Ep 20. Rach's Chicken Tinga Nachos For The Super Bowl + NFL Stars Compete In Cook-Off
- January 31, 2020
In this episode of Rachael Ray, it's all about getting ready for the Super Bowl with some delicious game day snacks. Rachael starts off by demonstrating how to make her famous Chicken Tinga Nachos, which are sure to please any crowd. She starts by sautéing up some onion and garlic, then adds in chipotles in adobo sauce, diced fire-roasted tomatoes, and shredded rotisserie chicken. After everything is heated through, she piles it all onto a bed of tortilla chips and tops it off with shredded cheese, some sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of sour cream. Yum!
But the Super Bowl isn't just about food – it's also about football! That's why Rachael has invited two NFL stars, Randall Cobb and Kurt Warner, to compete in a cook-off. Each of them will have to create a delicious dish using a mystery ingredient, which turns out to be potatoes. Randall decides to go with a classic breakfast dish and makes some crispy potato hash topped with sunny side up eggs, while Kurt opts for a hearty potato soup with bacon and cheddar cheese. Both dishes turn out great, but only one can be crowned the winner.
Rachael also welcomes two audience members to the show for a segment called "What Am I Touching?" They are blindfolded and given a mystery food item to touch and smell, and have to guess what it is. The items range from a whole pineapple to a jar of peanut butter, and the contestants are pretty good at guessing most of them correctly.
Next up, Rachael shows us how to make a simple and delicious snack that's perfect for feeding a crowd during the big game. She starts by making a herb-infused olive oil, then pours it over some freshly popped popcorn and tosses it all together with some grated Parmesan cheese. It's easy, tasty, and sure to be a hit with your Super Bowl party guests.
Finally, in honor of National Snack Food Month, Rachael unveils her all-time favorite snack food – and it might surprise you. It turns out that her favorite snack is a classic bag of Fritos corn chips! She loves the crunch and the saltiness, and even demonstrates how to use them in a recipe for Fritos pie – essentially a cheesy chili casserole topped with crushed up Fritos. It's not exactly gourmet cuisine, but sometimes you just can't beat a good old-fashioned snack like Fritos.
Overall, this episode of Rachael Ray is all about celebrating the Super Bowl and enjoying some delicious game day snacks. From Chicken Tinga Nachos to potato cook-offs to blindfolded food guessing games, there's something for everyone in this fun and entertaining episode.
