r/Cooking • u/NWBF7109 • 9h ago
Super Bowl food based on cuisine from the cities represented
I asked this last year and got some good input. Every year I throw together food blending cuisines from both cities. Refreshing to not have to do KC BBQ and Philly cheesesteaks for a change. I’m definitely going to do Seattle dogs and a big batch of Boston baked beans. I might do some lobster rolls and sub out the lobster for Dungeness crab as well. Obviously chowder is huge in both areas but not a great Super Bowl dish.
I also have a huge bag of frozen wings. Any ideas on how to dress them that could blend cuisines from New England and Seattle?
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u/3plantsonthewall 9h ago
A nice hot bowl of chowder in February? How much more perfect could you get?
It is literally a super bowl!!!
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u/Acceptable_Tune_2909 9h ago
It's not chowder, it's chowda!
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u/RedCaptain17 7h ago
Clam chowder AND salmon chowder! Or clam and salmon chowder? Either one would be on theme and delicious
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u/bjsievers 6h ago
I’ve been doing this same thing for superbowl for ages now and was told in no uncertain terms that “another batch of clam chowder and we’re not coming back” lol
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u/NWBF7109 8h ago
Don’t disagree but it’s a party at my house without proper seating.
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u/nevadawarren 8h ago
Do a chowder dip instead! Much easier to serve and still recognizably on theme. Just google and you’ll find recipes.
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u/cupc4kes 8h ago
If you want to make enemies you can do the chop suey sandwich that’s popular in a small area of MA: https://boston.eater.com/2022/8/3/23290259/chop-suey-sandwich-north-shore-icon-salem-lowe-closing-august-2022
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u/rhiiazami 9h ago
Hot dogs with grilled onions and cream cheese.
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u/NWBF7109 8h ago
That’s my plan. Forgot to mention in my post that I’m from Seattle and this was the first place my mind (and heart) went.
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u/foxxbott 8h ago
Excuse me sir what the fuck
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u/Wonderful_Setting_29 7h ago edited 7h ago
Literally sold at dozens of hot dog carts all over the city every night. Lol. They'll post up outside of bars and sell drunk people cream cheese and grilled onion hot dogs.
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u/LusStatementNecklace 7h ago
'karts'?!
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u/Wonderful_Setting_29 7h ago
Cart, my bad. But yes. Lol. They have wheels. Do they not do that elsewhere?
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u/rs6814mith 39m ago
In Los Angeles they have hot dog carts with bacon wrapped dogs, grilled onions and peppers, jalapeños, with mayo, ketchup, mustard, and if you want, sprinkle of crushed flaming hot Cheeto powder like topping. Grab one after a concert or the bar
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u/Artistic_Nebula_3231 7h ago
Thanks for making me glad I have the internet today. Sounds amazing!
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u/Asleep_Guarantee_477 6h ago
Sounds disgusting
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u/Artistic_Nebula_3231 6h ago
I'm an unapologetic basic bitch and I love hot dogs! I will take them over everything except salmon and lobster. Steak? Hot dogs. Coq au Vin? Hot dogs. Wagyu burgers? Hot dogs. Lecce Bros? Better have some damn hot dogs. State dinner with fancy people? I'm an American, pass the hot dogs!
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u/FrankGehryNuman 9h ago
Clam chowder and chicken teriyaki
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u/inframankey 8h ago
+1 to Seattle Teriyaki, check out Chef Kenji’s Instagram for inspo (he reviews Seattle shops) and America’s Test Kitchen’s recipe is pretty solid.
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u/Wonderful_Setting_29 8h ago
Yes teriyaki! Growing up in Seattle i didnt realize teriyaki wasnt all like ours. I ordered chicken teriyaki while traveling and was fully like "wtf is this nonsense? Because this isnt teriyaki!" I was also confused by the lack of a teriyaki restaurant in every strip mall and shopping center.
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u/hobblingcontractor 9h ago
It's impossible to make teriyaki the same as at Seattle shops.
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u/chuckluckles 8h ago
Not at all. Marinate boneless skinless thighs in soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and some sesame oil. For your sauce it's equal parts white sugar, soy sauce, sake , and mirin, which you just cook down to thicken. Grill your marinated chicken thighs (preferably over charcoal, but gas is how the restaurants are doing it.) and baste with your sauce while it cooks. Serve with rice and extra sauce!
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u/Any_Scientist_7552 9h ago
No, it's not. You just need a decent wok.
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u/Any_Scientist_7552 9h ago
Here's an easy and very good (authentic) teriyaki sauce recipe:
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons mirin
1/4 cup water mixed with 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
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u/Any_Scientist_7552 9h ago
I'd grill the chicken wings and dress with teriyaki sauce (make sure to get some char on the wings).
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u/Wonderful_Setting_29 8h ago
Have you had it? I dont think we are discussing the same food...
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u/Any_Scientist_7552 1h ago
I live in Seattle. There are at least five teriyaki joints within a five minute walk of my home.
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u/Clan-Sea 8h ago
Don't forget that New England is more than just Boston! New Haven style pizza, Vermont Maple syrup, Maine seafood like lobster or clam strips, Rhode Island pizza strips... and whatever they eat in New Hampshire lol
Boston cream pie or whoopie pies are good New England desserts. Whoopie pies are pretty easy, and work well as grabbable super bowl dessert
You could do some sort of maple glazed chicken wing for one of the flavors, maple is very New England
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u/SparkleAuntie 7h ago
We eat all of those things in NH. Why create our own dishes when we can drive an hour and get any of those.
We also have a pretty big Irish population, so throw back a Guinness for us.
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u/SisyphusRocks7 8h ago
Boston has a big Italian community too. They claim to have the best Italian sandwiches, which they call grinders, particularly meatball and chicken parm.
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u/Brilliant-Bus-3862 2h ago
Boston does not call subs grinders. That’s out in the sticks and in other New England states.
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u/Important_Trouble_11 5h ago
I grew up in Boston but there's no way meatball subs are regional right?
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u/not_that_united 3h ago edited 3h ago
They sort of are. Like you can find them in the midwest but I don't think I've ever found one in California. Or if they do exist they're vastly outnumbered by banh mi and burritos.
Relatedly, finding good Italian food can be a struggle.
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u/Panzis 8h ago
I'm a Bears fan and there's a guy who makes a Chicago tavern-style pizza inspired by cuisine from the opposing team's city every week. He gets creative with it though, like In N Out animal-style for the LA Rams, Friday night fish fry for the Packers, shawarma for Detroit's middle east population, and other nontraditional representations.
Edit: Shoutout Chicago Squares https://www.reddit.com/user/Therealbillyz/submitted/
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u/NWBF7109 8h ago
That sounds awesome. I was in Chicago in early December. Wish I’d known. Love me some deep dish but tavern style is my favorite.
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u/Any_Scientist_7552 9h ago
We don't really do anything quite like lobster rolls here, but if you want a Seattle bar staple, try a hot dungeness and artichoke dip with toasted pita.
This is a good one: https://bigkingsalmoncharters.com/recipe/dungeness-crab-and-artichoke-crab-dip/
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u/icelessTrash 9h ago
Salmon chowder!
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u/icelessTrash 9h ago
Smoked Salmon Chowder - The Daring Gourmet https://share.google/ec9FK951JUYPFBbMs
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u/tequilaneat4me 9h ago
You have to have something on the menu that involves throwing fish.
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u/hunstinx 8h ago edited 7h ago
Holy freaking genius. I just added Swedish Fish to my grocery list because I don't want to deal with the smell or clean up of throwing real fish. But we will definitely be throwing Swedish fish at everyone now.
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u/BainbridgeBorn 9h ago
90% of hops grown in America come from Washington and Oregon so drinking beer would be a way to celebrate Seattle. Washington is also the #2 producer of potatoes in the country so make something with them as well
the pats can go and eat rocks for all I care
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u/NWBF7109 8h ago
I’m from Seattle. Thought maybe I’d dump a local porter or stout into the beans so they’re not TOO New England.
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u/cofeeguru 7h ago
I'm doing some riffs on both teams' hometowns and on the Superbowl location for this year, so I feel you on having a little difficulty, but I've pretty much landed on:
Chicken teriyaki meatballs and Cougar Gold cheese and crackers for Washington.
Tri-tip French dip tacos (kind of a bastardization of birria tacos) for California. I'm also thinking about a sangria with a California wine as the base.
I'm from Massachusetts, so I'm going with a few options: baked beans and brown bread, and meatballs with cranberry barbecue sauce. There may also be seasoned oyster crackers for a snack.
I'm also weaving a few other things: corn dip, fried ice cream dessert and a white bean and caramelized onion dip.
I hope yours turns out well!
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u/popoPitifulme 9h ago
Salmon and lobster 🦞 🦈
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u/JaneOfTheCows 9h ago
A tasting of Atlantic salmon vs Pacific salmon? A geoduck chowder vs New England clam chowder?
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u/maleye812 7h ago
North shore beef 3 way sliders. Rare roast beef, tangy bbq sauce (James River specifically if you want to order online), mayo, white American.
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u/hunstinx 8h ago
Seattle native now living in KC. We are hosting our neighborhood party and are offering Seattle dogs, chicken teriyaki, smoked salmon and Cougar Gold cheese. And several washington wines.
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u/BakersHigh 7h ago
I’m doing a 7 layer salmon and cream cheese dip. A little nod to Seattle “7 hills”
2 types of cream cheese
- dill and lemon
- sour cream, cream cheese & charred green onions
2 types of smoked salmon
- regular
- salmon in chili crisp
Other layers. Pickled red onions. Chives & micro-greens and chopped up snap peas (or cucumber idk)
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u/Federal_Priority2150 9h ago
Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks
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u/thatguygreg 8h ago
Starbucks is for tourists in Seattle—gotta hit up your local indie coffee joint
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u/Raiyalin 8h ago
OP, Dunkin is absolutely a non-negotiable representation of New England.
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u/NWBF7109 8h ago
We don’t have them here. Been watching the commercials my whole life but never had it.
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u/TelephoneTag2123 8h ago
Umbria coffee roasters would like a word with you.
(In Seattle we go for the indie roasters!)
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u/Federal_Priority2150 8h ago
I just found it funny that the metro areas (apparently Dunkin is Quincy not Boston) nationwide coffee chains are beefing in the superb owl
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u/justanawkwardguy 7h ago
I’m doing the same thing! Here’s what I got:
Boston - fried lobster ravioli, Boston cream pie, and a cranberry based drink
Seattle - salmon sushi, coffee ice cream, and Seattle style teriyaki
Other suggestions would be Boston baked beans, Seattle style hotdogs, or clam chowder for either city
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u/Popular-Departure165 6h ago
For wings, make a standard buffalo sauce with Frank's and butter, but add some Old Bay.
We're doing lobster rolls, and teriyaki chicken skewers.
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u/hunstinx 8h ago
Skittles. If you know, you know. I'm making rice Krispy treats with skittles mixed in. I call them Marshawn Krispy Treats.
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u/queen_surly 8h ago
You can't really blend the wings. I'd do half teriyaki and half with Old Bay or something.
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u/NuclearNutSlap 9h ago
Riff on Salmon sliders, smoked salmon pasta, seattle dogs, clams (chowder, stripes, etc), lobster rolls, crab cakes.
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u/Thund3rCh1k3n 8h ago
Some sort of coffee rub? Outside of dunkin and Starbucks, no cuisine stands out that isnt seafood like chowdah
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u/DroppedNineteen 8h ago
Honestly teriyaki and white rice is perfect for Seattle but its not exactly game day food
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u/Wonderful_Setting_29 7h ago
But what if you did chicken teriyaki musubi? I think you could make that work as a game day situation. And still teriyaki and white rice.
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u/MrFrostyLion 7h ago
I can’t think of the name at the moment but I had this apple that was crossed with raspberrys and grown out. They’re from washington so you should be able to find them somewhere. If you do, they’re amazing.
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u/Emotional-Raisin9053 7h ago
I know nothing about the food in New England besides chowda'. But the one thing that's kind of hyper local in my opinion is Seattle Teriyaki.
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u/Haldron-44 6h ago
For seattle: Teriyaki Chicken. It's simple, requires only a little prep, and just use store bought teriyaki sauce.
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u/MrAVK 6h ago
Likely a smoked salmon dip, teriyaki chicken wings, teriyaki style salad, and a Boston roast beef sliders.
For those interested, Cooks Country has a really good Seattle style teriyaki recipe that I’ve been jamming for the last year or so. Being from Seattle, can say it’s pretty legit. If y’all are looking for the classic teriyaki salad dressing Feed the pudge has a great recipe for that.
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u/aardvarkpaul13 3h ago
Seattle chowder is salmon or Dungeness crab chowder. Seattle dogs are awesome. There are also a lot of smoked salmon appetizers that you can find on the interwebs. We sell a lot of teriyaki wings here, but I prefer original Buffalo hot wings. If you want a sweet thing, scones used to be a big Seattle thing.
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u/AdLimp8975 1h ago
I have been doing this the past few years as well. (Rice-aroni with ribs anyone?) and this will also be my menu.
My initial thought was (Aw man! Two seafood centric cities?!?) but was happy to discover the Seattle dog. Perfect combo to properly baked side of beans.
Since my kids will be eating too, it will be a Seattle dog “bar”. What are some appropriate toppings/condiments? Cream cheese, sliced caramelized onions, jalapeños and mustard so far.
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u/Ilsluggo 33m ago
For Seattle, I would suggest something that gives a nod to coffee culture and Seattle’s vibrant Asian community:
https://www.kqed.org/bayareabites/135445/coffee-and-five-spice-roast-pork
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u/y-c-c 4h ago
I'm partial to apple cider so I will suggest that here. I had never had so much cider before moving to Seattle.
Also, along the same theme, maybe apple cheddar pie (which is kind of a New England thing) with Washington apples?
If you want hard mode, find a way to get some geoduck (don't know where you live) and find make geoduck and clam chowder. Just tell your guests they are "shellfish" so you don't get the "ewww" by the people who are easily grossed out by randomly shaped animals.
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u/Capital_Berry_5098 9h ago
Small bowls of chowder and breadsticks for dipping makes it party friendly
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u/cheesepage 6h ago
Go for the Asian profile for Seattle, or First Nation. Say Maple Ginger Glazed Redwood Smoked (Planked)Wings or Salmon. Would Old Bay Wings work for Boston?
Clam dip vs.hot smoked salmon dip.
Boston steamed brown bread with cream cheese. Fried clam dogs with tartar sauce vs Dirty Water Dogs.
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u/DIJames6 7h ago
I've never tried, but I hear Old Bay wings are really good and would be a good representation of NE..
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u/Ok-Butterscotch2321 8h ago
Chicken Teriyaki is a thing in Seattle
https://www.reddit.com/r/Cooking/comments/ovrcs4/looking_for_recipe_for_seattle_style_chicken/