As a football fan I love hosting Superbowl parties. Instead of ordering in, we always cook.   It may seem strange to pair wine with football food, but that’s what I do.  Here are some of my favorite football recipes and wine pairings.

Football Chili:

Heather Lubay's Football Chili

This wonderful recipe was contributed to EatingVine by Heather Lubay.  It takes a little bit of time, 4 hours to prepare, it has nice heat, but not too spicy.  When looking for wines that will compliment a spicy chili, look for wines that have a touch of sweetness.  Don't be afraid to pair white wines with red meat, the higher acidity actually helps balance the spiciness.  You might sacrifice a bit of the fruit on the white, but spicy flavors will do that to wine. EatingVine paired the following wines all under $15:

EatingVine's pairings for Football Chili (click image to enlarge)

 

 

Turkey and Feta Burgers:

This recipe is a real crowd pleaser.  Be prepared to make extra as guests will want seconds and thirds.

 

Turkey and Feta Burger

EatingVine's pairings for a Turkey and Feta Burger under $15 (click on image to enlarge)

 

Fried Green Beans:

This is a great recipe if you have a vegetarian in the group.  These are easy to make and really yummy.  Also try my Mustard Dipping Sauce with this recipe.

Fried Green Beans with Mustard Dipping Sauce

EatingVine's pairings for Fried Green Beans (click image to enlarge)

I hope you enjoy these recipes and wine pairings.  Enjoy the game!

 

Nilani Trent is the Founder of EatingVine.