The right food can make or break your "Big Game" party.  Here are a few can't miss tips for awesome food to eat while watching the "Professional Football Matchup Between The New England Team And The Seattle team."

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1) Chili - Can't go wrong. Everybody loves chili. Easy to make too: brown some ground beef and chopped onion, throw in some tomato sauce and chili powder, cook for a few hours, boom you're done.  You can snazz it up with peppers, chicken, corn, basically anything you like.

 

BBQ Pork Ribs on the Grill
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2) Ribs - Obviously these are better on the grill, so start shoveling a path!  There are also plenty of great crock pot recipes out there.  If you're in a rush, get the pre-marinated ones, or plan ahead and let 'em soak overnight in your favorite marinade.

 

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3) Chips & Salsa - You can make the salsa easily enough, or you can do the right thing and go buy it at Pancho's & Gringo's in Brookfield.  You can thank me later.  Best salsa you'll ever have.

 

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4. Nachos - Chips, salsa, veggies, ground beef (cooked,) cheese. Oven. Done. Everyone's happy.

 

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5) Wings -  Make 'em, nuke 'em, or grab a tray from your favorite restaurant.  As we just proved at CT Wingfest, there is no shortage of great wing places around here.

 

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6) Grinder -  Let your favorite deli do this. Pats fans can show extra team pride by getting the "In-Vince-Able" Vince Wilfork sub from Big Y.

 

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7) Beer - Duh. Pats fans may want to reach for a Sam Adams for a little hometown pride, while Seattle fans can grab a Red Hook.

 

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8) Football-shaped brownies and cakes - Guys, this is really important to prove to your wives and girlfriends that the Big Game isn't just an excuse to guzzle beer and eat nachos.

 

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9) Antacid - for obvious reasons!

 

 

 

 

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