Super Bowl

(Spicy Baked Chicken Wings)

The best flavors of Buffalo wings are in these spicy sandwiches.

Serve this appealing hors d'oeurve with cut-up fresh vegetables and breadsticks.

When my mother prepared this gloriously cheesy, spicy dip, the smells from the kitchen would waft throughout the house and drive us all crazy with anticipation. It's a perfect appetizer for guests, so if Mom was making it, that usually meant company for dinner, football Sundays, or a full-blown party (which wouldn't be complete without someone desperately licking the bowl clean).

There's nothing like grilling some meat on the barbecue pit to make a weekend complete. Go ahead and serve this with potato salad. Oh, and remember, when slicing flank steak or London broil, you always want to cut across the grain. I made this for a kicked-up tailgating show on Emeril Live, and it definitely was one of the hits of the party out in the parking lot!

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 3 hr

There are two brisket cuts available in most supermarkets, and the labeling can often be confusing. If you prefer a more marbled piece of beef, look for the thicker end, known as the point half, which may be labeled the front, thick, second, or nose cut. The thinner, leaner end of the brisket is the flat half, sometimes called the first or thin cut. Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 4 1/2 hr

Kraft introduced Velveeta in 1928, and its special cooking properties quickly caught on: When melted, it was as smooth as velvet (hence the name), and it would never curdle when heated. While many Americans today prefer regional or handmade cheeses, a lot of them still secretly indulge in a little Velveeta. After all, Grandma’s macaroni and cheese would never be the same without it. Velveeta makes this dip unbelievably creamy, too; scoop it up with tortilla chips, or try it in tacos.

Whether you're watching the Super Bowl or just having friends over for a party, these potatoes are a great hors d'oeuvre. Feel free to double the recipe if you're expecting a big crowd.

A sure-fire way to get the kids to eat their vegetables—and chips, of course.

"Last summer we spent a long weekend in Traverse City, Michigan, at the cherry festival," write Jane and Joseph Runza of Kalamazoo, Michigan. "While exploring the surrounding area, we discovered Café Bliss in nearby Suttons Bay. The restaurant’s artichoke dip would make a great appetizer to serve at a party." The classic artichoke dip is loaded with sour cream and mayonnaise, but this contemporary recipe uses smaller quantities (and lighter versions) of those ingredients.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

(Chicken Wing Braised with Soy Sauce, Cinnamon, and Star Anise)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.