after each batch. Transfer the chicken to a large paper-towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon or tongs to absorb any excess oil. Season liberally with salt.
8. To assemble, cut each waffle into quarters. Sandwich 1 piece of fried chicken between 2 waffle pieces slathered with the maple butter. Continue to assemble sandwiches with the remaining chicken, waffles and maple butter. Serve immediately with your favorite hot sauce on the side.

Ham & Cheese Sliders

Prep:15 mins Cook:24 mins Additional:5 mins Total:44 mins Servings:12 Yield:12 sliders

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 1 (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
• 1 (6 ounce) package thinly sliced deli ham
• ¾ pound shredded Swiss cheese
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Directions

• Step 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Step 2 Slice attached rolls in half width-wise with a serrated knife, keeping rolls connected, into a bottom and top ‘slab.’ Place bottom slab in the prepared pan.
• Step 3 Layer about half the ham evenly over the bottom slab of rolls. Layer Swiss cheese evenly on top, and arrange remaining ham over the cheese. Cover with the top slab.
• Step 4 Place butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Add mustard, poppy seeds, Worcestershire sauce, onion, salt, and pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Step 5 Pour butter mixture evenly and slowly over the rolls. Spread over the tops using a spatula; some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls. Cover with aluminum foil and let stand at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Step 6 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until browned as desired, 3 to 5 minutes more. Slice into individual sliders.

Slow Cooker Georgia Pulled Pork Barbeque

• Level: Easy

• Total: 12 hr 25 min
• Active: 25 min

BBQ Sauce:

1 cup finely chopped onion

2 cups cider vinegar 

6 ounces tomato juice 

1/2 tablespoon pepper 

1 teaspoon garlic powder 

Pinch cayenne 

Dash hot sauce, such as Tabasco 

1 teaspoon sugar 

Roast:

2 medium sweet onions, such as Vidalia, quartered 

2 teaspoons light brown sugar 

1 teaspoon smoked paprika 

2 teaspoons salt 

Pinch black pepper 

One 4- to 6-pound Boston butt pork roast, bone-in 

Buns, for serving

Directions

1. For the sauce: Puree the onion in a blender with 1/4 cup water. Place the pureed onion in a 2-quart saucepan with additional water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cook, stirring constantly until the water has almost evaporated. Add the vinegar, tomato juice, pepper, garlic powder, cayenne and hot sauce and mix well. Bring to a boil, and then stir in the sugar. Immediately remove from the heat. Set 1 cup aside for the roast. Let the remaining sauce cool completely, then refrigerate for later use.
2. For the roast: Put the quartered onions in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, salt and pepper and rub it over the pork roast. Then place in the slow cooker on top of the onions. Drizzle the reserved 1 cup of sauce over the roast. Cook the roast in the slow cooker on low for 10 to 12 hours, checking after 10 hours for tenderness.
3. Remove the meat and onions from the slow cooker. Discard the onions and finely shred the pork. Reserve the juices from the slow cooker to add to the meat for desired juiciness.
4. Serve on a bun with the juice.

 Super Bowl Drinks

Classic Bloody Mary

Ingredients

• Yield: 4 drinks 1x

• 2 cups tomato juice, chilled
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (vegan as desired)
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• ½ teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce
• ½ teaspoon celery salt
• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup (8 ounces) vodka, chilled
• Ice, for serving (try clear ice!)
• For the rim: Old Bay seasoning (purchased or homemade) and kosher salt
• For the garnish: celery stalk, lemon wedge, olive, cocktail onion (use cocktail picks if desired)

Instructions

1. If time allows, chill the tomato juice and vodka. Shake the tomato juice before pouring.
2. In a large cocktail shaker, combine the tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, Tabasco, celery salt and black pepper. Shake well to combine (without ice). Strain into a quart mason jar or small pitcher.
3. Optional: If time, chill at least 1 hour or overnight for the best flavor. (Or, make ahead and store up to 1 week.) But you also can serve right away!
4. To serve, on a plate place a mixture of roughly half kosher salt and half Old Bay seasoning (or celery salt). Cut a notch in a lemon wedge, then run it around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt.
5. To each glass, add 2 ounces (¼ cup) of vodka and ½ cup of Bloody Mary mix and stir gently to combine. Fill the glass with ice and add the garnishes.

Beer Margaritas

• Level: Easy
• Total: 5 min
• Prep: 5 min
• Yield: 4 servings

1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

1/4 cup coarse salt

2 (12-ounce) bottles your favorite beer, chilled

1/2 cup frozen concentrate limeade, thawed

1/2 cup chilled tequila

Ice cubes

Directions

Rub lime wedges around rims of 4 margarita glasses. Dip rims into salt to coat lightly. In a medium pitcher, combine beer, limeade, and tequila. Fill prepared glasses with ice, then with margarita mixture. Garnish with remaining lime wedges. Serve immediately.

Team Colors Cocktail Pouches

• Level: Easy

• Total: 5 min
• Active: 5 min
• Yield: 6 pouches

Black Long Island Iced Tea:

14 ounces cola, or to taste

4 ounces gin

4 ounces white rum

4 ounces silver or blanco tequila

4 ounces vodka

4 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur, such as triple sec

2 drops black gel food coloring

White Pina Colada:

14 ounces cola, or to taste

4 ounces gin

4 ounces white rum

4 ounces silver or blanco tequila

4 ounces vodka

4 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur, such as triple sec

2 drops black gel food coloring

White Pina Colada:

16 ounces coffee creamer

8 ounces coffee-flavored liqueur

8 ounces vodka

Red Cherry Lime Ricky:

15 ounces gin

15 ounces lime juice

3 ounces simple syrup

3 ounces grenadine

2 drops red gel food coloring, optional

Blue Curacao Margarita:

16 ounces tequila

10 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice

6 ounces blue curacao liqueur 

4 ounces simple syrup  

2 drops blue food coloring, optional

Green Sour Apple Martini:

24 ounces sour apple drink mix, such as Sour Apple Pucker

12 ounces vodka

Yellow Pineapple Breeze:

16 ounces coconut or white rum

8 ounces pineapple juice

8 ounces orange juice

4 ounces lime juice

Orange Screwdriver:

26 ounces orange juice

10 ounces vodka

Purple Cape Cod:

26 ounces cranberry juice

10 ounces vodka

2 drops purple gel food coloring

Maroon Red Wine:

2 bottles dry red wine, such as Cabernet Sauvignon

Directions

Special equipment:

 6-ounce clear, zippered, stand-up plastic drink pouches with straws

1. For all the drink pouches except the maroon red wine: Stir together all of the drink ingredients for the color of your choice in a large pitcher or liquid measuring cup. Divide the mixture between six 6-ounce clear, zippered, stand-up plastic drink pouches with straws. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. You can make the pouches up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate or freeze. (If freezing, let the pouches thaw in the refrigerator overnight.)
2. For the maroon red wine: Fill six 6-ounce clear, zippered, stand-up plastic drink pouches with straws with wine (save or drink the leftover wine). Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours. You can make the pouches up to 3 days in advance and refrigerate (do not freeze). 

Old Fashioned Amber

• Level: Easy
• Total: 5 min
• Prep: 5 min
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ice

1/2 cup bourbon

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon bitters, such as Angostura or orange

Two 12-ounce bottles amber ale

4 strips orange peel (removed from the orange with a vegetable peeler)

4 maraschino cherries, optional

Directions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the bourbon, sugar and bitters and shake well. Strain into 4 rocks glasses and top each with half a bottle of ale. Rub the rim of the glass with the orange peel and then add it to the drink along with a cherry if using.

Beer Sangria

• Level: Easy
• Total: 1 hr 15 min

• Prep: 15 min
• Inactive: 1 hr
• Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups white grape juice

1 cup vodka

1 cup seedless grapes, halved

1 crisp red apple, quartered, cored and sliced 1/4-inch thick

1 orange, quartered and sliced

Five 12-ounce bottles wheat beer, well chilled

Directions

1. Combine the grape juice, vodka, grapes, apples and oranges in a pitcher. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 for the flavors to infuse. 
2. Fill wine glasses halfway with the grape juice mixture and some fruit. Fill the rest of the glass with beer.

Lime Beer Cocktail

• Level: Easy
• Total: 5 min
• Prep: 5 min
• Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 (6-pack) light beer

1 can frozen limeade

1 lime, sliced in half

Directions

Pour beer into a large pitcher. Add still-frozen limeade and stir to combine. (Stirring with a metal utensil can reduce foam.) Allow foam to settle. Squeeze half a lime into pitcher. Finely slice the other lime half and place into pitcher, for garnish. Pour into chilled glasses and serve cold.