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The Perfect Tailgating Recipe

With football season gearing up, and Brett Favre fans unsure of what to do with themselves, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect tailgating party. Although it is best to do something low key, it is always a good idea to have some delicious food lined up. And the star of tailgating parties? Chips and Guacamole! We’ve developed the perfect guacamole recipe that you can customize with peaches, nectarines and corn during the summer, or persimmon during the fall and early winter.

CHUNKY GUACAMOLE

Guacamole:
2 ripe avocados, pits removed, flesh scooped out with a large spoon, put face down on a plate to prevent browning until ready to use
1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped1 large clove garlic, minced
1 chipotle in adobo, seeded and minced + 1 teaspoon of the adobo sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1-2 bags of high-quality corn chips

Guacamole: Mash avocado with a fork until coarsely mashed.  Add red onions, garlic, chipotle, adobo, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, and salt.  Mix.

Serve: Mound the guacamole in the middle of a serving platter.  Then nestle the chips in a sunflower pattern around the dip.  Garnish with a sprig of cilantro.

Makes enough to serve 8

Contributed by Leigh Hermansen

Parties That Cook Recipe Testing for Cooking Classes and Corporate Cooking Events

Once a season, the Parties That Cook crew does their version of a pirate attack and takes over the Sur La Table kitchen. Armed with large knives and lots of spice-filled Tupperware, our team spends 6 hours mincing, frying, baking, and tasting their way through over 20 fall and holiday season recipes. Perfection doesn’t grow on trees (unless it’s a PTC tree), so our motley crew of talented chefs makes sure each gourmet item is described and portioned to custom-fit our parties and themes. We set out the finished dishes for the customers of Sur La Table to stop by and enjoy. We had overwhelmingly positive feedback! The crowd favorite was a Mexican Chocolate Soufflé with Cinnamon Whipped Cream, a close second being the Porcini Mushroom Bisque and the Oven Roasted Broccolini with Pine Nuts, Currants and Bread Crumbs.

Peanut and Coconut Wontons with Sweet and Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce
Peanut and Coconut Wontons with Sweet and Spicy Soy Dipping Sauce

Miniature Sophisto Joes with White Cheddar Cheese
Miniature Sophisto Joes with White Cheddar Cheese

Polenta with Fontina and Herbs
Polenta with Fontina and Herbs

Fettucine with Arugula-Walnut Pesto
Fettucine with Arugula-Walnut Pesto

Mini Apple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cakes
Mini Apple Upside Down Cornmeal Cakes

Garlic and Gruyere Mashed Potatoes
Garlic and Gruyere Mashed Potatoes

Spinach and Gruyere Cheese Souffle
Spinach and Gruyere Cheese Souffle

Pancetta-Cured Skirt Steak with Chanterelles and Shallots
Pancetta-Cured Flank Steak with Chanterelles and Shallots

Curry Dusted Salmon Skewers with Yogurt Dipping Sauce
Curry Dusted Salmon Skewers with Yogurt Dipping Sauce

Crepes filled with Hazelnut-Chocolate Gianduja
Crepes filled with Hazelnut-Chocolate Gianduja

Coffee Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Red Chile Sauce
Coffee Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Red Chile Sauce

Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Banana, Lime, Cilantro Relish
Coconut Tempura Shrimp with Banana, Lime, Cilantro Relish

Mexican Chocolate Souffle with Soft Cinnamon Whipped Cream
Mexican Chocolate Souffles with Soft Cinnamon Whipped Cream

Chocolate Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars
Chocolate Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars

Buttermilk Brined Chicken Breasts with a Mustard Cream Pan Sauce
Buttermilk-Brined Chicken Breasts with a Mustard Cream Pan Sauce

Oven Roasted Broccolini with Pine Nuts, Currants, and Bread Crumbs
Oven Roasted Broccolini with Pine Nuts, Currants, and Bread Crumbs

Bacon Wrapped Persimmon with Blue Cheese and Balsamic-Honey Glaze
Bacon Wrapped Persimmon with Blue Cheese and Balsamic Honey Glaze

Lucky for me, I got to try each and every one and I solemnly swear that this is no ordinary gourmet extravaganza you will embark on as you try these recipes. It is amazing what a pinch of salt, shot of brandy, or touch of Parties That Cook magic will do to your food! Book your party today so you can get your hands on these delicious recipes!

Contributed by Leigh Hermansen