Super Bowl

The recipe calls for purchased roasted chicken, which eliminates a step.

Beer makes for a particularly crisp batter here, and the capers add piquancy. The broccoli and carrots work well in this recipe, but cooks might use other favorite vegetables too, adjusting the deep-frying time as necessary.

(Spicy Baked Chicken Wings)

The best flavors of Buffalo wings are in these spicy sandwiches.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Use a cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet to make this recipe. Serve the bubbling cheese right from the pan, and partner the whole meal with icy Margaritas.

Serve this appealing hors d'oeurve with cut-up fresh vegetables and breadsticks.

These chicken wings need to marinate for at least 8 hours — we recommend putting them in the refrigerator before you go to bed so they'll be ready for roasting the next day. The deep, almost beeflike flavor of these wings comes from the red wine in the marinade; both the wings and the mayonnaise get a boost from the Spanish smoked paprika.

"Caribbean food has become a real favorite of mine," writes Cindy M. Wright of Tarzana, California. "I just love the flavors of this spicy cuisine. One of the best places in my area is Cha Cha Cha in Encino. I've enjoyed everything I've had there, but I especially like the shrimp and rice dish called camarones negros."

Active time: 25 min Start to finish: 3 hr

A favorite steak-dinner starter served at Cattlemen's Steakhouse in the historic Stockyards City area of Oklahoma City.

This stuffed potato is practically a meal in itself; just add a salad, and you're all set.

A sure-fire way to get the kids to eat their vegetables—and chips, of course.

"Last summer we spent a long weekend in Traverse City, Michigan, at the cherry festival," write Jane and Joseph Runza of Kalamazoo, Michigan. "While exploring the surrounding area, we discovered Café Bliss in nearby Suttons Bay. The restaurant’s artichoke dip would make a great appetizer to serve at a party." The classic artichoke dip is loaded with sour cream and mayonnaise, but this contemporary recipe uses smaller quantities (and lighter versions) of those ingredients.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Tangy beer makes a good match with sweet, briny mussels. Here the brew is seasoned with a spice mixture akin to that used in a Louisiana-style crab boil. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Make the salad in a clear glass bowl to show off the colors. Pass some purchased red wine vinaigrette or buttermilk dressing alongside.