“Touchdown” Season Meals

By Cindy Adams

Football season is fast approaching and it will be time for watch parties and tailgating. Whether you’re planning an all-day party at your home for the “Big Game” or are invited for tailgating, here are few easy dishes you can make.

Worried about the drinks at your party? Most people will drink beer, but what can be fun for those non-beer drinkers is setting up a Bloody Mary Bar. Check out page 103 and get ideas on how to create the best Bloody Mary.

Baked Honey Sriracha Wings

INGREDIENTS:

2 pounds chicken wings
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Sesame seeds, for garnish

FOR THE HONEY SRIRACHA GLAZE

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1⁄4 cup honey
1⁄4 cup Sriracha
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Juice of 1 lime

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. To make the glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in honey, Sriracha, soy sauce and lime juice. Bring to a boil; simmer until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine wings, butter, vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Place wings onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, using metal tongs to turn at halftime. Brush wings with Sriracha glaze and broil for 3-4 minutes, or until crisp and crusted.
  5. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, if desired.