Blog entry: Duel in the Desert Super Bowl
Blog entry

Duel in the Desert Super Bowl

By Mindy Kobrin on January 3rd, 2008
Super Bowl XLII on February 3rd in Glendale, Arizona is one of the biggest sporting events of the year! So just put on your favorite team's colors and get ready for some football with these party tips!

Creating a Stadium Atmosphere

Decorating for the Super Bowl, or any football game, is fun and easy. This year's Duel in the Desert is all about the game and the food!

  • This party begs for cactus swizzle sticks to show-off your party punch in team tumblers!
  • Decorate your home with a football theme using team colors, pennants and megaphones.
  • Pass out referee whistles for calling party penalties!
  • Ask guests to dress in team jerseys and colors. Wear a referee-style shirt.
  • Have lots of napkins personalized with a Super Bowl-related slogans or the teams’ names.

Keep everything quick, easy and social. With a bit of ease, southwestern flare and gourmet zest, my playbook favorites will help score a touchdown with your guests:

DUEL IN THE DESERT POWER PLAY PUNCH

1 can pineapple juice
1 liter ginger ale
1 cup bourbon
Ice cubes
2 large cans fruit cocktail

Combine all ingredients in a 2 quart pitcher. Stir. Serve chilled.
TOMATILLO SALSA AND CORN CHIPS

10 large or 12 medium sized tart tomatillos
3 serrano chiles
½ cup white onion, minced for blender
¼ cup white onion, minced for topping
½ clove garlic, minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
Dash of salt

Husk and wash the fresh green tomatillos. Pat dry, stem and chop them. Chop the Serrano chiles. In a blender, puree the tomatillos, chiles, ½ cup minced white onion, garlic and fresh cilantro until well-blended and smooth. In a large serving bowl, pour mixture and stir in the remaining minced onion. Season to taste with salt. Refrigerate overnight or serve immediately with fresh corn chips. Score!

 

NEVER-BENCHED BURGER

2 lbs of ground beef
4 egg yolks, well beaten
4 tsp yellow onion, grated
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp butter
Salt and fresh pepper to taste
**2 tbs grated Swiss or sharp cheddar cheese

In a large bowl, combine beef, egg yolks, onion, salt and fresh pepper. Mix well. Form into two round patties making a small center indentation.
Place a touch of butter inside and cover with meat. **You can substitute Swiss, Blue or Cheddar cheese for butter. Grill patties.
Enjoy with Touchdown Thai Mayonnaise, lettuce and sliced beefsteak tomato on a toasted sesame bun. Serves 4-6.
THAI-BREAKER MAYONNAISE
Makes 1 cup

1 cup Hellman’s Mayonnaise
1 tbs fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
*Optional crushed red pepper

 

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