On February 5th, the nation will turn its giant collective head from the trainwreck that is our current political situation to the biggest sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl. And dear God, we need this, just a few hours of day drinking with our friends while shoving our faces with hot wings, and feeling the shared catharsis of watching large, grown men tackle each other to the ground. And whether you watch for the actual event, the elaborate commercials, the halftime show, or (like the author) simply for the glorious excuse to day drink without judgment, one thing we all have in common on Super Bowl Sunday is our excitement to indulge in foods that are objectively bad for us.
What do we want? Meats smothered in sauce with a plethera of fattening appetizers! When do we want it? ALL THE TIME (but we’ll settle for next Sunday when we’re legally and morally allowed, nay OBLIGATED to loosen our belts a few notches and partake in some good ol’ American indulgence).
So with the Superbowl just around the corner, we have to get serious about planning our perfect Superbowl parties. And while much of the action around the country will involve folks happily chugging bad beers and eating stale chips, your party doesn’t have to conform to those low expectations. Yours can be an elevated event with the help of Executive Chef Jon Feshan of the media darling (and PepsiCo owned) Kola House, NYC.
Chef Feshan has supplied us with three amazing-looking, yet relatively easy to make recipes to take your party to the next level. These restaurant quality dishes are sure to impress your guests. And that random guy your cousin brought with him that you caught digging through your wife’s underwear drawer. And anyone else who has wandered into your house drunkenly looking for a bathroom and then ended up peeing in your sink and vomiting on your dog.
All of them will be highly impressed by your mastery of the culinary sciences.
SMOKED CHILI AND AVOCADO DIP
Ingredients:
- 1 pc. Fresh garlic, grated
- 1 tbs. Salt
- 2 tbs. Lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Lime juice
- 1 pc. Chipotle in adobo, chopped fine
- 5 tbs. Cilantro, fresh chopped
- 5 ea. Avocado, meat only
- 1 tbs. Scallion, white part, rings
Method:
- Place all in a bowl and mash to a chunky dip. Adjust the seasoning. Serve with pita or tortilla chips.
SPICY SAUSAGE CHILAQUILES
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
- 2 tbs. Chorizo, casing removed , diced
- ½ cup Onion,diced
- 2 tbs. Fresh garlic, diced
- 1 tsp. Ground cumin
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- 1 tbs. Olive oil
- ¼ cup Dry white wine
- 2 tbs. Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbs. Kosher salt
- 8 cups Crispy blue/yellow corn tortilla
- Garnish:
- 1 cup Queso fresco
- 1 cup Cilantro leaves
- 1 cup Cherry tomato, cut half
- 2 ea. Avocado, peeled, cut in wedges
- 1 tbs. Serrano pepper, sliced thin
- Lime wedges
Method:
- Place the chorizo in a pan with olive oil and cook until crispy.
- Add the garlic and onion, sauté to golden color.
- Add the sausage to the mix, season with salt and then spices.
- Deglaze with the white wine and cook until almost dry.
- Season with chopped cilantro and adjust the salt to your tasting.
- Place the tortilla chips in a serving platter and cover with the sausage mix. Garnish with tomato, avocado, cheese (Queso fresco), cilantro leaves and serrano peppers. Serve with lime wedges.
KOLA HOUSE BURGER BAR
Ingredients:
- 6 ea. Burger patties
- 6 ea. Burger bun, brioche or potato
Kola House Spice Rub*:
- 50 gram Salt
- 10 gram Smoked paprika
- 10 gram New mexican chili
- 5 gram Ground cumin
- 5 gram Cayenne pepper
- 5 gram Ground fennel
- 5 gram Kola nut powder
- 10 gram White sugar
*Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Garnish:
- 1 cup Mayo
- 2 tbs. Jalapeño, sliced, pickled in champagne vinegar
- 12 slices Smoked bacon, cooked, crispy
- 2 ea. Large tomato, sliced
- 6 ea. Kosher dill pickle cucumber
- 3 cup Baby arugula
- 2 cup fresh mozzarella, sliced
- 2 cup White cheddar, grated
- 2 cup Ketchup
- 16 cup Potato chips, vinegar flavor
Method:
- If using a grill, get the grill hot enough to cook the burgers.
- Season the patties with the Kola House Spice Rub on both sides.
- Toast the buns on the grill and serve with the burgers.
- Build your own burger.
- Place garnishes in individual plates and place on the table and let your guests choose their own toppings.
A few more Kola House dishes we’re craving now:
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