Place: Burger King
Lunch: Bacon Cheddar Topper, onion rings (with Zesty sauce), Coke
I am a SERIOUS fan of this sandwich. Where previously I might go to BK a few times a year, this sandwich has become a weekly thing.
Super Bowl Whatever Number They're Up To is this weekend. And that means Super Graze is here.
Super Graze is what I call the day-long meal that has become tradition at the Townhouse of Solitude. No main course...just snack foods that one can graze on throughout the day. Put it all together Saturday and spend Sunday...grazing.
Yes.
So what's on the menu this year?
Little Smokies in Barbecue Sauce - These are a must-have for any Super Bowl party. You can't not have these. Even if you're vegan. HA HA HA HA HA! Vegans. I have this little mini crock pot that's perfect for keeping these stewing all day.
Deviled Eggs - It will take me roughly three days, but I'll eat every last one.
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce - The best cocktail sauce is Heinz Original Cocktail Sauce. Not Heinz Zesty...the original already has a bit of a kick. Walmart carries it, but they don't put it near the seafood freezer like they do all the other cocktail sauces, so head for the condiment aisle.
Cheese Curds - Stick a bunch on a plate and microwave until they're just squeaky, which is about 10-15 seconds. They should look partially...but not fully...melted for cheese curd perfection.
Chicken Fries - Tyson "Any'tizer", specifically, deep-fried just enough to make them crispy without being overly crispy. If you briefly microwave them to thaw them, then drop them in the deep fryer for one minute, they should be perfect. Serve with Hidden Valley Ranch Sauce for dipping. But do NOT buy a bottle of pre-made Hidden Valley. Get a season packet and mix your own. THIS is the difference between restaurant-quality dipping ranch and 'something tastes funny and oily' ranch.
Chili - Found a new Steak n Shake knockoff recipe on the web to try. I've been big on chili this past football season, making up batches of various seasoning packets since my favorite...Ortega...is no longer available. French's "Chili-O" is a bit odd, but has been a standout favorite. Can't say the same about their taco seasoning.
Smoked Salmon - "Changing Seas" smoked salmon from Whole Foods, specifically. It's ruined all other smoked salmons for me. It has a nice mellowness to it.
Chips - And dip or queso, if you want. I have forgone dip because Pringles came out with an incredible "French Onion" seasoned chip this year that has made dip completely unnecessary. Plus for some stupid reason I have FOUR bags of Doritos on hand (the limited time Sour Cream & Onion, plus Spicy Nacho, Taco, and Sweet Chili), plus a bag of crunchy Cheetos. It's entirely plausible that some of these chips will still be around when the next football season starts.
And for dessert...
Edy's/Dreyer's Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookie Ice Cream - Because it's girl scout cookie season, kids.
So get your snack foods together and enjoy spending the entire day watching talking heads over-analyze the game to death before the actual game and the even more important lavish commercials air.
Then watch them too.
