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Whose snack bowl is super? - Food Battle MMXII
Posted by HealthCheck on 2012-02-3 11:21
As the tables fill with all things chili and cheese-flavoured, and houses get packed with all those rooting for Tom Brady due to his inherent coolness and smouldering good looks and those hoping for a Eli Manning’s repeat victory, Super Bowl parties are an occasion when friends with opposing jerseys become enemies, and strangers with like-minded support become friends.
The only thing that all participants have in common is the food fatigue resulting from an overdose of football and heavy foods. The friendly banter between our two registered dietitians, Samara and Ariadne, debating who has the better Super Bowl spread has soon turned to foodie battle when they decided to pit their two Super Bowl menus against one another. Who will score the winning touchdown when it comes to snacks? Who will have to throw in her apron in defeat? Who will extend the possession of their ladle? Our judges will decide. Let the battle begin.
Team Samara has had a good season with great passes, touchdowns and a nutritional blitz or two.
"Ok. I’ve got my game face on for this Super Bowl challenge. By the first down football fans everywhere will be screaming for more of my delicious treats. Having a husband who played professional football (CFL) I know all about Super Bowl parties and how to design a menu that is in line with standard Super Bowl fare, delicious and healthy all at the same time. I'm certain the judges will give me the winning score along with an endzone dance once they review my recipes. Touchdown!" - Samara
She is bringing the following foods to the referees:
- Layered Mexican Dip
- Oven baked Zucchini fingers with marinara
- Sweet potato chilli
- Tangy corn, chicken and red pepper pizza
Team Ariadne is a newcomer to the Health Check team, but holds her own on the field of nutrition, defiantly challenging unhealthy foods wherever she goes.
"I have put together a Super Bowl menu that will satisfy any football fans. After living in Texas for several years, football has been a big part of our lives and to me a football game is not a football game without chicken wings and chips and salsa. Over the years I have adapted these to make them healthier. This menu is filled with flavours, colours, and simply good tasting foods... a meal that will make you feel good about cheering your team to the big win!" - Ariadne
She is bringing the following foods to the referees:
- Spicy mango salsa
- Roasted red pepper hummus with veggies
- Best Chicken fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce
- Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Pizza
The crowd fell silent as our referees deliberated, giving each meal a score from 1-5:
| Judge |
Samara’s Layered Mexican dip |
Ariadne’s Spicy mango salsa |
|
Carol Dombrow |
5 - “It serves a crowd. It has interesting ingredients; could serve with veggies or baked tortillas. I would make this!” |
3 |
|
Joanna Weinfeld |
4 |
5 – “Both are terrific options but I am partial to mangoes!” |
|
Kim Kesseler |
4 |
5 – “Seems like a tasty light and easy peasy snack!” |
|
Judge |
Samara’s baked zucchini with marinara sauce |
Ariadne’s roasted red pepper hummus with veggies |
|
Carol Dombrow |
4 – “Samara’s baked zucchini with marinara sauce for a change of pace. Great way to eat your veggies.” |
4 |
|
Joanna Weinfeld |
5- “Both are great for Super Bowl but I think the baked zucchini sticks are original and sound delicious!” |
4 |
|
Kim Kesseler |
4 – “I LOVE zucchini sticks and this is a great way to make a healthy version and get some veggies in your day.” |
3
|
|
Judge |
Samara’s tangy chicken red pepper pizza |
Sweet and Spicy Shrimp Pizza |
|
Carol Dombrow |
4 |
5 – “Both pizzas sound delicious but I have to vote for the Pear, spicy shrimp and arugula pizza. Again this comes down to personal taste since both look great.” |
|
Joanna Weinfeld |
4 – “The Tangy Chicken is more Super Bowl style.” |
4 – “Both are great nutritious pizzas -I like the pear on the pizza, because it is very original.” |
|
Kim Kesseler |
5 – “Sounds like it would be very flavourful and easy enough to make.” |
4 – “Very close but I personally don’t eat shrimp so wouldn’t make this at home.” |
|
Judge |
Samara’s Sweet potato chilli |
Ariadne’s baked chicken fingers |
|
Carol Dombrow |
5 - “Again both sound great but I would vote for the sweet potato chili. It is very economical and unexpected to serve at a party. Great to serve a vegetarian item for a change.” |
4 |
|
Joanna Weinfeld |
4 |
5 – “The chilli sounds delicious but I think the chicken fingers are more suitable for the Super Bowl.”
|
|
Kim Kesseler |
4- “Sounds tasty but I would prefer serving finger snacks.” |
5- “Very easy and nice finger snack to serve for Super Bowl party.” |
It was a close game, but in this battle of the super snack bowls, Samara won by 5 points.
Total:
Samara:56
Ariadne: 51
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