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A grownup twist on a childhood favorite

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(Family Features) When you’re looking for recipe inspiration, don’t be afraid to take things back to your childhood with a little home cooking. Even better, now you can enjoy those kid favorites as the main course (with an adult touch, to boot) in this Baked Broccoli Mac.

It’s a warm, cozy solution that pairs with bread and a salad for dinner or can be halved and served as a side.

Visit Culinary.net for more ways to turn childhood classics into family dinners.

Baked Broccoli Mac

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

  • 1 box (1 pound) pasta noodles, such as cellentani, elbow or penne
  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
  • 2 cups mozzarella
  • 1/2 block pasteurized cheese product, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste

Topping:

  • 2 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  1. In large pot, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain well then add broccoli, chicken broth, cream, mozzarella, pasteurized cheese product, garlic powder and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well.
  2. To make topping: In bowl, mix breadcrumbs, butter and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Pour macaroni mixture into large baking dish then sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture. Bake 30 minutes.


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Kick off a winning game day with guac

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Touchdown-worthy apps to amp up the crowd

(Family Features) The best watch parties have two things in common: good food and good company to root for your team with. Kick off your football feast with appetizers made with a game day favorite: avocados.

With nearly 2.5 billion pounds of avocados imported from Mexico annually, based on Hass Avocado Board Volume Data, the Big Game is the No. 1 occasion where avocados and guacamole are served and prepared. In fact, approximately 250 million pounds of avocados are imported in the weeks leading up to the Big Game, according to “Produce Blue Book” – that’s enough avocados to go down and back the length of a standard professional football field more than 400,000 times.

Just as the first quarter sets the tone for the game, apps are your first opportunity to build excitement and get your guests cheering. Because it’s not game day without guac, start the party by mashing up a bowl of Championship Guac – a real craving crusher made with creamy, delicious Avocados From Mexico and crispy bacon – to sack hunger.

Take your viewing party to a whole new flavor level with Gronkamole. This all-star dip features shredded chicken, blue cheese, Buffalo sauce and the same flare that football great and Avocados From Mexico partner Rob Gronkowski played the game with, so you know it’s ready to tackle every chip, cracker and veggie thrown its way.

These innovative spins on game day guacamole score big when made with fresh avocados, a nutrient-dense fruit everybody can cheer for. They taste good, are good for you and bring the good times on game day.

Find more touchdown-worthy eats, from dips and appetizers to main courses and desserts that are always good at BigGameGuac.com.

Championship Guac

Servings: 10

  • 5 Avocados From Mexico, peeled and pitted
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 1/2 cup white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 pound bacon, fried
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
  • crackers, for serving (optional)
  1. To prepare avocado: In a bowl, use fork to mash the avocados and lemon juice until creamy. Then add the onion, tomatoes and cilantro.
  2. To prepare bacon: Cut the bacon into squares then place it in a hot skillet over medium heat and cook 15 minutes, or until golden. Transfer to a plate to drain excess fat and let cool.
  3. To prepare guacamole: Add the bacon, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste, to the guacamole; mix well.
  4. To serve, put guacamole in bowl and serve with tortilla chips or crackers, if desired.

Gronkamole

Avocados From Mexico partner Rob Gronkowski’s favorite guacamole recipe
Servings: 4

  • 2 Avocados From Mexico
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3/4 cup chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons Buffalo sauce
  • salt, to taste
  • corn chips, for serving (optional)
  • carrot sticks, for serving (optional)
  1. In a small bowl, mash avocados and stir in lemon juice.
  2. Add chicken, blue cheese and Buffalo sauce to guacamole mixture. Add salt, to taste.
  3. Serve with corn chips or carrot sticks, if desired.


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Try some new recipes for Super Bowl party foods

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In today’s On The Table get some new recipe ideas as you plan your Super Bowl party for this Sunday. It is one of the biggest days of the year to enjoy snack foods like wings, dip and sliders. See page 11A in your Thursday Bowie News also see other Super Bowl game day food and drink ideas on the edibles page.

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Create a unique cocktail for your Superbowl party

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Super Bowl LVIII will take place on Feb. 9, 2025 in New Orleans, giving sports fans, who also double as game day hosts and hostesses, plenty of time to plan their festivities.
Wings, nachos, sliders, and sandwiches are standard fare for game day entertaining, but savvy hosts also must give thought to the beverages they will serve. An assortment of spirited and non-alcoholic drinks are the norm, and many who entertain may think beer is all that’s needed for game day fun. However, some may want to elevate their Super Bowl hosting with specially curated cocktails. Here’s how to get started.
Team theme
A fun way to serve cocktails is to tie the theme into the teams who are facing off. Research the most popular cocktail for the team’s home state or city. For example, if the Cowboys are playing, you can serve Hit the Road Jack, which was named the official cocktail of Dallas several years back. Otherwise, search drinks that coordinate with the team itself. Offer trendy options
Trends emerge in the world of cocktails, and if you lean into those trends, you are bound to have grateful guests. According to EHL Insights, which provides hospitality and business news, savory and spicy cocktails are becoming increasingly popular as people desire more complex and interesting flavors in their drinks. A Pineapple Jalapeno Margarita can pair nicely with bite-sized tacos, or serve a Cucumber Wasabi Martinialongside California rolls and fried wontons. The Negroni remains a trendy cocktail and features sweet, bitter and botanical flavors that can work well with Italian cuisine.
Game day punch
If you dont want to worry about having enough supplies on hand for a bevy of different cocktails, have a big-batch punch at the ready for guests. There are many variations, but this recipe for Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch can appeal to the masses. It evokes those fall flavors that signal football season, and it works well with many comfort foods. Try it, courtesy of Southern Living Test Kitchen.

Whiskey-Apple Cider Punch
Serves 10

1 cup frozen cranberries, thawed
1Ú4 cup packed light brown sugar
1Ú2 cup water, divided
3 cups bourbon
11Ú2 cups fresh lemon juice (from 14 lemons)
3Ú4 cup honey
1 24.5-ounce bottle sparkling apple cider, chilled
1 Granny Smith apple, thinly sliced (optional)

Combine thawed frozen cranberries, light brown sugar, and 1Ú4 cup water in a food processor; process until cranberries are roughly chopped and sugar has almost dissolved, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl. Add bourbon, fresh lemon juice, honey, and remaining 1Ú4 cup water; stir until well combined and sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a 3- to 4-quart pitcher, discarding solids.
Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. Just before serving, gently stir in sparkling apple cider. Pour into glasses and, if desired, garnish with Granny Smith apple slices.

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