Super Bowl 2014: 61 recipes to score big on Sunday

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Timeless bar food done right. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Beer-battered shrimp with classic tartar sauce

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Bright, tangy and oh-so-creamy, this dip is great for chips, wings and more! (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Philly cheesesteak lettuce cups comes in at just under 200 calories per serving. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: crispy apple wings with fresh horseradish and curly parsley.

(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Sweet with just a hint of spice, you can make these treats ahead of time. Recipe: Champagne nuts

(Bret Hartman / For The Times)

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Delicious with creamy ranch dipping sauce. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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What if Disney Hall held a Super Bowl? (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Super wings

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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Go ahead and make an extra batch of these grape leaves -- they go quickly. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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When you’re looking for the perfect crunch. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)

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Wrap these shrimp in lean turkey bacon for a guilt-free snack sure to please every guest.

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Iron skillet corn bread

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach features whiskey-marinated chicken wings with blue cheese dressing. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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Go ahead -- try and eat just one. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Black bean hummus

(Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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Sweet with just a hint of tang, these wings go perfect with a bowl of peanut sauce. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Aren’t crab cakes great for any gathering? (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

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Tender and buttery, try to eat just one. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Three-bean and hominy chili

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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Marinated in coconut milk and herbs, these skewers pack a lot of flavor.
Recipe: Coconut chicken skewers
(Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)

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Tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside, and light on calories. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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An authentic beach chili from Shutters.

(Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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Tender little cheese balls come together in minutes. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Griddled cheese goodness. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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Tender baby back ribs are rubbed with a lightly sweet/lightly spicy dry rub and then smoked with hickory. (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

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These Korean-style short ribs are a perfect appetizer when you’re entertaining with little time to spare. Simply marinate the ribs the night before, then just before serving, char the beef quickly, slice and serve with a Thai dipping sauce. You’ll have happy guests in almost no time. (Glenn Koenig / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Ginger soy chicken wings

(Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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The chili that made Mendocino’s Cafe Beaujolais famous. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Brown sugar and bourbon baby back ribs Read the recipe. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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Packed with flavor, this corn bread is made with cheese and chopped chiles, and then finished with a drizzle of honey. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)

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The shrimp will be spicier if the shells are removed before cooking. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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A lighter version of the old standby. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Louisiana barbecue shrimp

(Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Cheddar and sage are a match made in heaven in this corn bread. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Spiced roasted almonds

(Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Recipe: Bowl of red

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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Go wild on game day and make macho nachos. (Matthew Mead / Associated Press)

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Bright and sweet with just enough spice, this recipe scales up easily to serve more people. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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Feeling extravagant and fancy? Thomas Keller’s deviled eggs are served with California white sturgeon caviar. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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Bump up your corn bread with a little spice. Recipe: Brothers’ jalapeno corn bread

(Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)

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Party like you’re at the Hollywood Bowl with these shrimp and avocado quesadillas. (Kirk McKoy / Los Angeles Times)

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Looking for something different? Try this blue corn bread. (Mel Melcon / Los Angeles Times)

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A North African-inspired chili for an All-American day.

(Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

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Even better than a potato chip, and so easy to make.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

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A hearty meat-free option. (Bob Carey / Los Angeles Times)

By Noelle Carter

Jan. 30, 2014 11:28 AM PT

Beer-battered shrimp, linebacker ribs, macho nachos, chili recipes galore ... and more. Score big with your guests on game day with these recipe favorites.

We’ve compiled 61 winning recipes for your Super Bowl-viewing pleasure, including simple snacks, hearty mains, sides and more. Keep the fans sated with monster turkey wings, dig into creamy black bean hummus, and everyone wins when you’re serving smashed fries with creamy ranch dip. These are just a few of the many ideas we have for you!

RECIPES: 61 WINNING SUPER BOWL RECIPES!

If you’re planning a party, we’re here to help. Ask us your questions below, on Google +, Facebook or Twitter using the hasthtag #AskLATimes. Make sure to post your question before 12:45 p.m. PST today (Thursday) and we’ll answer as many questions as we can in a video on Daily Dish this afternoon.

Jenn Harris, Betty Hallock and I will also show you how to put together an entire stadium of snacks, and we’ll mix up the perfect game-day cocktail.

Getting ready for the big game? Follow us on Twitter: @Jenn_Harris_ @NoelleCarter @BettyHallock

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