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    By Family Features | ContributorBefore the end zone dances and sideline celebrations, settling in for a winning game day experience starts with delicious foods. Whether your football parties take place at home, in the backyard or right outside the stadium, kicking it off with savory appetizers can get the crowd on its feet.Keep your game plan simple this season and light up the scoreboard with fan favorites like dips and wings. These versions are both easy to prepare and can be enjoyed fresh or made in advance and kept warm or reheated to energize your fellow diehards.Visit Culinary.net to find more touchdown-worthy tailgate recipes.Add Savory Spice to Game Day CelebrationsPowering up for a successful game day starts with a pregame spread, and no tailgate or homegate is complete without a spicy dip that brings the heat.This Game Day Buffalo Chicken Dip is a perfect solution for firing up your crowd as it requires little preparation so you save precious time before kickoff. Whether you bake shortly before the game begins or make it ahead of time for a parking lot party, simply keep it warm and serve with chips or veggie sticks for a quick, shareable appetizer.Game Day Buffalo Chicken DipServings: 3-42          cups shredded chicken8          ounces cream cheese 1/2       cup sour cream1 1/2    cups sharp cheddar cheese, plus additional for topping, divided1/2       teaspoon onion powder1/2       teaspoon garlic powder1          heavy pinch dried dill1/2       cup hot sauce2          green onions, choppedblue cheese crumbleschips vegetable sticksHeat oven to 400 F. In bowl, mix shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese, onion powder, garlic powder and dried dill until combined. Add hot sauce; mix until combined.Transfer mixture from bowl to oven-safe dish. Top with additional shredded cheese, to taste.Bake until cheese is melted, approximately 15 minutes.Top with blue cheese crumbles and chopped green onion.Serve warm with chips and vegetable sticks.Score a Touchdown with a Game Day DipOne of the best ways to take tailgating to the next level this season is by making healthier versions of classic game day fare. For example, you can be the MVP of your game day gathering with a delicious, hall-of-fame-worthy appetizer. Call an audible by using fresh, easy and healthy ingredients to make it better for you and score extra points with family and friends.This Game Day Taco Dip takes fan-favorite flavors – beef, refried beans, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tomatoes and black olives – and adds a twist with the Fresh Express Butter Supreme Salad kit. This tasty, colorful blend of green butter lettuce, red butter lettuce, radicchio and baby chard is available in the refrigerated produce department and is perfect for creating healthier versions of beloved tailgating dips, snacks, finger foods and more.Visit FreshExpress.com to discover more winning game day recipe ideas and find a retailer near you.Game Day Taco DipPrep time: 25 minutesCook time: 5 minutesServings: 121          pound ground beef1          package (1 ounce) taco seasoning1/4       cup water2          tablespoons minced cilantro1          can (16 ounces) refried beans, zesty salsa flavor1          jar (16 ounces) thick and chunky salsa, medium or hot2          cups guacamole1/2       cup sour cream3          packages (5 ounces each) Fresh Express Butter Supreme1 1/2    cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese1          cup tomatoes, chopped1          can (2 1/4 ounces) sliced black olives, drained1          package (14 ounces) tortilla chipsIn skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; mix well. Add water; cook 2 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Transfer to bowl; cool to room temperature. Add cilantro; mix well.In 9-inch pie plate, evenly spread refried beans; top with seasoned ground beef and salsa. Add spoonfuls of guacamole across top of salsa then carefully spread to smooth.Place sour cream in small resealable bag; cut off corner. Pipe sour cream to create football shape on guacamole.Put pie plate in center of 15-by-18-inch tray. Arrange salad blend around pie plate. Top with cheddar cheese, tomatoes and olives. Serve with tortilla chips.Just Wing ItSkip the silverware at your next homegate and dive right in with a fan favorite that requires just your hands and a heap of napkins: wings.Whether you pick through your pieces or clean each wing to the bone, these Game Day Chicken Wings are perfect for eaters of all types. A simple flour-based coating keeps the recipe easy to make and baking in the oven means you can skip the messy fryer or firing up the grill. Cook until crispy then corral your party’s favorite dipping sauces from ranch and blue cheese to barbecue and more. Once your spread is served, it’s time to sit back and enjoy the game. Game Day Chicken WingsTotal time: 50 minutesServings: 41/2       cup butter, cubed1/3       cup flour2          teaspoons paprika1          teaspoon garlic powder1          teaspoon salt1          teaspoon black pepper10        chicken wingettes, thawed            dipping sauces (optional)            fresh parsley (optional)Preheat oven to 425 F.Line baking sheet with foil. Arrange butter cubes on foil.In medium bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.Coat both sides of wings in flour mixture then evenly space among butter cubes on baking sheet. Bake wings 30 minutes.Turn wings over and bake 15 minutes, or until crispy and fully cooked.Serve with dipping sauces and sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired. More

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      By Family Features | ContributorFrom kickoff to the final whistle, taking your game day party to the next level starts with serving an all-star lineup of menu items. From starting-caliber appetizers to MVP-level main courses and a supporting cast of side dishes, dips like salsa and hummus can play the role of superstar when it comes to serving up game day grub.One of the benefits of cheering on your favorite teams from the couch and bringing the tailgate to your literal home field is the availability of appliances you may not otherwise have access to at the stadium like the oven or air fryer. However, that doesn’t mean missing out on the action and being sidelined in the kitchen all game or that these recipes won’t travel to a tailgate.With a flavor-packed, vibrant recipe, the lineup of Fresh Cravings Salsa offers a homemade-tasting alternative to softer, duller blends of jarred salsa. Made with high-quality ingredients like vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp vegetables, zesty peppers and spices, the salsas make a perfect addition to these recipes from celebrity chef and entertainer George Duran, author of “Take This Dish and Twist It” and host of Food Network’s “Ham on the Street” and TLC’s “Ultimate Cake Off.”Kickoff your menu with an app like these Jalapeno Bacon and Salsa Biscuit Bites that meld together traditional tailgate tastes. Then put a Tex-Mex twist on a traditional favorite with this Enchilada Lasagna, perfect for feeding a crowd of hungry fans. To round out the playbook, this Layered Mediterranean Hummus Salad can make for an accompaniment to a variety of main courses. The cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes and other veggies are balanced by the savory taste of Fresh Cravings Hummus. Made with a short list of high-quality ingredients like chickpeas, tahini and Chilean extra-virgin olive oil, it has a smooth, creamy mouthfeel.Layered Mediterranean Hummus SaladRecipe courtesy of chef George Duran Servings: 4-62          containers (10 ounces each) Fresh Cravings Hummus, any flavor1          cup sliced cucumbers1/2       cup Kalamata olives, seeded and roughly chopped1/2       cup canned garbanzo beans, drained1/4       cup crumbled feta cheese3/4       cup cherry tomatoes, quartered1/4       red onion, finely chopped2          tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1/2       lemon, juice onlyextra-virgin olive oilzaatar, for sprinkling (optional)pita bread or tortilla chipsOn bottom of large, flat serving dish or platter, use spoon to evenly spread hummus. Layer cucumbers, olives, garbanzo beans, feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onion and parsley throughout hummus. Squeeze lemon juice over top. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Zaatar, if desired.  Serve immediately with pita bread or tortilla chips.Enchilada LasagnaRecipe courtesy of Chef George Duran Servings: 4-62          tablespoons olive oil1          large onion, chopped (1 cup)1          deli roasted chicken, skin and bones removed, shredded 2          tablespoons taco seasoning1          cup chicken stock or broth8          ounces cream cheese, at room temperature2          cups shredded Tex-Mex cheese blend16        ounces Fresh Cravings Chunky Salsa, plus additional for serving1          cup fresh cilantro, choppednonstick cooking spray6          flour tortillas (9 inches each)1          cup tortilla chips, crushed1          cup shredded cheddar cheesePreheat oven to 350 F.In large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add shredded chicken and stir in taco seasoning. Add chicken broth and bring to simmer, about 5 minutes. Add cream cheese, Tex-Mex cheese, salsa and cilantro. Stir until cream cheese is melted and simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Spray square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place two tortillas in bottom of pan, folding over or trimming sides of tortillas to fit. Spoon half chicken mixture over tortillas. Repeat then place remaining tortillas over top. Mix crushed tortilla chips with cheddar cheese and sprinkle over top. Bake 30 minutes, or until lasagna is bubbling and lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes then top with additional salsa before serving.Jalapeno Bacon and Salsa Biscuit BitesRecipe courtesy of chef George Duran Yield: 16 biscuit bites1          tube biscuit dough (8 biscuits total)7          ounces grated mozzarella cheese1/4       cup jarred jalapenos, chopped8          slices cooked bacon, chopped1          cup Fresh Cravings Restaurant Style Salsanonstick cooking sprayPreheat air fryer to 350-360 F.Divide each biscuit in half by pulling apart in centers. Use hands to flatten each biscuit into circles. Set aside. In bowl, mix mozzarella cheese with chopped jalapenos, bacon and salsa. Add heaping spoonful into each flattened biscuit and pinch each together tightly to form balls. Top each with small amount of salsa mixture. Spray nonstick cooking spray in air fryer and, working in batches, cook biscuit bites 6-9 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm. Note: If air fryer access is unavailable, biscuit bites can be baked 8-10 minutes at 400 F in oven, or until golden brown.Find more game-winning recipes made for homegating and tailgating at FreshCravings.com. More