FindEatDrink: Game Time Bites

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Edition: 13 October, 2010

James Beard Award-winning chef Traci Des Jardins doesn't often get associated with pigs-in-blankets, but with the opening of her newest venture Public House, that's all changing. Public House is Des Jardins' first sports bar. Using local food from California artisans, Traci serves everything from Buffalo Wings to Jalapeno Poppers.

With the football season heating up and the baseball season culminating, we asked the well-regarded San Francisco chef to share tips for serving her ballpark bites. Whether you're tailgating or throwing a party at home, score some points with a few of Traci's quick-snack recipes.

RECIPES

Jalapeno Poppers

"They're roasted jalapenos, stuffed with cheese. They are really good, people go crazy over them." (See Recipe)

Pigs-In-Blankets

"Use good quality hot dogs. I like 4505 Meats." (See Recipe)

Cole Slaw

"Makes a great side dish." (See Recipe)

TRACI'S TIPS

French Onion Dip

"I love to make my own French Onion Dip. Use French Onion Soup mix, make your own caramelized onions, use sour cream, and a little bit of sherry. Totally delicious."

Guacamole

"For guacamole, I keep it really simple. My guacamole has avocado, lime juice, finely diced white onion, chopped cilantro, a serrano chili for some spice, salt, and that's it."

Margaritas

"Use a really good quality pure agave tequila, my favorite is 7 Leguas. It's really clean and crisp. I really like silver tequilas. Add agave syrup and lime juice."

Learn More...

Find out where Traci Des Jardins likes to eat in San Francisco, New York, and Mexico City.

More Recipes...

Beyond poppers and pigs. Traci also gave us recipes for Warm Artichoke and Bread Salad with Marinated Crescenza and Seared Sea Scallops with Truffle Mashed Potatoes.