An Original Menu for the Big Game

Football's biggest event is coming soon! This is the perfect opportunity to prepare original bites that will score big points with armchair athletes everywhere. Revisited chicken wings, crispy wraps, wonton cups, dips and vegetarian options: there's something for everyone. Get inspired by our ideas and make halftime a real feast worth celebrating!

Among the must-try savoury bites of this annual event, chicken wings take centre stage, available in classic flavours such as buffalo, BBQ or honey-garlic. For a menu that is out of the ordinary, here are some trendy combinations to try:

• Honey and Gochujang: A sweet and spicy combination with an umami twist.
  Key Ingredients: honey, gochujang, soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil.
• Maple and Chipotle: A sweet smoky duo where the sweetness of maple meets the smoky spiciness of chipotle.
  Key Ingredients: maple syrup, chipotle, garlic, smoked paprika, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar.
• Lemon and Pepper: A bright and refreshing flavour that combines the acidity of lemon and the crunch of black pepper.
  Key Ingredients: lemon juice, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, honey.
• Spicy Glazed Apricot: Sticky, slightly spicy, with a fruity touch.
  Key Ingredients: apricot jam or purée, honey, red chili, garlic, apple cider vinegar, ginger.
• Pickleback: A blend reminiscent of the famous sea bass duo (bourbon and dill pickle juice).
  Key Ingredients: pickle juice, bourbon, garlic, dill, mustard, black pepper, honey.

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Dirty Martini Dip

Chic and festive, this dip evokes the taste of a real martini. It's made with onion, cream cheese, sour cream (or yogurt), blue cheese, chili-stuffed olives and a hint of gin or vodka. Perfect for dipping crackers, slices of toast or raw vegetables.

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Chopped Salad as Dip

Bursting with texture, chopped salad has it all. This ultra-versatile base can easily be transformed into a dip—as long as you adapt it. The first thing to do is to choose ingredients that hold up well, such as crunchy vegetables (cucumber, pepper, carrot), cooked beans or chickpeas and firm cheeses.

It is important to finely chop the ingredients, because the smaller the pieces, the more the mixture adheres to the chips, crackers or vegetable sticks. Adding a binder such as yogurt, mayonnaise, hummus or cream cheese imparts a creamier, dippable texture.

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Crispy Air Fryer Wraps

Make great bites and customize at will: Pulled chicken, seasoned beef, scrambled eggs, crispy tofu, grilled vegetables, melty cheese... Simply roll the tortilla around the toppings and cook in the air fryer for a light crispiness (3 to 6 minutes at 355°-390°F/180°-200°C, depending on the size and desired crispiness).

● Cooking Tip

For a spotless platter, cook the wraps whole before cutting them. For maximum crispiness on all sides, cut them into bite-sized pieces before cooking, keeping the pieces closed with toothpicks.

● Sectional Bending Technique

The tortilla wrap hack consists of notching the tortilla from the edge to the centre, then filling it in four different sections, then folding it into a triangle. The result is a compact wrap ready to cook in the air fryer.

● Variety for Everyone

You can make different toppings in advance for a colourful and varied platter, accompanied by dipping sauces. And for those who don't have the time or the desire to cook, IGA Caterer offers a tray of bite-sized wraps, ready to serve.

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Jalapeño Wonton Cups

These bites made with pre-baked wonton batter in a muffin tin are always a hit. Versions topped with cream cheese, jalapeños, bacon and shredded cheese are especially popular during this big game. They can be made ahead of time and simply reheated before serving.

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Other Gourmet Accompaniments

• Hasselback potatoes: an original way to revisit the classic baked potato;
• Cauliflower “wings” with sesame: the vegetarian version of chicken wings;
• Pizza bites on pretzels: easy to prepare, with store-bought pretzels or homemade pretzel dough.