‘Game Day Food’ Articles at Sweetnicks

Recipe: Caribbean Rum Glazed Baked Chicken Wings {#CaptainsTable}

January 28, 2014 · Narrative

My friend Joe came over for a quick bite to eat on Saturday night and I made wings. Wings are a perfect “guy food,” but, truth be told, I didn’t make them for him. I made them for me. I am, admittedly, a very late adopter to the world of wings, but I finally converted. The Ex always loved them, and I made them for him, and Nick does as well; somewhere along the way, over the last few years particularly, I finally saw the light. To the point that I actually have a Pinterest board dedicated to all things wings, and we’re slowly making our way through countless recipes.

Because. You know, finger food. Always a favorite. Late adopter or not.

This particular recipe was born out of an upcoming deadline for a client. The folks that I’ve been working with at Captain Morgan wanted a recipe that is perfect for upcoming Super Bowl parties. And, well, I’m not sure it gets more perfect than wings. Am I right, or am I right? But eschewing common cooking methods of frying the wings, I wanted to do something a little healthier. A quick blend of a few spices for an easy rub, these wings are broiled in the oven and then glazed. This way, you get the crispiness of something that is fried … without frying it.

Winner winner, chicken dinner.

The slightly sweet glaze featuring Captain Morgan’s Original Spiced Rum gives it that messy wing vibe that we know and love, and a little dunk in bleu cheese dressing brings it all home.

Super simple to make, 25 minutes from start to finish, these Caribbean Rum Glazed Baked Chicken Wings are the perfect thing for Sunday’s kick-off … or any other day you need to satisfy your finger food craving or newest obsession with wings.

You know, like me.

Hungry for more Game Day food?
Your guests will go crazy for this Hot Bacon & Cheese Dip.
These Game Day Nachos are filling enough to make a meal out of.
Buffalo Chicken Dip, a house favorite. Love.this.stuff.
Although it has a terrible picture, back from the days when I was a newbie, this Interstate Chili from Food Network’s Sunny Anderson is perfect.

Hungry for more Captain Morgan recipes?
We love this Banana Bread with Rum Infused Raisins, so moist and so delicious.
This Caramel and Toasted Rum Cake with Candied Walnuts is a show stopper, and a perfect, easy recipe for simple entertaining.

If you tweet, Instagram, facebook, or pin this recipe, be sure to add the hashtag #CaptainsTable. Because the kind folks at Captain Morgan will donate $1 for every share to WhyHunger.

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Recipe: Greek-Inspired Stromboli

January 27, 2013 · Narrative

If Italy married Greece.

In the form of a stromboli.

It would, I’m quite certain, result in something like this.

Although, the only thing Italy brought to the table was the stromboli form.

Everything inside?

Greece’s contribution.

The unmistakable flavor of Kalamata olives.

The tang of feta.

The soft roasted red peppers.

The leafy green spinach.

The juice of a lemon.

Delish.

Although there *is* cheese in this particular stromboli, it’s anything but typical. The focus is square on all the other ingredients.

Which makes me love it even more. And between the whole grain crust and the vegetables, it errs on this side of healthy eats.

So count me in.

I hear there’s a big game coming up.

When it comes to the Super Bowl, it’s really all about the food, no?

And the halftime show.

Of course.

So whether you’re doing it up at a friend’s party or staying in and celebrating on your own turf, this stromboli is a tasty, filling bite that is a perfect addition to your little fete.

Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Stuff your stromboli. Bake. Eat.

Who needs it to be more complicated than that when there’s a game to watch?

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Recipes: Game Day Nachos {Or Any Day!}

September 21, 2012 · Narrative

Just about a month ago, my stepdaughter (The Ex’s daughter) was coming over for dinner and I was trying to menu plan. Because the kids weren’t with me during the day, I figured I would take advantage of the extra time and cook up a few different things.

I love planning a menu of finger food items, which is exactly why the appetizer section of a restaurant menu is always where I look first. And for the kids, planning an at-home menu of just appetizers is a chance for tasting many small bites, and at the same time, it gives me a chance to try out a few new recipes. So this particular night was all about the finger food. We opened up the coffee table, sat on the floor, found a movie we could all agree on (for the record, Soul Surfer, which everyone loved, especially Madeline, and what a good message for all), and chowed down.

Nick is a sucker for nachos. Any kind. I first spied this recipe for Big Dish O’Nachos in the April issue of Food Network magazine. It’s the first time I’ve made nachos in my cast iron skillet (and I do love another excuse to dig it out, although I hate cleaning it) and the first time I’ve seen a recipe that called for layering the cheese amongst the chips. Which totally make sense. I mean, really, who doesn’t need more cheese?

Although it has a couple extra steps, it really is super simple and didn’t take more than the 30 minutes the recipe called for. And we got through eating probably a little more than half of it (and would have eaten more had we not had two other dishes on the table, competing for real estate in our bellies). Whether you fancy a laid-back evening of appetizers in your living room, or are looking for the perfect food for Game Day, give these nachos a whirl.

Alright folks, that’s a wrap on the week. I have a to-do list a mile long that I have every hope of getting through. Well, getting through at least half of it anyway. xoxo

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