Valhalla Cookbook Author Offers Spicy Super Bowl Ideas

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Want to spice up your Super Bowl party? Rinku Bhattacharya, a Valhalla-based cookbook author who emphasizes seasonal Indian cooking in her books and Spice Chronicles blog has the following suggestions:

Cookbook author and blogger Rinku Bhattacharya.
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Asian- inspired wings with hoisin and scallions.
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"Spices & Seasons" is Rinku Bhattacharya's latest book.
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Jeanne Muchnick

01/29/2015 7:00 a.m.

Mix up flavors. For starters, instead of regular guac and chips, try guacamole with toasted garlic and cumin (recipe here) or a homemade recipe for hummus; this one (recipe here) has options for roasted red bell pepper and cilantro.
Make munchies. Think outside the box with cocktail samosas and fritters (recipe here) or pakoras; this recipe ups the ante in terms of nutrition with kale and red onion (recipe here).
Wing-it! Football and wings are a natural, of course; the addition of spices can make them more memorable (maybe even than the game for those who are more foodies than fans?). This one (recipe here) calls for citrus and pineapple wings. If you like your chicken sweet and sticky, try this Asian- inspired version with hoisin and scallions (recipe here).
Brew up a pot. Let your slow cooker do the work for you with this recipe for Channa Masala chili; go here for details.

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