January 15, 2010 5:47 PM

Secrets to a Tasty Tailgating Party

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(CBS)  Are you ready to go tailgating?

In "The Early Show" "Countdown to the Super Bowl" series, three expert chefs shared recipes to help you be fully prepared for those hungry fans.

"Early Show" Recipes Galore

Wing expert Kevin Roberts, executive chef and owner of San Diego's East Village Tavern, chili queen Elizabeth Karmel, executive chef of New York's Hill Country and pitmaster Ed Mitchell, of Raleigh's The Pit, prepared their best to fill up your guests on gameday.

You can see Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday February 7, on CBS.




RECIPES:

Kevin Robert's Smokey West Coast Wings

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 pounds Wings (flats and drumettes only)
1 stick butter, melted
1 bottle Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1 can Chipotle Peppers with Adobo Sauce Grilled - until crispy

METHOD:
In a large pot with boiling water boil the chicken wings for 10 minutes. Remove the wings from the water and pat dry. Place on a hot grill and cook until crispy and cooked all the through.

Combine the melted butter, cayenne pepper sauce, and chipotle peppers with adobo sauce. Add the wings and coat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

FAR EAST WINGS
INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 pounds (flats and drumettes only)
1 bottle Sweet Chili Sauce
1/4 cup Honey
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Juice of 1/2 Lemon

METHOD:
In a large pot with boiling water boil the chicken wings for 10 minutes. Remove the wings from the water and pat dry. Place on a hot grill and cook until crispy and cooked all the through.

In a large bowl combine the sweet chili sauce, honey, soy sauce and lemon juice. Mix well and add the chicken wings and coat thoroughly. Serve immediately.

THE ORIGINAL BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

INGREDIENTS:
2 1/2 pounds Chicken Wing Pieces
1/2 cup Cayenne Pepper Sauce
1/3 cup melted Butter

METHOD:
Deep-fry* wings in hot oil (400°F) for 12 minutes until fully cooked and crispy; drain.

Combine Cayenne Pepper Sauce and butter. Dip wings in sauce to coat.

Serve wings with celery and blue cheese dressing if desired.

*For equally crispy wings, bake 1 hour at 425°F, or grill 30 minutes over medium heat.

Ed Mitchell's Super Bowl Sunday Ribs

Ingredients:
Spareribs
Your favorite seasoning or rub
Eastern North Carolina-style, vinegar-based sauce Your favorite tangy barbecue sauce

Prepping: With a good knife and cutting board, remove "skirt" on the bone side of the ribs. Turn ribs over and remove about 2 to 2 1/2 inches along top of rack. Clean both ends of rack if they are ragged. With a small paring knife, lift up membrane on bone side, grab with a kitchen towel and remove from rack. Remove large fat deposits on "meat" side and lightly make several "knife scores" along the rack, parallel with the rib bones.

Next, cut the rack into five bone portions. Four bone or six bone portions are fine, but five are ideal. Once all the ribs are portioned, sprinkle the rub on both sides of rib. Place in covered container if not grilling immediately.

Cooking: Once you have the grill pit hot with charcoal, arrange seasoned ribs, meat side down, on the grill. Allow this side to cook uninterrupted for about 15 minutes. Using tongs, carefully and quickly turn ribs over (bone side down). Baste with Eastern North Carolina-style vinegar sauce. Allow to cook for another 15 minutes or so. With a clean kitchen towel, blot off any blood on the meat side of the ribs. Repeat, turning over ribs at 10 to 15 minute intervals for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until just fully cooked. After each turn, baste with vinegar sauce A properly cooked spare rib will have a nice seasoned browned color.

After removing the ribs from the grill, baste the ribs with vinegar sauce again. This step helps keep the ribs moist and gives the ribs additional flavor. Cover pan with aluminum foil and put in a low-temperature warmer (150F˚) until they will be served. Lightly brush ribs with barbecue sauce before to serving.

Elizabeth Karmel's Bowl of Red

INGREDIENTS:
2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
Olive oil
1 pound ground sirloin
1 pound ground chuck
1 12-ounce bottle of Lone Star or other beer
2 10-ounce cans Rotel tomatoes with Chiles
6 ounces tomato paste
2 tablespoons freshly ground cumin
1 tablespoon freshly ground oregano leaves
1 tablespoon dehydrated garlic
2 teaspoons kosher salt or more to taste
1 tablespoon Ancho Chile powder
2 teaspoons New Mexican Chili Powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cold Kreuz Market Jalapeno Cheddar link, chopped (optional)
Cornbread or Tortilla chips as an accompaniment

METHOD:
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, onions in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add beef and continue cooking until onions are translucent. Add beer, Rotel tomatoes and tomato paste and stir. Stir and simmer for a few minutes, then add spices. Stir thoroughly.

Cover pot and cook on a low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally to break up the pieces of tomato and make sure all the spices are well incorporated. Add sausage if using and heat for 5-10 minutes more or until sausage is warmed through.

If chili is too thick, additional water or beer may be added, but add slowly and cautiously.

Serve with a slice of cornbread or tortilla chips and extra hot sauce for the heat freaks on the side.

Serves 4-6

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by 7gkid January 20, 2010 9:12 AM EST
Alright, if Ed Mitchell doesn't want to share his bean recipe, fine!! Next time, don't tell us certain recipes will be here if the chef doesn't want to share.
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by DJPool53 January 18, 2010 7:24 AM EST
If the bean recipe is not going to be shown please advise us!!! Thanks
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by tisafd January 16, 2010 3:33 PM EST
Please e-mail or add the baked bean recipe!
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by offigoaway January 16, 2010 11:16 AM EST
Would like to get the Ed Mitchell bean recipe. His recipe for the ribs finally came thru as well as the other wing recipes. Plan to do the West Coast Smokey and far east wings tomorrow for the games. But plan to do the ribs and beans for the super bowl; if I can't get the bean recipe will do my own as they are very good.
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by suncatcherg3 January 16, 2010 11:14 AM EST
Would like rib and bean recipe. Thanks
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by DJPool53 January 16, 2010 8:15 AM EST
I have waited to see the bean recipe, but haven't seen it yet. Is it going to be shown? Would really love to have it too! Thanks
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by tarheelcpa January 16, 2010 8:03 AM EST
could you please email me big ed's rib & bean recipe? thanks
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by SurfinToMiami January 15, 2010 8:58 PM EST
Go Blue/Gold Grilled "Charger" Chicken Nachos
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: 1-30 min

Create Charger worthy treats for your tailgate party.
Ingredients
# Chicken
# 1 to 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
# 1 bottle Italian salad dressing
# 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
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# Nacho Cheese Sauce
# 1/2 cup Corona Beer
# 1 tsp ground cumin
# 1/2 tsp chili powder
# 1 tsp garlic, chopped
# 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
# 1 tomato, chopped
# 1 green onion, chopped
# 16 oz. Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
# 1/2 can sliced jalapeno peppers
# 1 to 2 bags blue & gold organic naturally gluten free Whale Tails Tortilla chips
( They are a local San Diego Company and the inspiration comes from our Offical California State Marine Mammal our Gray Whale)
Cooking Directions

Chicken:

On Sunday night before you tailgate, place individual pieces of chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound. Placed pounded chicken, salad dressing and Parmesan cheese in a plastic bag and allow meat to marinade overnight in the refrigerator. The next day, simply place bag in cooler before departing for game.

Nachos:

Once your grill is sufficiently hot, remove chicken from bag and grill approximately 4 minutes per side, preferably away from open flame, as the oil in the salad dressing will cause flare-ups.

While the chicken grills, combine beer, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper and garlic in a medium saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Add tomato and green onion; stir until heated through. Add Velveeta cheese; stir until cheese thoroughly melts, about 3 minutes.

Once chicken is completely cooked, remove from grill and allow meat to "rest" several minutes prior to cutting. Slice chicken into bite-size pieces.

Place Whale Tails tortilla chips on a large serving tray (preferably blue and gold! Go Chargers). Liberally top with the chopped chicken. Carefully pour desired amount of nacho cheese over top and garnish with sliced jalapeno peppers.
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by cleefry January 15, 2010 6:04 PM EST
I would like Ed Mitchell's bean recipe please! You posted the ribs, but not his beans. Please post it.
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by cleefry January 15, 2010 5:46 PM EST
The Ed Mitchell rib recipe has posted...where is his bean recipe? I really want that...they mentioned they were sweet. Darn! Please post it!
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by tarheelcpa January 16, 2010 9:16 AM EST
where it is posted?
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