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14 Recipes That Are Perfect for Your Super Bowl Party

During my first marriage, my husband�s mother, Mrs. Van Halen, made amazing Indonesian meals. The one that stands out most�or rather, the one that�s lingered on my taste buds for more than three decades�is her Gado-Gado, a vegetable dish she served with a peanut sauce that literally stopped time.

Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce

I suggest using the puff pastry to bring this sweet, crunchy treat to your mouth one bite at a time. Simply decadent, this dish is perfect either before a special meal or for dessert. There�s one last step: Prepare for compliments.

Baked Brie with Almonds and Mango

S'mores Popcorn

The sauce is sweet with a hint of Cherry Coke, and once it connects with the jalape�o, it sits on the tongue with an exciting contrast of hot and sweet and savory. It goes well with a cold cocktail or even a light beer. These will disappear quickly.

Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Shrimp with Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce

Taste-wise, this is an irresistible collaboration of sweet, spicy, and savory. It�s one of my favorite appetizers to make for a cocktail party. They always go fast. These bacon bites also packaged well, so I�ve made them in advance and given them to people as yummy gifts.

Brown Sugar Sriracha Bacon Bites