46 The Courier sun • the big game • JANUARY 22, 2015 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com the big game Game-worthy party fare When the big game rolls around, you want to make sure you have everything ready to go so you can focus on the action. Prepping in advance for watch parties and tailgating means you don’t have to worry about last-minute details. And while standard watch party fare may be enticing, game day snacking guilt can set in once the day is over. Avoid snacking guilt by serving up flavorful, better-for-you dishes that will still please the party palates of your fellow fans. Try this flavorful, better-for-you dish at your game day watch party; whether your team wins or loses, you’re sure to get an M.V.P. mention. For more game day recipes, visit www. Facebook.com/Sabra. Mediterranean Nachos Makes: 4 servings Time: 25 minutes 4 cups pita chips 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Garlic Hummus 2 tablespoons Sabra Roasted Red Pepper Hummus 8 to 10 grape tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise 1/4 cup chopped zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch chunks 2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives 2 tablespoons chopped pepperoncini 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 375°F. Place pita chips in a 9- to 10-inch skillet or other oven-proof pan or baking dish. Top with small spoonfuls of hummus. Sprinkle tomatoes, zucchini, olive and pepperoncini over the chips. Top with shredded mozzarella. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese has melted and edges are beginning to brown. Serve warm. Courtesy Family Features Tailgating gone gourmet To up your gourmet game, fire up the grill and fix this quick and easy chipotle marinated Grilled Skirt Steak. A Roasted Corn Salad embodies the fresh and zesty flavors of the season to keep you at the edge of your seat. Add lime juice to a mixture of corn, tomato, red onion, basil and avocado. Then shake in as much Tabasco brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce as your taste buds desire for a smoky finish. To find these and more recipes that will take your tailgate to the next level, visit www. TABASCO.com. Grilled Skirt Steak with Roasted Corn Salad Makes 4 servings Skirt Steak: 1/3 cup Tabasco® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 large garlic clove, crushed 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, cut into 4-inch pieces Corn Salad: 4 ears corn on the cob, shucked 2 large tomatoes, chopped 1 small red onion, diced 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and diced 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon Tabasco® brand Chipotle Pepper Sauce 1/4 teaspoon salt Prepare skirt steak: In large bowl, combine chipotle pepper sauce, cumin and garlic; add skirt steaks. Toss to mix well; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight. Prepare corn salad: Preheat grill to medium. Grill corn about 5 to 10 minutes, turning frequently, until tender-crisp. When cool enough to handle, cut corn from cob. In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, basil, lime juice, olive oil, chipotle pepper sauce and salt; toss to mix well. Preheat grill to high. Grill skirt steak about 5 minutes, or until of desired doneness, turning once. To serve, plate steak with corn salad. Courtesy Family Features Where to watch the Big Game in Queens BY ROS BELSKY editorial@queenscourier.com/@QueensCourier With New Year’s Eve a distant memory, it’s time for Americans to consider their Super Bowl Sunday plans. With which best friends, in what atmosphere, and with what booze and grub specials are you planning to maximize the winner-take-all extravaganza? Feb. 1 is creeping up on us all, so here are a few locales in Queens we deem nothing short of awesomely appropriate for the game. Break Bar and Billiards 32-04b Broadway, Astoria • 718-777-5400 • break-ny.com This self-proclaimed “adult playground” includes foosball and the truly novel vintage arcade. A rotating selection of 18 beers on tap, along with signature comfort food and 10 HD television displays comprise the other attractions. The ambiance is defined by the 7,000-square-foot space’s classic exposed brick. Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden 29-19 24th Ave., Astoria • 718-274-4925 • bohemianhall.com One of the only beer gardens to survive prohibition, the Bohemian Hall’s Brouczech beer on tap and classic beef goulash would have already made the cult establishment a prime Super Bowl destination. However, $10 Stellas, Hoegaardens and Abita Ambers, $5 Bushmill shots, and appetizer specials for the big game day make it irresistible. As always, no cover charge at this joint. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Bourbon Street 40-12 Bell Blvd., Bayside • 718-224-2200 • bourbonstreetny.com Laissez les bon temps roulez! That’s “Cajun cuisine at its best,” the tried-and-true philosophy of this Bell Boulevard institution. Seafood lovers rejoice: there are hot and cold buffets, including the signature bayou mussels and blackened crab cakes. Those who love unlimited drinks should rejoice even harder with the Super Bowl promotion of all-you-can-drink beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda. Kickoff on the big screens is at 6:25 p.m., and raffles and free giveaways abound. $45 reservation and deposit required. C.J. Sullivan’s 213-10 41st Ave., Bayside • 718-224-0060 This burger joint’s customary bargain drink specials are the stars of the show on this Sunday, but they are accompanied by a free hot and cold buffet, including chicken francese and sausage and peppers. The five big TVs make the large dining area seem intimate. Play 77-17 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst • 718-476-2828 • play-ny.com Billiards, bowling, ping pong, air hockey and a mechanical bull will help the pre-game hours fly by. For the main course, 30 large screens, including six mega screens and one at the end of each lane, will be firmly set on NBC for the showdown. A 72-foot illuminated stainless steel bar is worth noting as well, with imported beers on tap. The Garden at Studio Square NYC 35-33 36th St., Astoria • 718-383-1001 • studiosquarebeergarden.com This may be the closest you’ll feel to actually being at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Feb. 1. The mega sports party haven offers more than 30 screens throughout its 30,000-squarefoot complex, which also includes two indoor areas and a cobblestone courtyard. Enjoy open beer from their advanced tap system, wine, sangria and unlimited wings from 4 p.m. until halftime. Tickets are $30-40 depending on how early you reserve them. 21 and over.
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