Super Bowl Sunday: 6 Easy, Must-Try Recipes

Chef Tye helps you kick your party off right.

Game Day Grub - Want to kick your Super Bowl party off right? Chef Tye a.k.a. The Original Hip Hop Chef ® shares his menu of crowd pleasers that are as easy to prepare as they are delicious. And we know he can throw down in the kitchen. Chef Tye has cooked for a veritable who's who of hip hop, including Russell Simmons, T.I., Kevin Liles and Young Jeezy. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with BET.com. (Photo: Courtesy of The Hip Hop Chef Tye)

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Game Day Grub - Want to kick your Super Bowl party off right? Chef Tye a.k.a. The Original Hip Hop Chef ® shares his menu of crowd pleasers that are as easy to prepare as they are delicious. And we know he can throw down in the kitchen. Chef Tye has cooked for a veritable who's who of hip hop, including Russell Simmons, T.I., Kevin Liles and Young Jeezy. Now, he’s sharing his expertise with BET.com. (Photo: Courtesy of The Hip Hop Chef Tye)

Classic Chili and Nachos - Can’t you just picture yourself digging into a bowl of this saucy and flavorful chili? Be liberal with the hot sauce for an even bigger kick. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 pound of ground turkey 1 cup of chopped onion 1 cup of chopped green bell pepper 1 28-ounce can of tomatoes 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce 1 package of McCormick Chili Seasoning Dash of Hot Pepper Sauce (optional) For serving: Tortilla Chips Shredded Cheese Sour Cream Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and green peppers to the pan. Sauté until they soften. Next, add the meat and brown it lightly. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, chili seasoning and hot pepper, if desired. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream...

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Classic Chili and Nachos - Can’t you just picture yourself digging into a bowl of this saucy and flavorful chili? Be liberal with the hot sauce for an even bigger kick. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil 1 pound of ground turkey 1 cup of chopped onion 1 cup of chopped green bell pepper 1 28-ounce can of tomatoes 1 8-ounce can of tomato sauce 1 package of McCormick Chili Seasoning Dash of Hot Pepper Sauce (optional) For serving: Tortilla Chips Shredded Cheese Sour Cream Directions: Heat the olive oil in a large sauce pan on medium heat. Add the chopped onions and green peppers to the pan. Sauté until they soften. Next, add the meat and brown it lightly. Stir in the undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, chili seasoning and hot pepper, if desired. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream...

Savory Baked Salmon Balls - Spiked with fresh dill and lemon, you’ll love the zesty kick of these baked salmon balls. Keep them bite-sized for easy snacking. Serve with honey mustard or tartar sauce. Ingredients: 1 can of salmon 1/4 cup of bread crumbs 1/4 cup of diced green onions 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon of dill weed 1/4 teaspoon of garlic 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning Directions: Drain the salmon and add it to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, dill weed, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder. Mix well and form 25 balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet or baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. (Photo: Courtesy of Chef Tye)

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Savory Baked Salmon Balls - Spiked with fresh dill and lemon, you’ll love the zesty kick of these baked salmon balls. Keep them bite-sized for easy snacking. Serve with honey mustard or tartar sauce. Ingredients: 1 can of salmon 1/4 cup of bread crumbs 1/4 cup of diced green onions 1 tablespoon of lemon juice 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise 1/2 teaspoon of dill weed 1/4 teaspoon of garlic 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning Directions: Drain the salmon and add it to a large bowl. Add the bread crumbs, onion, lemon juice, mayonnaise, dill weed, Old Bay seasoning and garlic powder. Mix well and form 25 balls. Place on a greased cookie sheet or baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. (Photo: Courtesy of Chef Tye)

Go-To Turkey Meatballs - These meatballs are perfect for party guests looking to avoid red meat. But these tender, juicy morsels don’t skimp on flavor. Serve with prepared barbeque or sweet and sour sauce for added zing. Ingredients: 1 pound of ground turkey 1 egg 1/2 cup of bread crumbs 1 garlic clove, finely diced 1/4 cup of onion, finely diced Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a sheet pan with oil and set it aside. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly with clean hands. Roll into about 20-25 meatballs and place on pan. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes or until cooked thoroughly and not pink in the middle. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

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Go-To Turkey Meatballs - These meatballs are perfect for party guests looking to avoid red meat. But these tender, juicy morsels don’t skimp on flavor. Serve with prepared barbeque or sweet and sour sauce for added zing. Ingredients: 1 pound of ground turkey 1 egg 1/2 cup of bread crumbs 1 garlic clove, finely diced 1/4 cup of onion, finely diced Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a sheet pan with oil and set it aside. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly with clean hands. Roll into about 20-25 meatballs and place on pan. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes or until cooked thoroughly and not pink in the middle. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

Game Day Buffalo Wings - We suspect you’ll make this recipe for classic buffalo wings your new party staple. These wings can be fried or baked (try both for variety). Serve these spicy, juicy bites with prepared blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks. Ingredients: 3 pounds of chicken wings (separated at joints, tips removed, rinsed and cleaned) Low-sodium seasoning 3 tablespoons of Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce 2 tablespoons of butter Directions: Wash and pat dry wings with a dampened towel. Season wings with the low sodium seasoning salt. Deep fat fry at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until crispy. For oven baked, place wings on single layer sheet pan at 275 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Once done, toss the wings in a bowl with hot sauce and butter. Serve with celery sticks. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

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Game Day Buffalo Wings - We suspect you’ll make this recipe for classic buffalo wings your new party staple. These wings can be fried or baked (try both for variety). Serve these spicy, juicy bites with prepared blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks. Ingredients: 3 pounds of chicken wings (separated at joints, tips removed, rinsed and cleaned) Low-sodium seasoning 3 tablespoons of Texas Pete’s Hot Sauce 2 tablespoons of butter Directions: Wash and pat dry wings with a dampened towel. Season wings with the low sodium seasoning salt. Deep fat fry at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until crispy. For oven baked, place wings on single layer sheet pan at 275 degrees for 35 minutes or until done. Once done, toss the wings in a bowl with hot sauce and butter. Serve with celery sticks. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

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Easy and Elegant Fruit Kabobs - Who has time to slave away baking when there’s a football game to watch? We love this recipe for fruit skewers, a great figure-friendly option for your party table. Paired with low-fat yogurt for dipping, these refreshing skewers score big. Ingredients: 1 medium cantaloupe (cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 box of strawberries (washed, with the tops cut off) 1 box of seedless grapes 1 pineapple (shaved, cleaned and cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 box of cocktail toothpicks 2 cups of low-fat yogurt of your choice Directions: Thread the cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, and pineapples onto the cocktail toothpicks. Put the yogurt into small, individual bowls. To serve, dip the kabobs into the yogurt. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

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Easy and Elegant Fruit Kabobs - Who has time to slave away baking when there’s a football game to watch? We love this recipe for fruit skewers, a great figure-friendly option for your party table. Paired with low-fat yogurt for dipping, these refreshing skewers score big. Ingredients: 1 medium cantaloupe (cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 box of strawberries (washed, with the tops cut off) 1 box of seedless grapes 1 pineapple (shaved, cleaned and cut into 1-inch cubes) 1 box of cocktail toothpicks 2 cups of low-fat yogurt of your choice Directions: Thread the cantaloupe, strawberries, grapes, and pineapples onto the cocktail toothpicks. Put the yogurt into small, individual bowls. To serve, dip the kabobs into the yogurt. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

Super Bowl Pasta Salad - This side dish is both colorful and delicious, and the perfect way to round out your game day table. Ingredients: 1 box tri-color pasta 1 medium chopped tomato 1/2 cup of Italian dressing 1/2 cup of mayonnaise Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh chopped parsley Directions: In a medium to large-sized pan, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes or until all done. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Pour pasta into large bowl and add tomatoes. Whisk together mayonnaise and salad dressing and pour mixture over the pasta. Toss pasta well, sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Chill until ready to serve. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)

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Super Bowl Pasta Salad - This side dish is both colorful and delicious, and the perfect way to round out your game day table. Ingredients: 1 box tri-color pasta 1 medium chopped tomato 1/2 cup of Italian dressing 1/2 cup of mayonnaise Salt and pepper, to taste Fresh chopped parsley Directions: In a medium to large-sized pan, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook for 7-10 minutes or until all done. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Pour pasta into large bowl and add tomatoes. Whisk together mayonnaise and salad dressing and pour mixture over the pasta. Toss pasta well, sprinkle chopped parsley on top. Chill until ready to serve. (Photo: Courtesy Chef Tye)